Greetings and welcome to the December edition of the Australian Unions Member Benefits update. We want to wish all of our loyal readers a happy and safe holiday break!
This month ME lets us know about the top 20 places in Australia to invest, research on the disability sector from HESTA and an article on job shortages from Sally McManus.
We’re also giving away 3 FREE Secure Jobs tees thanks to the Official Australian Unions Store.
ME unlocks Australia’s top 20 best places to invest
ME has revealed Australia’s top 20 best places to invest for residential property investors looking to forge new financial goals following the COVID-19 pandemic. The national winner is the Queensland suburb of Woolloongabba in Brisbane’s thriving inner east.
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There is no labour shortage, just a properly paid job shortage
There’s a lot of noise from employers at the moment about not being able to find workers. Even with millions of workers returning to the labour force after falling out of work during the pandemic, employers – apparently – simply cannot find anyone to fill vacancies.
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HESTA releases new community and disability sector research
The community and disability services sector risks losing skilled workers due to a lack of career and skills development opportunities, according to new research from industry super fund HESTA..
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Falling Bond Prices and Rising Yields – What’s Inflation Got to Do with It?
Rising inflation and falling bond prices are a timely reminder of the power of diversification and the need for long-term real rates of return from investment portfolios. But what’s behind the recent rise in interest rates, and what can investors do to protect themselves?
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Tackling climate change with your super
As a shareholder in some of the world’s largest companies, AustralianSuper has the power to drive positive change. By working with the companies they invest in to reduce their carbon emissions, they can have a meaningful impact on climate change globally.
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Union members earn 32% more than non-members per week. Here’s why.
You may often read or hear that union members earn more than non-members. This is often called the union wage premium. But how and why do union members earn more?
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Self-managed super? Or an industry super fund?
Have you ever wondered if it might be better to have a self-managed super fund or stay in an industry super fund? Click on this link to find out what Craig Sankey thinks, and some points to consider to help weigh it up..
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Member Benefits Update December 2021