Why you should join the CEPU

Authorised Union Representatives, or AURs, are members who work with you, in your workplace, that are delegated with specific authorities by your enterprise agreements and relevant legislation. Your AUR is authorised to carry out specific duties in the workplace, on behalf of the Union, and to provide representation and assistance to members of that workplace section.

AURs are democratically elected by members in their relevant workplace.

Over 800 AURs across NSW and the ACT are the unsung heroes of our workplaces.

The name of your workplace AUR should be displayed in an official document on the Union Noticeboard.

An AUR generally undertakes the following, within their delegated workplace or work group:

• Ensuring members in the workplace are aware of important Union updates
• Communicating with Branch Officials about local issues
• Local workplace representation and dispute resolution
• Inviting prospective members to join the CEPU

AURs play a key role in organising workplaces and the CEPU ensures that AURs are fully supported and given the experience, training and tools needed to be the face of the CEPU in the workplace.

Any fully financial member can submit a nomination for the position of AUR in their workplace.

If your nomination is contested, a ballot must be held.

To organise your nomination, please contact the CEPU office on (02) 9893 7822.

You will be trained and educated in current issues affecting members in your industry. You will gain a further insight into the day to day operations of your Union and will build leadership, negotiation and confidence building skills.

You will also develop closer working relationships with your Union officials and leaders..

The CEPU has a team consisting of experienced Officials who make themselves available to AURs to share knowledge and provide support.

The bullying or harassment of AURs is not a matter which the CEPU takes lightly. Severe legal repercussions exist for this kind of behaviour.