Member​ ​Benefits

A Voice in Decision Making

AFULE members make the decisions. That’s why regular meetings are held where members decide union policy and provide direction to delegates. Meetings are a place for members to hear about current events, raise problems or concerns and vote on key issues.All branches have strong local committees that allow rank and file members to be involved in:

• Local Depot Policies
• Developing Rosters 
• Cab Layout
• Health & Safety
  
  Training and support is available to ALL members should they wish to get active and involved.
  
  

 Specialist Advice Across the Field

The union has specialist staff who can assist you with all aspects of workers’ compensation if you are injured while at work. This includes assistance with completing forms and representation at Medical Assessment Tribunal Hearings. The union also has a legal adviser that can provide a range of free legal advice to AFULE members. Slater and Gordon are accredited specialist personal injuries lawyers. SG provide a free consultation to AFULE members on workers’ compensation and personal injury matters. SG also provide AFULE members with a free initial consultation for a range or other legal matters, including Will documentations.

About Slater and Gordon Lawyers

Slater and Gordon have proudly supported Unions and their members for over 85 years. They have a proud history of partnering with Unions and other organisations to support workers and to protect their rights. Slater and Gordon offer a wide range of legal services, including:

• Industrial and Employment Law
• Workers’ Compensation
• Motor Vehicle Accident and Road Accident injury claims
• Public Liability
• Medical Law
• Superannuation and Insurance
• Abuse Law
• Asbestos (Dust) Diseases

Slater and Gordon also offer a range of benefits to members of the AFULE, such as:

• Free initial consultation with a lawyer, including for hearing loss claims
• Discounts on legal fees *
• No Win No Fee* arrangements for personal injury matters
• Free Standard Will for members and their spouse/partner
• Discounted estate planning services, including a discount of 50% on Enduring Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Guardianship when obtained in conjunction with a standard Will
• Preservation of Union benefits* in most instances when referred out to Referral Network Partners by Slater and Gordon (Family Law, Criminal Law and General Law)

*conditions apply

You can access these benefits by obtaining a referral from the AFULE, who will contact Slater and Gordon on your behalf.

Slater and Gordon Free Wills Service

AFULE members are entitled to a Standard Will with Slater and Gordon, completely free of charge! They also offer AFULE members a 50% discount on Enduring Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Guardianship when they are obtained in conjunction with a Standard Will.

If you choose to, you can access these benefits from the comfort of your home, with Slater and Gordon’s Online Wills Portal, which allows you to complete you Will in real time, at your convenience. If you prefer not to use our Online Wills Portal don’t worry, you can also complete the process directly with an lawyer experienced in estate planning.

You can access your free will by contacting the AFULE to obtain a referral.

Union Shopper Discounts

All members receive membership of the Union Shopper. This entitles members to discounts on a wide range of products and services, to visit the website click here

Regular Updates

Keeping members up to date is a key priority of the AFULE members are provided with circulars to keep them up to date with relevant news and information. These are also posted to our website under the news and media banner.

Mortality Benefit

The AFULE provides a mortality benefit of $5,000 to your nominated next of kin if you pass away while a financial member. There is also a mortality benefit of $2,000 if your spouse passes away.

Part of the Union Community

The AFULE encourages all members to get involved with the wider union community. As a union we participate in labour day marches, union councils, training programs and social events.