Member Benefits Update December 2015
From all of us here at Australian Unions Member Benefits we would like to wish you a very happy and safe festive season. This month we bring you a special 'union members only' discount home loan from ME, there's a fantastic member discount deal from Cracka Wines, we bring you a new online campaigns shop plus our generous holiday hamper giveaways. Enjoy the holiday season and we will catch you again in 2016!
Photo: People's Climate Rally - Friday 27 November in Melbourne. Photo by Mark Phillips, MEAA
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'Build A Better Future' online shop now open!The Build A Better Future online shop has been established by the ACTU to give unions and union activists the opportunity to purchase campaign apparel and material. Apparel on this site is produced in Australia by an ethical clothing manufacturer and complies with the Build A Better Future style guide requirements. Items have been priced at 1 unit and 100 units respectively. As this is a retail site it therefore includes GST in the purchase price. If you are looking to purchase more than 100 units of a particular item we advise that you contact Fiona from Bluegum on (03) 8873 4444 or at fiona@bluegum.com.au. Financial transactions are processed through a secure PayPal portal. |
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2015 holiday hamper competition
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COMPETITION: To enter email Member Benefits before 5pm EDT Wednesday 16th December 2015. |
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Looking for that perfect Christmas Case (and a discount)?Look no further than the Cracking Christmas Dozen - Valued at over $276 - yours for just $119.04 + delivery SAVE $157.92! Cracka Wines have Christmas sorted with this decadent mixed case of all your Christmas essentials. Whether you are planning a seafood extravaganza or a traditional Christmas roast - there is a wine to suite every meal (and every palate!). Plus there is even a bottle of the deliciously drinkable Alto Profilo Prosecco DOC Brut NV to start your celebrations. But wait - there’s more! We are pleased to announce the member discount you enjoy today (and everyday) with Cracka Wines has increased from 5% to 7.5% - starting today! Be quick and don’t forget to quote your UNIONS code to receive an additional 7.5% discount off the advertised price when you checkout. |
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Looking for a better home loan deal?Right now union members could get more, with a discount of 0.50% p.a.* for the life of the loan on ME’s basic home loan variable reference rate. |
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Things to consider when buying a car
Purchasing a car is a major commitment and whilst it is easy to get caught up in choosing your favourite make and model, it is also important to be adequately informed about all the potential costs involved, such as stamp duty, registration and insurance. The insurance products and services offered as part of the ISinsured range are issued by QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited ABN 78 003 191 035 AFS Licence 239545. ISinsured is a registered trademark of IFS Insurance Solutions Pty Ltd ABN 16 070 588 108 AFSL 241 506. QBE uses this trademark under a license from IFS Insurance Solutions. Before making a decision about your insurance needs please refer to the Product Disclosure Statement available online at isinsured.com.au or by calling 1800 827 502. *Important Notes Terms, conditions and acceptance criteria apply. Cover limits apply as set out in the policy wording. This material does not take into account your personal needs, objectives or financial circumstances and you should consider whether it is appropriate for you. Please read the product disclosure statement available at www.isinsured.com.au to decide if a policy is right for you. Insurance issued by QBE Insurance (Australia) Ltd ABN 78 003 191 035 AFS Licence 239545. |
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Send some peace, spirit and solidarity this festive season!Union Aid Abroad - APHEDA are pleased to once again have a card in this year’s range from the pen of Walkley Award winning cartoonist/satirist First Dog on the Moon and his take on the festive season. There are also two great new indigenous designs from the Warlukurlangu artists collective, as well as a beautiful rendering of the more traditional peace dove. Great designs and great value - only $12 (plus P&H) for a pack of ten! As you would know, by purchasing your festive season cards from APHEDA, you will be helping workers and communities in developing countries gain the skills and knowledge to achieve independence and fair and decent work. All cards are printed inside with 'Seasons Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year'. There are also mixed packs of this year's designs available. You can help by buying cards here or by becoming a regular donor. |
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Will your retirement plans pass the new Assets Test?
From 1 January 2017, new stricter thresholds will be used to assess eligibility for the age pension, an important part of many Australians retirement plans. To find out more about the changes, visit the Australian Unions Financial Advice Toolkit. |
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Thank you Madman Entertainment!To the wonderful team at Madman Entertainment, a very big thank you for all the excellent DVDs and movie tickets they have generously donated as prizes to union members throughout 2015. Madman proudly showcases the best in collectible and special interest genres including Australian film, world cinema, TV, kids content, Anime, sports and more. For the latest range of Madman offerings visit their website at www.madman.com.au. |
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Get the new Member Benefits App for the festive season!Over the last year Australian Unions launched some new and exclusive Member Benefits. Our program has expanded to now include: • Discounted movie tickets This is a free program available to affiliated union members, with the option to upgrade for access to more benefits. |
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Key myths that put your Super at riskSuper is in the Coalition’s sights because they have to fix their budget mess, but the danger is they will hit workers’ savings instead of tackling the massive super concessions given to the wealthy, which are worth billions. Superannuation is backed by Labor and was set up over 20 years ago when our unions won superannuation as a right for all workers and set up Industry SuperFunds to look after the retirement savings of their members. # Myth 1: Your funds are safe |
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Thousands march over climate as Turnbull feels the heatTackling climate change may be the most complex issue humanity has ever faced, and thousands are heeding the call to action. Rallies rolled on across the country last weekend, following well attended protests in Melbourne on Friday and Darwin and Brisbane on Saturday. On Sunday, it was the turn of Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Hobart and Perth. Tens of thousands marched nationally to demand improvement, while hundreds of thousands rallied around the world. |
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