Union Shopper
Union Shopper is a 100% union-owned organisation that utilises the collective bargaining power of unions across Australia to provide great benefits and savings to members and their families. Their major products and services include:
- Electrical & whitegoods
- Motor vehicles & accessories
- Computers, cameras & office equipment
- Insurance & professional services
- Travel & accommodation
- Leisure & entertainment
- Gift Cards
- Movie tickets
- Restaurants
- and more
Union Shopper strives to save members as much as they can through sheer buying power, and encourage all members and their families to take advantage of the service as often as possible. To find out more about the Union Shopper service simply click this link or phone them on 1300 368 117.
Hall Payne Lawyers
As members of the Mining & Energy Union you remain able to obtain a free consultation with HPL experienced lawyers and they will endeavour to provide you with these services in a manner that suits your circumstances.
Hall Payne Lawyers’ can assist you in the following areas of law:
Personal injury, Will & Estates, Family Law, criminal Law, Defamation, Immigration Law, Disability & Super, Commercial Law, Property Law and Driving Offences.
Click here to go to Hall & Payne Lawyers
Unity Bank
Almost 20 years ago, Unity Bank extended its financial support to the mine workers, their families and local communities. Thanks to the long standing loyalty and partnership with Mining & Energy Union, Unity Bank was able to provide many mine workers the financial help they need. It is also comforting to know that there is a Bank who will always have your back during tough times.
Unity Bank is YOUR Bank. Therefore, as a Member, you have access to a wide range of financial products and services at the tip of your finger. Just give them a call on 1300 36 2000.
Click here to go to Unity Bank
The history of Unity Bank
Westfund Health Insurance
Westfund are more than a health fund. They’re a not-for-profit organisation building a new kind of healthcare for collective good.
By investing in making communities healthier, by expanding access to affordable healthcare for their members and by bringing out the best in their people, they’re helping Australians to feel good while making a positive social impact.
For many years Westfund Health Insurance has collaborated closely with The Union for the benefit of their members.
This partnership is reflected by a 5% discount* for MEU members on their eligible Westfund policy.
*T’s and C’s apply. For more information or to get a quote visit: https://www.westfund.com.au/corporate/meu-queensland-district-5/
Taylors Solicitors
Taylors Solicitors in Mackay has many years of experience with legal matters involving the mining industry and its workers. For Mining & Energy Union members they offer free basic wills and a free 30 minute consultation on other matters such as estates, workers compensation matters and total and permanent disablement claims. They also offer discounted fees on conveyancing to Mining & Energy Union members. A team member will be happy to provide further advice.
Coverforce / Cerberos Brokers
Coverforce / Cerberos Brokers
Coverforce / Cerberos Brokers have been handling the Group Income Protection and Group Life & Total Permanent Disablement Insurances on behalf of members since 2006. Cerberos have now joined Coverforce, one of Australia’s largest insurance brokers. Coverforce are the District’s appointed insurance brokers act on behalf of members in arranging the insurance and most importantly in claims assistance with nearly 2,000 claims administered. At a glance, the coverage includes the following:
Income Protection
- 14 day waiting period with 28 day waiting period option
- Premiums in 5 age categories 29 and under, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59 and 60 to 69.
- Cover up to 85% of gross earning up to a maximum of $2,310.00
- Tax deductible premiums
- Maximum 104 week benefit period
- No application forms needed
- Benefit payable at the same time as receiving sick leave after initial 140 hours sick leave offset provision. Benefit payable at the same time as receiving personal leave entitlements (annual leave and long service leave).
Life, Death & Total Permanent Disablement
- Death by Accident, TPD by Accident & Life cover (Death by Sickness) of $150,000, with a weekly premium of $22.50 – irrespective of age.
- Cover can be increased from the standard $150,000 cover to either $250,000 or $500,000
- Cover from 16 years to 65 years old.
- Minimal application forms.
- Cover is 24 hours a day 7 days a week including work related accidents
Mine Super
Since 1941, they’ve been committed to the retirement outcomes of their members and being a trusted super partner in the communities they serve. They have a boots on the ground approach, with regional offices bringing Mine Super to the communities and workplaces of their members.
Watch the video below to find out more about how they support workers in the Australian coal mining industry.
