Greetings and welcome to the first Australian Unions Member Benefits update for 2020. It has been a grim start to the year for many people in bushfire ravaged regions across the country and with this in mind the ACTU has established a relief fund to provide support for union members affected. Also, in our first edition for the year we have news on the ACTU submission to the Retirement Income Review, our AFLW Footy Tipping competition is back and there are two lots of prizes to the movies to be won!
Photo: ACTU President Michele O’Neil (centre) with local Cobargo union members who helped build a new home for a young family who lost their home in the recent bushfires – click on the image above to read the full story on our Facebook page.
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Bushfire Relief Fund
The ACTU Bushfire Relief Fund has been established to especially provide support to union members who may need support beyond that available generally. To donate to this fund, please fill out the online form here. If you have skills and experience that can help those in need, please let us know. We’ll then consult those coordinating relief efforts and get in touch with you where appropriate. |
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ME supporting members impacted by bushfires.ME has activated its natural disaster hotline to support ME customers affected by bushfires. In addition to this, they will be proactively reaching out to members who bank with ME that they believe may have been affected by the recent bushfire activity that has devastated communities across Australia. ME are there to support members that bank with them and if they have suffered loss of property, employment or are experiencing any other financial difficulties – they would like to help. ME Bushfires Hotline – 1300 500 520 ME have a team of people ready to assist with a range of support options designed to reduce the financial burden and help get them back on their feet. If the bushfires have affected you, or your members who are ME customers, please call or tell your members to call 1300 500 520 to discuss how ME can assist with their circumstances and needs. |
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Five signs your finances need an overhaul in 2020Money problems can creep up us on gradually – here are five key indicators that you could be heading into financial stress in 2020 and tips on what you can do to avoid it, brought to you by industry super fund-owned bank ME. 1. Your bank account is frequently overdrawn Due to our busy lives, even the best money managers can overdraw their accounts from time to time. But if your account regularly dips into a negative balance, it’s time for action. Review your budget to ensure you’re not overspending. Check if you’re being overly ambitious with regular transfers to savings accounts – trying to save too much, too fast could leave you overdrawn. Also, consider the range of smartphone apps that send you an alert when a regular bill is due. A simple reminder can help you avoid overdrawn account fees. |
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Start 2020 the right way!Did you make any New Year’s budget resolutions? This year discover how using your benefits program can help you save thousands. In 2019, members saved over $3000 on average for a new car and households saved hundreds on movie tickets, entry to local attractions, discounted theme park entry and even household groceries & petrol. Discover all these benefits at your Member Advantage benefits website. *Terms and Conditions apply. |
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Superannuation must increase to 15% and women need a better dealIn its submission to the Retirement Income Review ‘Living Well After Work’, the Australian Union movement calls for superannuation to increase to 15% for all workers and for equal retirement outcomes for women. Women, on average, retire with superannuation balances 47% lower than men. Women’s poor retirement balance are the result of compounding issues throughout working life and structures of the system. ACTU Assistant Secretary, Scott Connolly said, “The Superannuation Guarantee must be increased to 15% as soon as possible to ensure a dignified retirement for all workers. “Women face retirement today with far less super than men. The inequalities which have been baked into the system must be removed.” |
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Want to work for the union movement?There are some terrific union roles currently listed on the ACTU Job Vacancies web page. A variety of positions are available, from Business Development/Admin Assistant to Organiser roles, Finance Coordinator and everything in between. So if you’re in the market for a great union role why not see what’s on offer today? |
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ACTU/ME Bank AFL Women’s footy tipping competitionWe are once again conducting a footy tipping competition for the Women’s AFL and you can join FREE today! The tipster with the most points and smallest margin at the end of Round 9 will take home the prize of a $250 WISH Gift Card, courtesy of ME Bank, as long as that person can prove their financial membership of an ACTU affiliated union, or if retired, prove their financial status at the time of retirement. Join today! Round 1 starts this coming Friday 7th February with Richmond vs Carlton. It is FREE entry and there is no password to join. |
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WIN one of three Village/Event double passes to the moviesEnter the draw to win one of three double passes to the movies at Village/Event cinemas that we are giving away to three lucky union members this month. To win a double pass please email [email protected] with your name, address, union name and membership number before close of business Friday 28th February 2020. Please note: Tickets not valid after 5pm on Saturday nights. Not valid for special events. |
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WIN one of ten double passes to see ‘Bloodshot’Enter the draw to win one of ten double inseason passes to see Bloodshot. Based on the bestselling comic book, Vin Diesel stars as Ray Garrison, a soldier recently killed in action and brought back to life as the superhero Bloodshot by the RST corporation. With an army of nanotechnology in his veins, he’s an unstoppable force – stronger than ever and able to heal instantly. But in controlling his body, the company has sway over his mind and memories, too. Now, Ray doesn’t know what’s real and what’s not – but he’s on a mission to find out. Starring Vin Diesel, Eiza Gonzalez, Sam Heughan, Toby Kebbell and Guy Pearce and directed by David S. F. Wilson. In Cinemas March 12. #Bloodshot ©2020 CTMG. All Rights Reserved. To win a double pass please email [email protected] with your name, address, union name and membership number before close of business Friday 28th February 2020. |
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Member Benefits Update January February 2020