The (practical, money-saving) benefits of IEU membership

29 Jun

Union membership is about being part of a movement championing social justice. It’s about safeguarding yourself with expert industrial assistance. It’s about solidarity and ensuring the best possible working conditions for you and your colleagues.

But it can also save you money!

Explore the savings and offers at www.ieuvictas.org.au/discounts-and-offers

There are several services available to IEU members which can make a real difference to your bottom line. Most also closely align to union values of fairness, sustainability and returning profits to members.

Union members have recently told The Point:

“With 4% off my grocery shop and at least 5% off everything from Myer and Target to Kogan and Airbnb, I easily make back my union fees”

“I saved approximately $200 on car hire during a 10-day trip to New Zealand through the Union Shopper Avis discount”

“Since I moved my family’s health insurance across from [big-name for-profit fund] to Teachers Health, I’ve saved more each year than the cost of my union membership”

“I saved hundreds on a new fridge purchased through Member Advantage”

“As a movie buff, it’s great to be able to get to the cinema each month for around $15 a ticket!”

Union Shopper

Union Shopper is a 100% union-owned organisation that utilises the collective bargaining power of Australian unions to provide great benefits and savings to members.

Its major products and services include:

Electrical & whitegoods
Motor vehicles & accessories
Computers, cameras & office equipment
Insurance & professional services
Travel & accommodation
Leisure & entertainment
Gifts & shopping
Food & drink
House & garden
Personal, health & beauty
Sports, fitness & hobbies.

Member Advantage

Save big on everyday essentials! Through Member Advantage, your IEU membership provides discounts, offers & deals on:

Groceries and petrol
Movie tickets
Insurance
Electrical and whitegoods
Shopping vouchers and gift cards
Dining and accommodation
Automotive.

Teachers Health

Teachers Health is a great value, not-for-profit health insurance fund exclusively available to education union members and their families.

Teachers Health gives union members and their immediate families exclusive access to a not-for-profit health fund, with great value health insurance at a low cost with benefit payments well above industry standards.

Teachers Health offers an online comparison service - see how we compare to other insurance providers at teachershealth.com.au/compare

Bank First

Formerly Victoria Teachers Mutual Bank, Bank First is a bank that’s owned by its customers, founded on union values, and maintains close ties with the education community.

All IEU members are welcome to take advantage of the wide range of services available.

To find out more call 1300 654 822 or visit bankfirst.com.au

CoPower

Non-profit Cooperative Power is a creation of the union movement, and is a new way for everyone to buy clean, sustainable and affordable energy.

They offer energy at wholesale rates, and have committed to never increasing rates for profit. Even better, profits are returned to community projects and workers – and every customer gets to vote on how they are distributed!

Go to: www.cooperativepower.org.au