Your contribution to the United Services Union has been vital to the success of the Union and its fight for workers and their families. Your continued support of the Union is important to us and General Secretary Graeme Kelly invites you to continue your participation with the USU through the USU Retired Members Club.

The Retired Members Club offers you many of the services available to USU members and enables the Union to have the benefit of your experience.

The Club is open to all long-serving members, employees and officials of the USU and we encourage you to join. Please read this brochure for more details on what your membership will deliver.

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Application FormMr/ Miss/ Mrs/ Ms _____ Surname: ______________________________________

Given Names: _____________________________________________________________

USU Membership Number: _______________________________________________

Joining Date (if known): __________________________________________________

Organisation(s) for whom you worked while a member:

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If so, at what period: ___________________ to ________________________________

Home Address: ___________________________________________________________

Post Code: _________________________ Date of Birth: _______________________

Phone: ______________________________ Fax: _________________________________

Mobile: _____________________________ Email: ______________________________

I hereby apply to become a member of the USU Retired Members Club and agree to abide by the Rules.

Signature of Applicant: ___________________________________________________

Date: _______________________________________________________________________

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The aim of the Retired Members’ Club is to foster goodwill and friendship amongst retired unionists and to provide the opportunity for long term unionists to access the benefits of union membership and to promote the cause of labour and unionism.

Membership of the Club is open to former members of the MEU, FCU and USU members who:

• have five years or more of continuous membership with the union prior to their retirement or

• are endorsed Life members or

• are former employees or officials of the union having ten or more years of continuous service.

The Club Committee may accept written applications from those who may not meet the above criteria, but have made a significant contribution to the Union.

HEAD OFFICE:Level 7 321 Pitt StSydney 2000Phone: 02 9265 8211Fax: 02 9261 2265Support team: 1300 136 604Email: united@usu.org.auWeb: www.usu.org.au

Central West:Shop 11, 142 William StBATHURST 2795Ph: 02 6334 4825Fax: 02 6331 2834

Murray:Unit 7, 54 Fitzmaurice StWAGGA WAGGA 2650Ph: 02 6931 7990Fax: 02 6931 7271

New England:Shop 3,Harvey Norman Centre4 Queen Elizabeth DrARMIDALE 2350Ph & Fax: 02 6771 4911

Newcastle:86 Lawson StHAMILTON 2303Ph: 02 4962 1444Fax: 02 4962 1758

North Western:2/46 Church StDUBBO 2830Ph: 02 6881 6766Fax: 02 6881 6816

Northern:55-61 Prince StGRAFTON 2460Ph & Fax: 02 6643 5299

Port Macquarie:1/157 Gordon StPORT MACQUARIE 2444Ph: 02 6584 7787Fax: 02 6584 6924

Riverina:Suite 8, 165 Lachlan StHAY 2711Ph & Fax : 02 6993 1419

Southern:1-3/100 Market StWOLLONGONG 2500Ph: 02 4226 4784Fax: 02 4227 6951

The Union’s official journal - The official journal of the USU will be regularly mailed to you featuring union news with a focus on your industry.

Regular e-news bulletins - As a member of the Retired Members Club you will receive regular news and updates about union activities, campaigns and Retired Members events. Retired Members news will also be posted on the USU Retired Members webpage.

Union Shopper providing discounted goods and services - You can save on anything. Decide exactly what you want to buy, call Union Shopper on 1300 368 117 and tell them the make, model and your best price. Union Shopper staff will hunt up the best price and arrange delivery.

USU rates at Riverside Resort @ Port Macquarie: Stay in comfort at the USU’s own holiday resort - enjoy great discounts at our combined motel and caravan park in one glorious location! Call Riverside on (02) 6583 7388 or visit www.riversideresortatport.com.au. USU Retired Club members and their families can now take a break at the RTBU Holiday Park at Jervis Bay at special member rates! Visit www.usu.org.au/holiday-discounts for more details and conditions.

USU Picnic Ticket (Metro members) Legal Services from USU solicitors Carroll & O’Dea (formerly

White Barnes) for the preparation of wills. Please phone the USU office on (02) 9265 8211 to make your appointment.

USU accommodation rates at the Coronation Hotel. 5-7 Park Street Sydney, phone: 92663100.

Superannuation advice: Access to USU trustees on the Local Government, Energy, CARE and legalsuper Superannuation Funds.

Member Benefits Program: Access to great savings through our Where To Enjoy program. As a member of the USU RMC you can receive fantastic benefits from local, national and international businesses. Visit our website www.usu.org.au or www.wheretoenjoy.com/usunsw to start saving!

Membership of the Club is a one-off fee of $30 and provides the following services:

The USU is still your union - call the USU on (02) 9265 8211 or the USU Support Team on 1300 136 604 or visit the website at www.usu.org.au

Protecting the futureYour membership offers you

United Autumn 2014 • 1

United is the official journal of the NSW Local Government, Clerical, Administrative, Energy, Airlines & Utilities Union • Autumn 2014Unitednews

PROUD TO BEUNION

Revitalising Local Government: Our Verdict pages 4-5

Make the Switch and WIN! pages 6-7

APPRENTICE/MENTOR OF THE YEAR SEE PAGE 29

Qantas workers take their message to Canberra pages 8-9

THE VITAL ROLE UNIONS PLAY: PAGE 3

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