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The NTEU is:
- the only union working exclusively in tertiary education;
- is the only union covering academic staff and is the largest union covering general staff;
- has a democratic and effective structure;
- gives tertiary education workers an authoritative and expert voice in current debates about Australian tertiary education;
- has a Branch Office on campus at most tertiary institutions;
- has a team of specialist research and industrial staff to maintain high-level expertise;
- is active on a broad range of professional and industrial issues of concern to tertiary education workers;
- has specialist training staff;
- has specialist recruitment and campaign staff who provide assistance direct to the membership;
- and provides its members with a wide range of services and benefits.
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Further information:
| Membership Benefits | We have negotiated both at the National and Division level a wide range of commercial discounts available only to NTEU members. |
| Join Online Now | Join Online here. |
| Join Forms | Download Membership forms |
| Why join? | There are many good reasons for joining the NTEU, and many things that NTEU can do for you. |
| Who can join NTEU? | Membership is open to anyone whose work falls within the categories described by the NTEU's registered rules. If you are unsure of your eligibility, please contact your Division Office for further information. |
| What are my fees? | Fees are set as a percentage of salary which means the less you earn, the less you pay. Includes list of fees for each institution. |
| Transferring your membership | Transfer of membership from one institution to another is not automatic. Members who move from one Branch to another MUST fill out a new form |
| Change of Payment Details | Use this form if you're already a member and which to change the way you pay your fees. |
| Other membership categories | Life Member - Unemployed Member - Associate Member - Past Member |
| Assistance to Non Members Policy | NTEU policy on providing industrial assistance to non members. |
| Contribute to Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA | Find out about the humanitarian work Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA does and how NTEU members can contribute to their international project work. |
| Small print | Having trouble reading the small print on our join forms? Here it is writ large. |