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| Union Member Benefits Update March
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raining good news at Member Connect this month! The weather
may be getting cooler, but things are heating up with the 2010
ACTU Organising Conference fast approaching, the 2010 Annual
APHEDA Raffle, a brand new edition of IFFP News and three
copies of DVD Chevolution to give away to lucky Member
Benefits Update readers!
Image: ACTU Equal
Pay Campaign |
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A new family of logos has been developed for
ACTU, Member Connect, and the Organising Centre. Additionally,
a suite of web tiles and banners will be produced over the
coming weeks, and unions are encouraged to use them on their
websites.
For more details or obtain the new logo
contact Jill Harahap or Mary Kost on 1300 362 223 or memberconnect@actu.asn.au |
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A reminder for union Footy Tipsters that the
ACTU/ME Bank AFL & NRL footy tipping competition is
happening again in 2010! The AFL season kicks off with Round 1
on Thursday 25th March and the NRL begins on Friday 12th
March. There is a total of $2000 in prizes up for grabs with
the highest tipper in each competition winning a $1,000
InterestME Savings Account!
So union members make sure
you go to www.footytips.com.au to either register as a
new tipster or re-activate your footy tipping profile from
previous years and then click on the links below for either
comp.
AFL Tipping Comp
NRL Tipping Comp
Click here for full competition details.
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The Federal Government’s decision to withdraw the
wholesale funding guarantee will have little impact on ME Bank customers. The safety net for
customer deposits of savings up to $1 Million, remains in
place until October 2011.
Savings in ME Bank, as an authorised
deposit-taking institution (ADI), are still covered by the
Federal Government’s Financial Claims Scheme. If you would
like more information visit the ME Bank website. |
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In the summer edition of IFFP News for
2010, IFFP continues to focus on how members can use 2010 as a
year of financial prosperity and opportunity.
IFFP
discuss a range of financial topics to help members increase
their knowledge and understanding about their own finances.
These include...
- What should my investment profile look
like? – Are all your eggs in one basket?
- Top Tax Tips For 2010 – Read our case
study.
- The post-Christmas debt hangover – Our
top 5 hangover remedies.
With 2010 being seen by so
many financial experts as a year of opportunity, now is the
perfect time for members to take a more active role in their
finances and seek professional advice.
If you don’t
already receive IFFP News and would like to, why not subscribe to IFFP News today?
To
arrange a review of your financial situation with an IFFP
Financial Planner call 1300 138 848 to make
an appointment or visit their website.
IFFP
is a division of Industry Fund Services Pty Ltd (IFS) ABN 54
007 016 195, AFSL 232514, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Industry Super Holdings (ISH) ABN 71 119 748 060, which in
turn is owned by a number of leading industry funds. Go to ifs.net.au for a list of shareholder
funds. |
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This month we have 3 copies of the DVD
'Chevolution' to give away!
In 1960, Cuban
photographer Alberto “Korda” Díaz captured a photo of Ernesto
“Che” Guevara during a mass funeral. History conspired to
enable this dynamic portrait to explode on the world scene in
1968 throughout Europe and Latin America, when it became an
international symbol of protest and dissent. In the last
decade, with the establishment of the Internet, the image has
once again traveled the globe in many forms. From protest to
commerce, it is constantly transformed and reinvented. It is
considered to be the most reproduced image in the history of
photography.
Chevolution is a film
about a photograph. It explores how the Che image travelled
from Korda’s studio in Havana to the streets of Europe and
beyond.
Competition – Member Connect
has 3 copies to give away to 3 lucky union members. Simply
email Member
Connect with your name, address, union and membership
number to go in the draw by close of business Friday 26th
March.
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The challenge for this conference is how to build
on the success of the last decade to build capacity and grow -
to win industry campaigns, activate our base, engage the
broader community to build strength.
The conference
will provide a forum for organisers, campaigners, educators
and leaders to share ideas and learn from each other and hear
from local and international speakers from within the union
movement and community organisations.
The conference
will showcase the latest successful approaches to growing and
building union power in workplaces and across industries.
For more information about the program and how to
register, click here |
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From the 1st of January 2010, all Australian
workers are protected by a new safety net of 10 National
Employment Standards and modern awards. These maximum
standards cannot be taken away from any Australian.
However, many workers in developing countries do not
enjoy the same rights at work.
We need your help to
'Make Life Fair Everywhere'. Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA works
with partners to provide decent work through job skills
training and strengthening.
Order your raffle tickets
now and help support 50 projects in 15 countries.
For
full details or to order raffle ticket books click here |
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For the past 3 years, there has been a great turn
out for the YRAW team in Mothers Day Classic events around the
country. This year, the ACTU has joined forces with state
based Trades & Labour Councils to form a national ‘Women’s
Rights At Work’ team which will be bigger and better than
ever!
Information about the team and how to register
will be available shortly at Member Connect.
ME Bank is the major sponsor of the Mothers
Day Classic. |
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Whether it is a house, a building, a car, a
caravan or a holiday don't wait until it’s too late to
investigate the best insurance cover for your needs. No matter
what you want to insure – there are two union owned insurance
brokers that can meet your insurance needs. Labour
Union Insurance Brokers and Union Shopper
Insurance Brokers have both been servicing the needs
of union members for over 20 years. So why not consider
getting a quote from them today?
If you want to find
out more simply visit our web site. |
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Union Shopper has a great deal for affiliated
union members!*
Experience the wonderful elegance and
craftsmanship of deLUXE bed linen with incredible softness of
600 thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sateen for that ultimate
sleep enjoyment from beautifully made tailored quiltcovers and
pillowcases.
Sumptuous and elegant plain colours sheet
sets with ultimate blend of luxury and comfort, it will make
your bedroom such a sophisticated and unique sleeping
experience.
deLUXE Linen are
offering members 5% OFF WHOLESALE prices over
their gorgeous range of manchester and towels, and just $15
delivery for all orders no matter how large. To view the range
available and order online log into the members only section
of Union Shopper.
* To check if your
Union is affiliated to Union Shopper, inquire with your branch
directly or call Union Shopper on 1300 368
117. |
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Australian workers will suffer cuts to their pay
and conditions and lose protection from unfair dismissal under
Liberal leader Tony Abbott’s plan to bring back WorkChoices,
warns a new national union TV ad campaign. The new ads herald
the beginning of a major effort by unions to remind
Australians of the damage caused by WorkChoices and the risk
of a return to the Liberals in the federal election due this
year.
“We want to make sure the public is aware of
Tony Abbott’s commitment to hardline industrial relations
policies,” said ACTU President Sharan Burrow.
“Tony
Abbott was a key Minister in the former Liberal Government
that introduced WorkChoices.
“Now, he wants to bring
it back. He just won’t call it WorkChoices,” said Ms Burrow.
At a recent meeting with business executives, Mr
Abbott said he will remove protection from unfair dismissal
for workers in small business and bring back individual
contracts – two basic features of WorkChoices.
To read
more click here |
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