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| Union Member Benefits Update July 2010 |
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Welcome to the July edition of Your Member Benefits Update. We have officially reached the half way mark of 2010 and Member Connect marks our winter solstice with a fantastic DVD competition, great linen deal through Union Shopper, a campaign update and tips for finding your lost superannuation.
Member Connect, Your Member Benefits Update.
Image: Equal Pay Rally
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ME Bank has expanded its preferential Super Member product range to include Super Members Term Deposits (SMTD). SMTD is a Term Deposit with a bonus interest rate of up to 0.25% p.a. for members of ME Bank’s participating super funds and unions. For example, the three month term is currently 6.15% p.a. for members of participating super funds and unions, whereas the Standard Term Deposit rate, available to the general public, is 5.90% p.a.
The opening balance for any term is now only $1,000. Added to this benefit, you can now choose the term that suits you from one month to 24 months. If your term is more than twelve months you can choose to either have your annual interest added to the principal or have it paid to a nominated account.
Best yet, you can apply online. If you’re already an ME Bank customer you can apply for a Super Members Term Deposit Account or change your maturity instructions over the phone. This facility is available for single account holder accounts only.
ME Bank’s participating super fund and union members already earn a discount on their home loan with Super Members Home Loans.
The recent launch of this preferential deposit product for super fund and union members coincided with the launch of ME Bank’s national brand advertising campaign, which reaffirms the Bank’s alliance with the union and industry super fund movements.
For more information about our range of term deposit rates for super members call 1300 309 374 or visit http://www.mebank.com.au
Interest rates are current as at Monday 06/07/2010 and subject to change. The Super Members Term Deposit interest rates are up to 0.25% p.a. more than the interest rates for an ME Bank Standard Term Deposit. You will get the interest rate that applies to your deposit on the day your application is received. Rates are applicable for amounts of $1,000 to $500,000. For rates above $500,000 contact ME Bank on 1300 309 374. Fees and charges may apply. Terms and conditions available on request. This is general information only and you should consider if this product is appropriate for you. See mebank.com.au for eligible super funds and unions. Members Equity Bank Pty Ltd ABN 56 070 887 679.
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In NORTH FACE, the year is 1936, the year of the Berlin Olympics, and in Germany the Nazi Party wants Aryan heroes.
Luise Fellner, JOHANNA WOKALEK, a secretary at the Berliner Zeitung newspaper, suggests to her boss, Henry Arau, ULRICH TUKUR, that two of her childhood friends might be willing to try to conquer the almost vertical north face of the Eiger, despite the fact that two mountaineers recently died in the attempt.
The friends, Toni, BENNO FUERMANN, and Andi, FLORIAN LUKAS, are willing to try...
"Ruthlessly gripping... Highly recommended."
-- THE TELEGRAPH
Competition – Member Connect has 3 copies to give away to 3 lucky union members. Simply email
Member Connect
with your name, address, union and membership number to go in the draw by COB Friday 16 July 2010.
To read more about this great DVD, click here
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Ms Kearney replaces Sharan Burrow, who last week was elected General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation.
Ms Kearney has been a member of the ACTU Executive since April 2008, when she was elected Federal Secretary of the Australian Nursing Federation.
ACTU Secretary Jeff Lawrence said he looked forward to working with Ms Kearney to advance the union movement’s agenda in the lead-up to the federal election later this year.
"Everyone at the ACTU welcomes Ged aboard to continue the work that is well underway to prevent a return to WorkChoices under Tony Abbott and to deliver on our agenda to improve the lives of working Australians and their families," Mr Lawrence said.
Ms Kearney said she was honoured to be entrusted with such an important role.
"I am committed to representing the interests of working Australians and to making sure their voices are heard in public debates over our nation’s future," she said.
"I intend to work with all unions, big and small, to put our agenda into action, grow the movement and achieve positive change for workers and their families."
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Every day over 100,000 people in the early childhood sector in Australia work tirelessly with children to ensure the environmental, social and emotional wellbeing of our most important little Australians. HESTA would like to acknowledge the commitment and hard work of those working in the sector by announcing the inaugural HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards.
The awards are a national program that highlights the achievements of people working with children in the early childhood sector. There are two categories; Innovation and Individual Excellence. With over $20,000 in prizes provided by ME Bank, the awards provide a wonderful opportunity to recognise outstanding childhood professionals.
So, if you know an outstanding early childhood professional why not nominate them? Go to www.earlychildhoodawards.com Nominations close 31 July 2010.
Finalists will be announced on 20 September with the winners unveiled on Friday 1 October, at the gala dinner of the Early Childhood Australia National Conference. For more information and to nominate, visit www.earlychildhoodawards.com
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Union Shopper has a great deal for affiliated union members!*
Experience the wonderful elegance and craftsmanship of deLUXE bed linen with incredible softness of 600 thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sateen for that ultimate sleep enjoyment from beautifully made tailored quilt covers and pillowcases.
Sumptuous and elegant plain colours sheet sets with ultimate blend of luxury and comfort, it will make your bedroom such a sophisticated and unique sleeping experience.
deLUXE Linen are offering members 5% OFF WHOLESALE prices over their gorgeous range of manchester and towels, and just $15 delivery for all orders no matter how large. To view the range available and order online log into the members only section of Union Shopper
* To check if your Union is affiliated to Union Shopper, inquire with your branch directly or call Union Shopper on 1300 368 117.
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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 $515 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
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We are now at the pointy end of the football season and the ME/ACTU Member Connect footy tipping competitions. Which teams will make it through to the finals and which lucky tipper will be holding a $1000 cheque from ME Bank at the end of the season? There are only seven weeks to go to find out. So hang on to your beanie and keep on tipping!
Currently we have Steve Lewis at the top of our AFL leaderboard, while in the NRL competition David May is at position number 1.
Good luck to all our tippers.
Terms and Conditions: Please note only financial members of ACTU affiliated unions are eligible to claim prizes. Retirees who were a member of an affiliated union at the time they retired are also eligible.
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APHEDA would like to extend thanks to all who bought and sold tickets for the 2010 Union Aid Abroad – APHEDA Raffle. Funds raised through the annual raffle will go towards more than 50 projects in 15 countries, from humanitarian relief in Gaza and the Thai/Burma border to trade union development in Vietnam and Timor Leste!
2010 Winners!
The winner of a round the world trip for two is L. Benton of NSW.
The runner up and winner of a brand new laptop is S. Moody of SA.
Congratulations also to S. Deguara of NSW who once again sold the most amount of books for APHEDA!
APHEDA would also like to thank ME for their sponsorship and ongoing support of APHEDA.
This was the biggest raffle EVER, raising vital funds for our projects.
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