AMWU 2026 membership fees
We offer a range of membership categories to suit apprentices, contractors, casual and part-time workers with fees that reflect your employment. We aim to keep union membership affordable, and membership fees are fully tax-deductible.
M
Member earning between $1,068 and $2,079 a week
$16.50
$214.50
N
Member earning less than $1,068 a week
$14.05
$182.65
B
Part-time/casual member working less than 20 hours a week
$7.20
$93.60
T
Member earning $2,079 to $3,114 a week
$21.55
$280.15
U
Member earning over $3,114 a week
$31.85
$414.05
C1
Adult apprentice earning less than $1,068 – 1 st year
$1.00
$13.00
C2
Adult apprentice earning less than $1,068 – 2nd year
$2.00
$26.00
C3
Adult apprentice earning less than $1,068 – 3rd year
$4.00
$52.00
C4
Adult apprentice earning less than $1,068 – 4th year
$8.00
$104.00
A1
Apprentice commenced when under 21 – 1st year
$1.00
$13.00
A2
Apprentice commenced when under 21 – 2nd year
$2.00
$26.00
A3
Apprentice commenced when under 21 – 3rd year
$4.00
$52.00
A4
Apprentice commenced when under 21 – 4th year
$8.00
$104.00
Note: Adult Apprentice earning more than $1,068 will pay the relevant rate consistent with their wage (i.e. Section M, T or U). Rates are based on gross income before tax and excluding overtime/ penalty payments.
Our coverage
- Journey Accident Insurance
- Emergency Transport
- Funeral Benefit
Learn more about the Member Insurance Benefits Program below.
- Journey Accident Insurance
- Emergency Transport
- Funeral Benefit
Learn more about the Member Insurance Benefits Program below.
- Journey Accident Insurance
- Emergency Transport
- Funeral Benefit
Learn more about the Member Insurance Benefits Program below.
Union membership gives you more than workplace support. Eligible AMWU members and their immediate family also have access to insurance benefits, providing added protection and peace of mind when you need it most.
We have established a Member Insurance Benefits Program, managed through Coverforce Insurance Broking. Under this program, members* have the following insurance cover in place:
Union membership gives you more than workplace support. Eligible AMWU members and their immediate family also have access to insurance benefits, providing added protection and peace of mind when you need it most.
We have established a Member Insurance Benefits Program, managed through Coverforce Insurance Broking. Under this program, members* have the following insurance cover in place:
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