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The Morrison Government’s IR Bill passed the Senate yesterday, stripped of all but one of its major provisions. This was a win for unions, workers, and the community who campaigned against the changes, writes Chloe Ward.
Here we are, dear readers, our last instalment for the year that was 2020! In December’s edition we highlight how to show some sparkle at Christmas time on a scaled down budget and there’s an excellent deal for union members from our friends at Union Health.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2020/12/08/member-benefits-update-december-2020/
We travel to Canberra to talk with Chief Economist and former Executive Director of The Australia Institute, the well known and hugely insightful Richard Denniss.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2020/12/07/richard-denniss-on-the-job-ahead-and-sally-mcmanus/
In what’s been an already devasting year, it’s fair to say Victorians have had an especially rough week.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2020/08/10/paid-pandemic-leave-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-need-it/
We can celebrate a victory this week, with the Fair Work Commission finally listening to Australian unions’ calls for paid pandemic leave for aged care workers.
As the COVID-19 pandemic takes a dangerous new turn in Australia, the Federal Government must provide all working people with paid pandemic leave.
Every Australian can win, if discussions between the government, business, and the union movement address weaknesses in workplace law that started long before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Check out our special briefing from Sally McManus about the discussions that we are having with the Morrison Government.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2020/06/25/ir-reform-discussions/
Welcome to the June edition of your Member Benefits Update.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2020/06/03/member-benefits-update-june-2020/
In the April edition of your Member Benefits Update we bring you advice on the COVID-19 pandemic, we look at online shopping and how to stay safe and there’s some good news on our latest win with the new wage subsidy program.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2020/04/02/member-benefits-update-april-2020/
The September edition of your member benefits update brings you seven ways to save money and the planet, we pose the question who needs financial planning exactly, we bring you news from the recent awarding to the Australian union movement of the Medal of the Order of Timor-Leste, there are exclusive union member discounts off your next travel adventure plus we have two fantastic DVD titles courtesy of Madman Entertainment to give away in our monthly competition!
Photo: L-R Thomas Mayor, Sally McManus, Martin Kingham, Michele O’Neil, Leigh Hubbard, Ged Kearney and Kate Lee accepting the Medal of the Order of Timor-Leste on behalf of the Australian union movement last month.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2019/09/04/member-benefits-update-september-2019/
Greetings, dear readers and welcome to the first Australian Unions Member Benefits update for 2019! In our first edition for the year we have a special union member deal on health insurance from HCF, we highlight the new Sally McManus’ book ‘On Fairness’, info about union T Shirt Saturdays and there are three double passes to the movies to win!
Member Benefits Update January/February 2019
Sally McManus book ‘On Fairness’
Most of us believe in fairness.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2019/02/08/member-benefits-update-jan-february-2019/
The October Member Benefits Update looks at ways to consolidate your super, there are tips on how to get financially fit and we tell you how to get 5% discount on groceries and fuel by using our Member Benefits program.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2018/10/05/member-benefits-update-october-2018/
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/
Happy May Day, everyone! In the May edition of your Member Benefits Update we urge you to join us in our ‘Change the Rules’ days of action, we bring you an exciting opportunity to star in a television commercial, there’s news on the launch of our online shop where you can buy all the latest activist gear, plus there’s three DVD Blue Planet II Boxsets to win!
Photo: Unionists at last month’s Delegates’ Mass Meeting in Melbourne
An Instagram-worthy home equals happiness, says new survey
Three out of four Australians believe a stylish home is the key to personal fulfilment.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2018/05/03/member-benefits-update-may-2018/
In the June edition of your Member Benefits Update there’s a great cashback offer from our friends at Tyresales.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2017/06/07/member-benefits-update-june-2017/
In the April edition of your Member Benefits Update read about the victory of workers at Parmalat in Echuca, learn how to save money using a range of different financial apps (as recommended by ME), join our FREE footy tipping competitions plus there are two great Super books to win.
https://www.australianunions.org.au/2017/04/07/member-benefits-update-april-2017/
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.
