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The CFMEU (the Union) is a not for profit organisation. Our income overwhelmingly comes from voluntary subscriptions from members. Our principal aim is to maintain and improve the wages and conditions of employment of our members and workers more generally. We are more broadly committed to campaigning for social justice and equity. Our aims are virtually identical to most charities, i.e. helping people in need. For a better understanding of our role, please read our Mission Statement. The Union does not have vast reserves of members’ funds to donate to others. The majority of Union fundraising is to assist workers who are ripped off, underpaid and injured. We, like charities, often help people suffering hardship. CFMEU members (with the encouragement of union
delegates) are involved in agreed fundraising. Our
principal additional ‘charity’ is the
Building Trades Group of Unions Drug and Alcohol
Foundation. This project involves funding trainers
to educate new entrants into the construction industry,
and in particular apprentices, in respect to the dangers
of drugs and alcohol. Union members also fund a drug,
alcohol and gambling service, and a residential
facility.
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