Member Benefits News
Member Benefits Update Jan/Feb 2018
Welcome to 2018. And welcome to your first Australian Unions Member Benefits email for the year.
Workers needs a pay rise, and this year, Australian Unions will be fighting hard to change the rules so working people can get one.
And with record low wage growth, and the cost of living rising, as union members you get access to a few special opportunities to save some money.
Your best investment for 2018
What’s the single smartest investment for the New Year? That’s easy. You.
Questions at Work
Job Hunting and Facebook: Approach with Caution!
Sanjeev asks:
I finished year 12 last year and I’m starting to look for a job. My brother told me I need to clean up my Facebook before I start looking. Is he right?
Do Work Rules Apply at Work Parties?
Daniel asks: What’s the go with work functions? There were drinks last week for one of the people who were retiring. My boss was there and most of the staff. I got a bit trashed and started making comments to one of the women I work with in front of everyone. I was being funny and I was just having a laugh and a flirt with her but she got all upset and carried on. I guess I should say sorry but surely it’s not a work issue as it happened after hours?
Should Apprentices Be Paid for Going to Training?
Wassim asks: I'm going to start an apprenticeship to be a mechanic next month. I'm worried because I can’t afford to take time off from work to go to TAFE. My sister says I should be paid when I go to TAFE. Is she right?
