Published: 06/11/2020
Category: Member Benefits
Published: 06/11/2020
Category: Member Benefits

Welcome to the November instalment of your Member Benefits Update, dear readers. This month we take a look at recent research into Gen Y and Gen Z’s key life milestones, there’s a great offer for union members from Member Advantage on health insurance, we highlight the many issues with the Federal Government’s JobMaker scheme and there’s still time to register for the ACTU Virtual Organising Conference.  We draw your attention to the annual Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA gathering and we also have not one, but two competitions this month –  you could win one of 10 x double passes to see HAPPIEST SEASON plus there’s a $100 Myer eGift Card to give away.


Member Benefits Update November 2020


 

Great Australian Dream slipping away for the young?

Gen Y and Gen Z are suffering heavily from the COVID-19 pandemic, with new research suggesting their key life milestones have been set back years – or possibly forever.

A home. A family. Steady employment, and a comfortable retirement. Those have been the dreams of many Australians living in the supposed ‘Land of the Fair Go’. But according to worrying new research, those dreams may be fading.

ME, the bank owned by industry super funds, surveyed 1,000 Gen Z and Gen Ys in September 2020 about their aspirations. What they found is disturbing. A whopping 82% of these young people believed it was easier for past generations to achieve their dreams.

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Save on health insurance with Member Advantage

Member Advantage has partnered with HCF, Australia’s most-trusted health fund*, to provide you with cover you can count on. They’re not your typical health fund – they genuinely want you to get great value cover. That’s why you’ll also receive $100 cash back for singles or $200 for family/couples, when you join hospital & extras cover before 30 Nov 2020, and stay for three months.

And as a Member Advantage corporate member, you’ll have access to exclusive products with more benefits compared to our standard HCF cover:

  • Discounted Premiums
  • Pay less for hospital cover
  • Higher extras limits
  • Loyalty rewards program

Want help with your quote? Our local team of award-winning health insurance experts are ready to chat. Call 1800 880 049 or visit your ACTU Member Advantage website.  If you haven’t already registered for the Member Benefits program head here first to register.

T&Cs apply, visit corporate.hcf.com.au/memberadvantage
*Roy Morgan Net Trust Survey 2018 & 2019


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Virtual Organising Conference 2020

Get in quick as registrations for our upcoming Virtual Organising Conference close on Tuesday 10th November!

The conference will take place 16-20 November.

This conference represents the coming together of the Indigenous Conference, Youth Conference and Organising Conference — all of which were set to occur separately in 2020. We’re proud to be collaborating with the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions to deliver this event.

The 2020 Virtual Organising Conference will be held virtually, meaning that you can attend from wherever you are. Union officials, members, retired unionists and HSRs are all welcome to attend. Tickets are $149 for officials and $99 for members and retired unionists. 

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Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA Virtual Gathering

The time has come again to support global solidarity by joining Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA at this year’s annual celebration.

In place of a physical gathering, this year we are asking you to join virtually as we come together across Australia, and globally, to celebrate the achievements from the past 12 months.

Joining APHEDA this year will be General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC), Sharan Burrow.

Thursday 12th Nov 2020, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm AEDT

Buy tickets here now!

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JobMaker scheme will churn workers through short-term, insecure jobs

ACTU President Michele O’Neil will give evidence to the Senate Inquiry examining the JobMaker Hiring Credit to express the union movement’s serious concerns about the design of the scheme and the likely outcome for workers and the economy.

These concerns include:

  • The potential for the replacement of existing workers with subsidised workers,
  • The prioritisation of short term, insecure jobs,
  • Leaving millions of workers aged over 35 without access to meaningful government support to find work now, and crucially once JobKeeper ends in March of 2021
  • The low rate of the subsidies available ($100-$200 a week) which are unlikely to provide enough incentive for employers to take upon the program

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Job Vacancies  

Jobs with the union movement – apply now

There are some terrific union roles currently listed on the ACTU Job Vacancies web page.  A variety of positions are available from Graphic Designer/Online Campaigner, Executive Assistant to Industrial Officer, Organiser roles and more.

So if you’re in the market for a great union job see what’s on offer today.


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WIN a double pass to see HAPPIEST SEASON

Enter the draw to win one of 10 x double passes to see HAPPIEST SEASON this month!

Meeting your girlfriend’s family for the first time can be tough. Planning to propose at her family’s annual Christmas dinner – until you realise that they don’t even know she’s gay – is even harder.

When Abby (Kristen Stewart) learns that Harper (Mackenzie Davis) has kept their relationship a secret from her family, she begins to question the girlfriend she thought she knew.

HAPPIEST SEASON is a holiday romantic comedy that hilariously captures the range of emotions tied to wanting your family’s acceptance, being true to yourself, and trying not to ruin Christmas.

Starring Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy, with Victor Garber and Mary Steenburgen

Directed by Clea DuVall.  Written by Clea DuVall & Mary Holland

Only in Cinemas on November 26.

#HappiestSeason

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To enter the competition simply email [email protected] with your name, address, union name and membership number before close of business Friday 27th November 2020.


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WIN a $100 Myer eGift card!

Enter the draw to win a $100 e-Gift Card we are giving away to one lucky union member in November. 

To enter the competition simply email [email protected] with your name, address, union name and membership number before close of business Friday 27th November 2020.


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