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Myanmar: union solidarity in the fight for democracy

Date Published: 02/07/2021
Category: Working life

Workers are at the forefront of the fight for democracy in Myanmar, but they need our help, writes Clare Middlemas

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2021/07/02/myanmar-union-solidarity-in-the-fight-for-democracy/

Member Benefits Update November 2020

Date Published: 06/11/2020
Category: Member Benefits

Welcome to the November instalment of your Member Benefits Update, dear readers.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2020/11/06/member-benefits-update-november-2020/

Member Benefits Update March 2020

Date Published: 04/03/2020
Category: Member Benefits

In the March edition of your Member Benefits Update find out about what’s happening in your state for International Women’s Day, learn what drives women’s financial decisions, there’s a great deal for union members on health insurance.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2020/03/04/member-benefits-update-march-2020/

Member Benefits Update November 2019

Date Published: 14/11/2019
Category: Member Benefits

Happy November, people!  This edition brings you some handy info on credit reports and how to access yours, we highlight the secretive ‘Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership’ and how it might impact on the Australian economy, there’s still time to get tickets to the Melbourne APHEDA dinner, we have some great deals on mobile plans as well as global money transfers plus we have a Gold Class double movie pass and a food & beverage voucher to give away in our monthly competition! 
 

Photo: ACTU Secretary, Sally McManus (centre) with unionists at the WIMDOI conference in Devonport in November.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2019/11/14/member-benefits-update-november-2019/

Member Benefits Update March 2019

Date Published: 06/03/2019
Category: Member Benefits

In the March edition of your Member Benefits Update find out about what’s happening in your state for International Women’s Day, learn how to improve your credit health, there’s a great deal for union members on car hire, find out if your super is being paid on time plus there’s our FREE footy tipping competitions for union members to join!  
Above image courtesy of We Are Union Women

 

Improve your credit health
You stay active, try to eat from a variety of food groups and aim for a decent amount of sleep each night.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2019/03/06/member-benefits-update-march-2019/

Member Benefits Update May 2018

Date Published: 03/05/2018
Category: Member Benefits

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/

Member Benefits Update April 2018

Date Published: 05/04/2018
Category: Member Benefits

In the bumper April edition of your Member Benefits Update you can read about the ACTU’s upcoming “12 days of action to Change the Rules”, find out about United Voice’s Big Steps campaign, learn how our brains are hardwired financially, get a fantastic deal on hire cars, join our FREE footy tipping competitions plus there is a $100 WISH gift card to be won!
Photo: Big Steps campaigners at the Melbourne rally on Tuesday 27 March 2018

 

Money brain barriers

You know the right steps to take with your money; you’re just not taking them.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2018/04/05/member-benefits-update-april-2018/

Member Benefits Update November 2017

Date Published: 01/11/2017
Category: Member Benefits Workers rights Working life

In November’s installment we look at the findings of a recent survey by ME about requesting a pay rise, there’s a new general insurance deal for union members, we urge you to sign the petition in support of workers at Streets, there’s info on Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA’s upcoming Melbourne dinner plus there’s a $100 WISH gift card  to win!
 
 

Requesting a pay rise actually works but few ask

In a period of record low wage growth, one of the most successful strategies among workers to increase their incomes − asking for a pay rise – is also one of the least used, according to a new survey by industry super fund-owned bank, ME.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2017/11/01/member-benefits-update-november-2017/

Member Benefits Update November 2016

Date Published: 04/11/2016
Category: Member Benefits

This month we show you how to have your smashed avocado and eat it too, we bring you news from IFS on what you need to know about your eligibility for the Age Pension, there’s info on Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA’s upcoming Melbourne dinner, register for our new App plus there are three great DVD titles to win!
Member Benefits Update November 2016
In November’s edition, we show you how to have your smashed avocado and eat it too, we bring you news from IFS on what you need to know about your eligibility for the Age Pension, there’s info on Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA’s upcoming Melbourne dinner, register for our new App plus there are three great DVD titles to win!

 
 

Have your smashed avo and eat it too

Home loan lender ME has launched a new property search tool that includes lifestyle and affordability search criteria.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2016/11/04/member-benefits-update-november-2016/

Member Benefits Update July 2016

Date Published: 07/07/2016
Category: Member Benefits

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/

Member Benefits Update April 2016

Date Published: 06/04/2016
Category: Member Benefits

In the April edition of your Member Benefits Update find out how to join the ‘Secret’ ACTU Army, grab a bargain on tyres, support the APHEDA raffle and join our FREE footy tipping competition for union members.

https://www.australianunions.org.au/2016/04/06/member-benefits-update-april-2016/