About Employment Register

The Union has moved quickly to establish an employment register in response to the economic downturn. The scheme is designed to help our members find employment as quickly as possible should they be unfortunate enough to be made redundant. Through our partnership scheme with employer groups we aim link employers directly with potential employees.

To register simply go to the STQ website and complete the online form. Go to www.stqld.com.au
and click on the "Services" tab - then you can scroll down to "Employment Register".

if you have any enquiries regarding the above please contact the Plumbers Union on 07 3844 8433 or email  office@plumbersunionqld.com

Finding yourself unemployed can be a stressful time. Below are some additional services that are available through the Union which may be of particular use to you during this time.


Have Your Claimed Your BERT Money ?

Upon being made redundant or permanently leaving the building and construction industry, members can access redundancy funds paid into the BERT Fund by their employer.  Phone BERT on 1300 261 114 to see if you are entilted to make a claim.


Free & Discounted Training Courses

Thinking about upskilling to help improve your employment prospects? Then give STIF a call to find out what funding and discounts are available to you as a union member for one of their courses for the Services Trades Industry

Additionally, it is important that you are aware that if you were terminated by an EBA employer who contributed to STIF, then you can participate in any STIF courses for FREE under the STIF Unemployment Policy. Please note that this only applies for an 8 week period from the termination date – so make sure you get in quick.

Contact STIF on 07 3277 4963 or visit their web site to see what courses are available www.stif.com.au

CentreLink Information Sessions

CentreLink also provide an excellent range of services through its Financial Information Service. These seminars are free, held at various locations throughout the year and provide sound, unbiased information on financial matters.
Ph 13 63 57 for more information or visit
http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/services/fis.htm

Free Financial Advice

You may have heard that your Union offers free financial planning, but you may have wondered “what do I need to see a Financial Planner for?” Financial planners can work with you to help manage your money, manage your bills, plan a budget and develop strategies to help you get through tough times.

PFG Financial Services have been working with the Plumbers Union Qld and its members for over 5 years and have a solid understanding of the industry and its’ workers needs.

PFG Financial Services will assist and guide you through any financial confusion by providing you with a personalised plan and advice.

All consultations are paid for via your Union, so is no cost to members.

Phone 1800 767 657 to arrange a meeting

Free Counselling

We can all fall on hard times, whether they be financial woes, relationship breakdowns, work stresses, depression, bullying, substance abuse or gambling addiction. Our counselling partners are the best in the business, established by people in the trade for people in the trade, so there is no-one better to understand the unique stresses this industry places upon you. All matters are handled discreetly and anonymously and all consultations are free of charge.

Phones Mates In Construction on 1300 642 111