Member Benefits

We have a wide and diverse range of benefits for our members.

Workers Compensation Assistance

Members' issues are dealt with by the District Office who offer assistance and, when necessary, arrange expert advice, including use of the Union’s solicitors.

Industrial Deafness claims

Claims lodged and followed up on mineworker's behalf.

Long Service Leave

Representation in matters relating to long service leave on your behalf by the District Office

Achievement Packs for children of members

Children of Members who reach a representative level in sports or some other special achievement are eligible to apply.

Mortality Fund

Should you be killed on your work site or travelling to or from work, you may be entitled to a benefit which is paid in accordance with the Fund’s guidelines to the beneficiary as nominated on your

National Assistance Fund

Lodge Members are part of this Fund which pays financial benefits to Members in accordance with the Fund’s guidelines in the areas of Qualifying Protected Industrial Action Assistance, Disputed Com

Funeral Benefits

The Funeral Fund is a unique benefit available to the Northern Mining & NSW Energy District’s Members.

Industrial Legal Services

Your best protection at the workplace comes from belonging to the Union. It is against the law for your employer to prevent you from joining the union.

Mineworkers Trust

Mineworkers Trust provides funding for hospitals, schools, sporting groups, emergency services and many other community projects.

Mine Super

Mine Super was established from a merger between the Coalsuper Retirement Income Fund (COALSUPER) and the Queensland Coal and Oil Shale Mining Industry Superannuation Fund (QCOS).