Governance statement
The AMWU is a member based organisation and we work hard to make sure that your funds are managed carefully and effectively in your interest.
In addition to matters noted in our annual return, financial statements and rules, the AMWU has a number of policies, procedures and structures to ensure that your membership dues are accounted for in an open and transparent manner. These policies include:
- Procurement
- Gift & Hospitality
- Conflict of Interest
- Cabcharge
- Credit Card
- Petty Cash
If you have any queries regarding governance at the AMWU, please email amwu@amwu.asn.au or call your local branch.
Union Financial Accounts 2017
The AMWU is proud to be an open and transparent union. In accordance with our rules, we publicly issue a statement of our financial accounts each year. This statement is for the year ending 30 September 2017, and has been independently audited.
You can read / download our full financial reports here:
National Political Fund Report
New South Wales Financial Report
South Australia Financial Report
Western Australia Financial Report
Union Elections
The AMWU is required to have elections conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Union’s Rules and the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. Following is a table with the current elections and appropriate documentation.
If you require further information, please email national.secretary@amwu.asn.au
| Election No. | Positions | AMWU Correspondence | ROC Decision | Election Notice | Declaration | Post Election Report |
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2017/220
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Casual Vacancies | Attachment | Attachment | Attachment | ||
| E2017/59 | Retired Members Division | Attachment | Attachment | Attachment | Attachment | Attachment |
| E2017/221 | State Councillor – NSW Vehicle Division | Attachment | Attachment | Attachment | Attachment | |
| E2017/245 |
Casual Vacancy – NSW Vehicle Division - National Divisional Conference Delegate |
Attachment |
Attachment |
Attachment | ||
| 2017/231 | State Councillor – Victorian Vehicle Division | Attachment | Attachment | Nomination Form | Attachment | Attachment |
| E2018/11 | SA – Food & Confectionery Division – Delegate to State Council | Attachment | Attachment | Attchment | Attachment | |
| E2018/12 | NSW – Manufacturing – Delegate to State Council | Attachment | Attachment | |||
| E2018/13 | SA – Vehicle Division – Delegates to State Council (2) | Attachment | Attachment | Attachment | Attachment | |
| E2018/62 | Regional President – NSW Food & Confectionery Division | Attachment | Attachment |
Rules
The AMWU and its members are governed by Rules registered with the Fair Work Commission, which are available here: PDF Version
The most recent alterations correct the inconsistency in numbering in Rule 1C and include a change to our Eligibility Rule to cover aspects of the car rental industry.
The Special National Conference held in March 2018 endorsed the following of Rule change applications:
NSW Regional Secretary – Vehicle Division
To convert the position the an honorary position.
National Divisional Assistant Secretary – Vehicle Division
To abolish the position.
Transitional Provisions
To continue the transitional provisions in the Rules until 30 June, 2019
New Union Project
Substantial Rule changes in relation to the New Union Project (AMWU Correspondence and Attachment A)
Further information is available to members on request by calling 1300 732 698 or email to amwu@amwu.asn.au.
AMWU Privacy Policy
The Union has a privacy policy for the way that we handle the personal information of members.
You can read it here: AMWU Privacy Policy
Workplace Gender Equality Report
The AMWU reports to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, on gender equality in the workplace, specifically equal remuneration between women and men and the family and caring responsibilities of women and men are central to achieving gender equality. We have now lodged our report with the Agency for this year.
The AMWU takes this responsibility very seriously and are striving to not only achieve this in our workplace, but in the workplaces of the members that we represent.
If you are a financial member of the AMWU, and would like a copy of our report for the 2016 - 2017 year, please email mike.nicolaides@amwu.org.au or call the AMWU Helpdesk on 1300 732 698.”
Disclosures
Notices