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| Union Member Benefits Update January/February 2010 |
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Welcome to the first Union Member Benefits Update for 2010.
We’ve got heaps in store for the year ahead including the ACTU Organising Conference in Sydney,
the ACTU/Members Equity Bank AFL and NRL Footy Tipping Competitions and the distribution of new Member Connect
marketing material and merchandise. We look forward to keeping you informed about all the quality services
available for union members through Member Connect in 2010!
Member Connect, Your Member Benefits Update.
Image: Member Connect pen in action
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On Tuesday 12th January, the small Caribbean nation of Haiti was hit by a magnitude 7 earthquake. The capital of Port-au-Prince, a city of 3 million people, lies in ruins.
The Red Cross estimates that 50,000 people could lie dead in the ruins, although other estimates put the dead at four times that number.
With almost all infrastructure, government and civil society destroyed, search and rescue efforts for missing victims is difficult and relief efforts for the survivors is beset with problems of distribution.
To read more click here
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ME Bank recently announced that Mr Jamie McPhee will be its new CEO. Announcing the appointment, Board Chairman Bernie Fraser said the Bank was extremely fortunate to have attracted a person of Jamie’s experience and qualities as its new leader.
“ME Bank is a special kind of bank and in Jamie McPhee we have a very special CEO,” he said. Mr McPhee has had extensive experience in the banking sector, including almost 20 years in senior roles in practically all areas of Adelaide Bank. He was appointed CEO of Adelaide Bank in December 2006. Since the merger of Bendigo and Adelaide banks in August 2007, he has held very senior positions in the merged entity, most recently as Chief Executive, Banking and Wealth. He holds Engineering and Business Administration qualifications from the University of Adelaide.
To read more click here
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Have you...
- Changed jobs in the last 10 years?
- Had more than one job at the same time?
- Changed address?
- Changed name?
- Forgotten how many super funds you have?
You may have left super behind!
AUSfund, Australia’s Unclaimed Super Fund, holds approximately $565 million in lost super – some of it could be yours!
AUSfund’s online Super Search enables you to search for lost or unclaimed super that may be held by AUSfund – and it couldn’t be easier!
Simply add your name and date of birth to search for a possible match. All at no cost.
Look for your lost super at: unclaimedsuper.com.au
Disclaimer
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The challenge for this conference is how to build on the success of the last decade to build capacity and grow – to win industry
campaigns, activate our base, engage the broader community to build strength. The conference will provide a forum for organisers, campaigners,
educators and leaders to share ideas and learn from each other. It will showcase the latest successful approaches to growing and building union
power in workplaces and across industries. You will hear from local and international speakers from within the union movement and community
organisations. Online registrations will commence early 2010.
When: 27-29 April 2010
Where: Sydney Convention Centre
Contact: Debbie Gower
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It is important that union members know how to make the most of their membership in 2010. Why not brighten up your workplace with Member Connect brochures that showcase the great services available to union members? We also have a great new range of merchandise including 100% biodegradable Member Connect pens and letter opener/rulers available for union events in limited numbers.
Competition
This month we have six packs to give away each containing six Member Connect pens and letter opener/rulers. To enter, please email
Member Connect with your details.
Winners will be drawn COB 12 February 2010.
To order: contact Jill Harahap or Mary Kost on 1300 362 223 or
email
Member Connect
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Hey Footy Tipsters; just to give you the heads up, the ACTU/ME Bank AFL & NRL footy tipping competition, now in its 8th year, will be happening again in 2010! The AFL season kicks off with Round 1 on Thursday 25th March and the NRL Round 1 begins on Friday 12th March. There is a total of $2000 in prizes up for grabs with the highest tipper in each competition winning a $1,000 InterestME Savings Account!
So get thee to www.footytips.com.au to either register as a new tipster or re-activate your footy tipping profile from previous years and then click on the links below for either comp.
AFL Tipping Comp
NRL Tipping Comp
Click here for full competition details.
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This month we have 3 copies of the DVD 'Black Gold' to give away to 3 lucky readers.
Coffee is today the most popular beverage in the world and has become an industry worth over $80 billion. But while we continue to pay top dollar for our designer lattes and cappuccini, the price paid to coffee farmers remains so low that many face grinding poverty, relying on foreign aid from the very countries which refuse to pay fair prices for their products.
To read more please click here
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The 2010 ACTU National Union Directory is now available. The ACTU Directory is a guide to key personnel involved with union affiliates, industrial relations and their partners in government and business. The Directory plays a crucial role in providing essential contacts, references and information.
Copies were delivered to affiliated unions over December and January. Additional copies of the Directory are available, though numbers are limited.
For order details or more information click here
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ACTU Member Connect has organised a great Hertz car rental offer for union members:
- New corporate discounted rates guaranteed 365 days per year, including peak periods
- Vehicle Registration Recovery fee is waived = $5.50 p/day saving
- Lower standard Accident Damages Excess of $770 instead of the usual excess of $3,300
- Lower rates on optional renter protection = up to $6.00 p/day saving
- Free membership to Hertz #1 Club Gold which is valid worldwide
- 10% discount off international affordable rates for NZ, UK, Europe, USA & Canada
Simply quote your ACTU Member Connect CDP number 1862758 when making your booking. Offer is subject to availability at participating locations in Australia only and conditions apply. Visit the Hertz website for an online quote or phone Hertz on 13 30 39.
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In fact we’re totally rebuilding it and moving with the times so that our website incorporates the latest technology. The ACTU has partnered with Community Engine to deliver in 2010 an exciting, new campaign website that will let you do even more to support the campaign to restore our rights at work.
The new site will let you:
- Manage your connection with the campaign so you can see what you have supported and what action others like you have taken.
- Integrate your profile with your preferred social media site like Facebook or Twitter.
- Share your stories, pictures and videos.
- Participate in blogs, forums, polls, competitions and bunch other fun stuff.
- Download and use badges and widgets to show your support for “Your Rights at Work” and the campaigns we run.
- Plus much, much more!
But most importantly we want to ensure that Australians can continue to campaign for their rights at work and to restore the balance in our workplaces.
To read more click here
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