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About the CFMEU About the CFMEU

The CFMEU is a progressive and militant union representing workers in the building, construction and related fields, forestry and forest products and mining and energy.  It is an amalgamation of forerunner unions representing Australian workers for over 150 years.

The CFMEU and its forebears have driven great changes in the industries we cover to the benefit of generations of working Australians and their families.

We have a proud history replete with tough struggles, frequent memorable victories and occasional bitter defeats.

The Principal Officers are:

  • National Secretary                         John Sutton
  • National President                         Tony Maher
  • National Assistant Secretary          Dave Noonan
  • National Assistant Secretary          Michael O'Connor
Who we are
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) is Australia's main trade union in construction, forestry and forest products, mining and energy production. » more
National Secretary's Message
Trade Unions are fundamentally about working people looking after each other. » more
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions » more
History
The CFMEU is an amalgamation of a great many unions, each with their own proud history. The history behind today's CFMEU is both exceedingly rich and complex. In the coming period we will be preparing a digest of some of the key moments in our history. In the meantime please follow the links to some relatively recent stories from our fighting history. » more
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Financial Statements
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