Life Members

“On behalf of the AMIEU Newcastle and Northern Branch I congratulate the listed members who have been awarded Life Memberships of our great union.

A Life Membership is a recognition to our most loyal members who have shown a true commitment to the working people of the AMIEU Newcastle and Northern Branch membership. Congratulations.”

Justin Smith, AMIEU Newcastle and Northern Branch Secretary


  • 2006: Neville Proud
  • 2006: John (Hamel) Smith
  • 2006: Lorraine Edwards
  • 2006: Ken Maynard
  • 2007: Raymond Brown
  • 2007: Maurise Wingate
  • 2009: Patricia Gilbert
  • 2009: Marie Lucas
  • 2012: Kath Evans
  • 2013: Jock Needer
  • 2014: Lynne Lavell
  • 2014: Julie Graham
  • 2016: Gordon MacDonald

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JOB SECURITY. When jobs are on the chopping block, union members last the longest. We’ve helped others and we’ll help you, too.

PROTECTION. Bullied? Harassed? Being taken to court? We have your back and we will fight for you.

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