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In the July edition of your Member Benefits Update we look at simple ways to put this year’s tax refund to good use, there’s info on ways to complement your super, we have a great winter holiday offering, plus you can go in the draw to win a $100 WISH gift card!
Member Benefits Update July 2018
Save or splurge? Put your tax refund to good use
How good is tax time? In exchange for a few hours filling out your tax return, you could receive a handy refund cheque.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2018/07/04/member-benefits-update-july-2018/
In December’s edition we bring you our Festive Pack competition with some great prizes on offer, there’s some timely advice from ME on the dangers of ‘buy now, pay later’ and there’s news on how to save money with our Member Benefits program.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2017/12/08/member-benefits-update-december-2017/
The August edition of your Member Benefits Update delivers the latest info in the Household Financial Comfort Report from ME and we also look at concerning findings from the recent HILDA survey.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2017/08/03/member-benefits-update-august-2017/
By Ged Kearney, ACTU President
Malcolm Turnbull’s recent description of budget management as a ‘moral challenge’ suggests that he is aware of the complex, real world stakes at play.
The long awaited return of Parliament is tomorrow, and there are plenty of interesting storylines to look out for as the 45th Parliament begins.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2016/08/29/six-things-to-look-for-as-parliament-returns/
One of the defining concepts that underpins much of Malcolm Turnbull’s economic ideas – and pretty much every conservative government going back to Reagan and Thatcher in the 1980s – is the belief in “trickle down”.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2016/08/23/trickle-down-inequality-exposed/
The August edition of your Member Benefits Update delivers the latest Household Financial Comfort Report from ME, news of our brand new Facebook page, with a competition attached if you hit the ‘Like’ button, there’s a great offer for union members on some fabulous discounted wine, we have the low-down on how to find your lost super and, of course, there’s two great DVDs to win!
Member Benefits Update August 2016
New Member Benefits Facebook page ‘Like’ competition
Australian Unions Member Benefits (previously known as ACTU Member Connect) have a brand new Facebook page for you to head to and ‘Like’ right now! And the best bit is if you hit the ‘Like’ button before 31st August 2016 you will automatically go in the draw to win a $100 WISH Gift Card! If you’re already a ‘Liker’ of our old page, you will still need to head across to the new page and hit ‘Like’ to enter the competition.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2016/08/03/member-benefits-update-august-2016/
Happy new financial year, dear readers, and wow, what a start to it! As the saying goes, may you live in interesting times! The July edition of your Member Benefits Update brings you a wrap of our federal election campaign, a great offer for union members on new tyres, a brand new Portfolio Service from IFS, home loan-life balance tips from ME plus, as always, there’s some terrific DVDs to win!
Member Benefits Update July 2016
Happy new financial year, dear readers, and wow, what a start to it! As the saying goes, may you live in interesting times! The July edition of your Member Benefits Update brings you a wrap of our federal election campaign, a great offer for union members on new tyres, a brand new Portfolio Service from IFS, home loan-life balance tips from ME plus, as always, there’s some terrific DVDs to win!
Photo: Build a Better Future campaigners in the Tasmanian electorate of Bass
Unions salute magnificent work of those behind groundswell of change
The election result is a huge win for the groundswell of ordinary people who want a fair go for all, an equal tax system and decent jobs, education and health care, say unions.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2016/07/07/member-benefits-update-july-2016/
In the June edition of your Member Benefits Update we bring you news of an exciting new car buying service for union members, tips on how to get your finances in order in the new financial year, there’s a great insurance offering, we have an update on the minimum wage outcome plus, as always, there’s some great DVDs to win!
Member Benefits Update June 2016
Photo: Volunteers getting ready to knock on doors in the marginal seat of Cowan, WA on Sunday 29th May – photo courtesy of UnionsWA
New financial year money makeover
When 1 July ticks over try our five simple steps to get your finances in great shape for the 12 months ahead.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2016/06/02/member-benefits-update-june-2016/
On this day in 1856, Melbourne's Stonemasons fought for – and won – the 8-hour workday as a nationwide industry standard.
Unfair rostering disadvantages workers in insecure work: unions are calling for for roster justice.
