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Union Benefits
Update May 2012
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We have a jam-packed edition
of your Union Benefits Update this month! All the lowdown on the upcoming
ACTU Congress, including the inaugural ACTU Youth Congress, how to
register for the 2012 Mother's Day Classic, 2 terrific DVDs to give away
and much, much more!
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Union members can stop shopping
around for a fairer home loan. ME Bank has kept its standard variable
home loan rate for members of unions and industry super funds below that
of the 'big four' banks for every month, of every year, since they became
a bank in 2001.
Customers of the big banks could have saved more than $23,000 in interest
if they'd had their home loan with ME Bank over the last 10 years.
It reflects a commitment to act in your best interest, which is just as
strong today as it was more than a decade ago.
With competitive interest rates, fewer and lower fees, ME Bank could help
union members cut thousands of dollars and possibly years off their
home loan. And, ME Bank's Mobile Banking Managers can come to you at
home or at work.
SWITCH TO
GENUINELY FAIRER BANKING.
Call 13 15 63
or visit mebank.com.au/homeloans
Data: InfoChoice compares
the ME Bank SMHL Standard Variable Home Loan rate with the standard
variable home loan rates of ANZ, CBA, NAB and Westpac on the first day of
each month from 01/06/01 01/03/12. Terms and conditions are available
on request. Fees and charges apply. Applications are subject to credit
approval. Members Equity Bank Pty Ltd ABN 56 070 887 679 Australian
Credit Licence 229500.
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'Welcome to Australia' is a
new campaign to raise awareness and provide support for asylum seekers. It
aims to develop diversity, compassion, generosity and commitment to
giving all people a fair go in our communities, work places and
institutions.
'Welcome to Australia' is planning a 'Walk Together' day during Refugee
Week from Sunday 17 June to Saturday 23 June 2012, which will include
concurrent walk events in every capital city and regional centres around
Australia. The walks are supported by ACTU, Federation of Ethnic
Communities' Council of Australia, Amnesty, Mission Australia, the
Refugee Council of Australia, the Diversity Council of Australia, the
Settlement Council of Australia and the Oaktree Foundation.
More information on 'Welcome to Australia' is available at www.welcometoaustralia.org.au
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Transitioning to Retirement
can be a golden opportunity for Australians aged 55 and over to reduce
your working hours and replace lost income by drawing funds from a super
income stream (pension) account, or you can continue to work full time
but boost your current superannuation balance in the years before
retirement via salary sacrifice. You can replace income sacrificed to
your super by drawing funds from a super income stream.
This strategy can potentially lower the income tax you pay on your salary
and enable people to take the slow path to retirement. Will it work for
you? This depends on your personal situation. To find out more about
Transitioning to Retirement, visit the ACTU
Member Connect Super Advice Toolkit or arrange to speak to an IFS
financial planner on 1300
138 848.
Industry Fund Services Limited
(IFS), ABN 54 007 016 195, AFSL 232514 is one of the largest providers of
financial services and products to industry super funds, unions and their
members.
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Cracka Wines, Australia's
leading online wine retailer, is partnered with the ACTU to offer union
members the best possible prices up to 75% off the RRP!
Here are just a few great reasons why union members should be buying from
Crackawines:
- They have one of the
largest ranges in the country
- All the information
you'll ever need to choose the right wine is available online
- All orders are shipped
direct from the winery (for just $5 per case to most locations)
- The confidence of a 100%
money back guarantee
Start saving and view their latest offers, by registering at Crackawines.com.au/unions
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Register or reconfirm your
contact details to receive emailed offers from Union Shopper, and you'll
go into the draw to win a fantastic $2000 Shopper Travel holiday voucher!
Tell your friends and colleagues about this competition, and if they sign
up as a result of your referral, you'll both go into the prize draw.
You'll receive one additional entry into the draw for each eligible
friend who signs up as a result of your referral.
To enter simply complete the online form at unionshopper.com.au/wintravel
or complete and submit the form in your 2012 Union Shopper Directory of
Services.
Union Shopper is free to use, so call them today on 1300 368 117 to see
how much you can save on your next purchase.
*For more information and full terms and conditions, please visit unionshopper.com.au/wintravel
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Save on your next brand new
car by using Discount New Cars exclusive union member service!
Discount New Cars offers union members discounted prices across a range
of popular new car makes and models through our select group of
authorised new car dealers Australia wide.
Visit us online at: discountnewcars.com.au/unions
to view
- A dedicated union member
new car specials page
- 1200 popular new car
models from 36 different manufacturers
- Upfront drive away
pricing
Best of all this unique online car buying service is FREE, no obligation
and available exclusively to you as a union member.
For further information visit us at discountnewcars.com.au/unions
or call toll free on 1800 146 666 to speak with one of our friendly Union
Affiliation Representatives.
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There is still time to
register for the 2012 Mother's Day Classic on
Sunday 13th May.
The Mother's Day Classic walk or run for breast cancer research was
established in 1998 by Women in Super. It started from modest beginnings
as a walk in the park and has grown into a major national community
event.
Events are in each capital city as well as some regional cities in each
state. If you are going to the Melbourne event, you can register to be a
part of the ACTU team ' ACTU The Walkers United'
and walk with your union colleagues.
If you're unable to attend please consider registering for the ' I Can't Be There, But' event
whereby you are part of the ACTU team from wherever you are in the
country! Just choose our team name from the 'Teams' section of the online
registration form and it's like you're there walking right beside us!
ME Bank is the major sponsor of the Mother's Day Classic.
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Registration is now open for
the inaugural ACTU Youth Congress.
Preceding this year's ACTU Congress will be the inaugural ACTU Youth
Congress held at Unions NSW on May 14. Unionists both young and old are
invited to attend to launch the ACTU Youth policy and for a panel
discussion focusing on the issues facing young people in the workforce
today.
Lunch will be provided.
If you're unable to attend the ACTU Youth Congress but would still like
to contribute you can join the discussion via OurSay.org.
For more information contact Rhiannon Carter at rcarter@actu.org.au or visit actucongress.org.au.
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ACTU Congress invitation
Union members and officials are invited to visit the upcoming ACTU
Congress which will be held 15-17 May 2012 at the Sydney Convention and
Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.
ACTU Congress is the premier decision-making forum for Australian unions
and is held once every three years. More than 1000 senior union officials
are expected to attend.
As a Visitor to Congress you will be able to observe the Congress Opening
as well as the major plenary sessions which include the Prime Minister's
address, speeches from the ACTU President and Secretary, other keynote
speakers and ACTU policy debates. Visitors may also attend Fringe Events and the Sponsors'
Exhibition.
As there are limited places available, please register online via the
ACTU Congress website www.actucongress.org.au
OurSay: Secure
jobs for a better future
We also invite you to take part in a unique online forum with ACTU
President Ged Kearney. Hosted by OurSay, the forum gives people the
chance to pose questions to Ged and vote on other people's questions.
We want to know your questions about working life in the new economy
along with what unions should be doing for Australian workers in the 21st
century. We're especially keen to hear from younger workers about the
direction the union movement should take to ensure they have secure jobs
in the future.
To have your say, go to www.oursay.org.au
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