2019 Union Elections
Elections for National and State Officials will take place in 2019. The election notices and nomination forms can be found here. Nominations open on 14 January 2019 and must reach the Returning Officer not later than 5:00pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) on 21 February 2019.
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 2018
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 2018, and has been independently audited.
You can read / download our full financial reports here:
National Financial Report. Part 1
National Financial Report. Part 2
National Political Fund Report
South Australia Financial Report
Western Australia Financial Report
New South Wales 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 |
E2018/62 | Regional President – NSW Food & Confectionery Division | Attachment | Attachment | Attachment | Attachment | |
E2018/69
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Various NSW Vacancies | Attachment | Attachment | Attachment | Attachment | |
E2018/170
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State Councillor – Victorian Vehicle Region | Attachment | Attachment | Attachment | ||
E2018/151 |
Casual Vacancy – NSW Vehicle Division - National Divisional Conference Delegate |
Attachment | Attachment | Attachment |
Rules
The AMWU and its members are governed by Rules registered with the Fair Work Commission, which are available here: PDF Version.
Substantial Rule changes in relation to the New Union Project: on the 6th of December 2018, the Fair Work Commission issued their Decision.
You can read it here: attachment.
We recently converted the position of NSW Regional Secretary – Vehicle Division to an honorary position, however, the Rule change neglected to deal with how the vacancy would be filled. We have subsequently lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission that provides for the manner in which the vacancy can be filled. You can read it here: attachment.
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 2017-2018 year, please email mike.nicolaides@amwu.org.au or call the AMWU Helpdesk on 1300 732 698.
WGEA Public Report 2017 - 2018
Disclosures
Notices