CEPU Member Services
The union helps you with contracts, workplace and industry issues, but we have many additional benefits for members. These are just some of our services:
MEDICAL: Swanston Street Medical Centre 03 9654 2722
DENTAL: Melbourne City Dental Group 03 9662 2638
INJURIES: The Workers Occupational Health Centre 03 9662 4820 will assist if you are injured at work. Please contact CEPU in the first instance.
SUPERANNUATION: If you want expert advice on Superannuation or if you want one of the best Superannuation schemes in Australia join an industry Superfund, this will significantly reduce your superannuation administrative costs and provide other benefits. The CEPU recommends AustralianSuper 1300 853 311 Web: www.australiansuper.com
Designing Insurance for you... Insurance products at 'mates rates'
AusInsure specialises in the design and placement of insurance cover for individuals and groups.
Phone: 1300 606 608 http://www.ausinsure.net.au/
The CEPU Communications Division Vic Branch (CWU) may receive remuneration from AusInsure Pty Ltd when a policy is arranged on behalf of a member. This remuneration is to assist CWU with administration costs thus enabling the union to further enhance the service provided to members
HOME LOANS & LOW COST BANKING: MembersEquity, is one of the largest lenders in the country. Home loans, low cost personal banking, personal loans and low rate credit cards. Check the rates by calling 13 15 63 or the website: www.membersequitybank.com.au Credit Union Australia 132 282 www.cua.com.au also for: home and personal loans, commercial finance, general and health insurance, financial planning and travel services, investment and savings accounts, travel insurance, MasterCards, Visa Debit cards, Redicards, cheque books and speciality clubs for older and younger members.
LEGAL: If you require legal services, the full range of services are provided by the union lawyers Ryan, Carlisle Thomas 1300 366 006. Some services are free, some are discounted. The quality of service is monitored by the union. If your query is work related please contact the union first.
TAXATION: If you require expert taxation advice, or preparation of your tax return then CSA Financial Services 9819 7255 has a service at discount rates for you.
FINANCIAL: If you require financial advice and services contact: Bill Harding Pty Ltd 9738 1244 Regular free seminars are conducted in the union office. Also CSA Financial Services 9819 7255 and Australian National Financial Planning 9615 0675. website: http://www.cua.com.au/wps/wcm/connect/website/home/personalchange/financialplanning/financialplanning (Branches all over).
SHOPPING & TRAVEL: If you are shopping for electrical goods, cameras, white goods, new and used cars, car hire, travel, accommodation, insurance, vitamins or just about anything at all, then do it through the Union Shopper scheme. Give them your best price found and you’ll save heaps; they will get the very best deal for you (best on products over $200). Union Shopper 1300 368 117 and Union Travel 1300 369 336. Website: www.unionshopper.com.au
Until March 31st 2010 all members who place an order with Union Shopper’s electrical, travel or Motor Market services will go into the running to win one of three $500 gift vouchers.
VILLAGE OR HOYTS MOVIE TICKETS: Available through ACTU MemberConnect 1300 362 223 website: memberconnect@actu.asn.au and CEPU office 9349 4411
AMBASSADOR CARD Your Great Saving Companion. Website: www.ambassadorcard.com.au
MEMBER WELFARE FUND: The CEPU has established a welfare fund to assist members who may be in financial difficulties for various reasons
JOURNEY COVER: The CEPU is pleased to announce an important, new measure for its members: journey cover insurance to and from work from 1 January, 2009. CEPU introduces new scheme to help members
Tax Guide 09 This publication has been prepared to assist members in complying with income tax laws, particularly in relation to the deductibility of work related expense claims.
Training and Job Placement Assistance
Have you recently been made redundant?
Is redundancy looming?
Looking to get back into the industry?
Are you a subcontractor looking to get back into work?
