Member discount and consumer services
Member discount & consumer services Union Shopper has developed a first class business in membership services, providing excellent savings on a range of goods and services.
Through our union's affiliation with the ACTU, members of the NSW/ACT Independent Education Union now have access to a wide range of services and discounts through Union Shopper. Union Shopper is a telephone based service offering:
- Electrical (White and brown goods)
- Motor Market (New and used)
- Computers/Software/Hardware
- Printers
- Furniture
- Mowers/Power Tools
- Cameras
- Sewing Machines (selected brands)
- Theme Park Tickets
- Luggage (selected brands)
- Manchester (selected brands)
- Union Shopper Travel
- Accommodation
- Vitamins/Health Products
- Carpets
- Dental
- Car Rental
- Coats/Jackets & Accessories
- Insurance (car, house, contents, life, legal fees, business, travel)
- Windscreens
- Tyres
You will need to identify yourself as a member of the Independent Education Union and provide your union membership number.
The services are available by ringing 1300 368 117. Brochures with current offers are available from the IEU office or go to the Union Shopper website at www.unionshop.org.au
To download a copy of the Union Shoppers Fast Facts Newsletter, please click here.
Union members wine club
This is a mail order club available to members only. Brochures including an application form are available from the IEU office. Membership is free and there is no obligation to buy. The wine club can be contacted on (02) 9624 8333 or 1800 062 626.
Members Equity Bank
Members Equity Members Equity Bank (ME), owned by leading Industry Super Funds, has a range of straightforward and fair home loans that offer IEU members a range of benefits. read more
SGE, the Service Credit Union
SGE Credit Union
For over 50 years SGE Credit Union has been providing its members with a range of financial services, such as high interest savings accounts and term deposits, personal, car and home loans and Visa Debit and Credit Cards.
SGE Credit Union have Service Centres located throughout NSW and Victoria including our Call Centre, SGE Direct. With SGE’s telephone banking, internet banking, EFTPOS and ATM access, most transactions can be made without the need to visit a Service Centre.
At SGE,we understand the importance of education. That is why we are here to help educate you and your family on saving and investments, including which accounts may suit your needs, and if required how to budget and save to reach your financial goals. We can also offer you a range of loans, whether for personal, business or investment purposes. We have a fantastic relationship with an array of third party groups to help you with financial advice, insurance or travel needs. No matter what your financial circumstances, talk to SGE Credit Union first.
For further information contact SGE Direct on 1300 364 400 (service available 24 hours for phone banking), or visit our website at www.sgecu.com.au SGE also has a team of development officers who will visit your work location to discuss any matter regarding membership with SGE Credit Union.
"All products issued by SGE Credit Union Limited. ABN 72 087 650 637, AFSL No. 238311. 230 Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW 2000. Terms & Conditions, Fees & Charges apply and are available at our offices/service centres, our website and on application. You should read and consider these before deciding whether to use any product."
Accommodation FLAG - Hotels - Inns - Resorts - Apartments IEU members are eligible to join the Flag Choice Club which provides discounts of at least 10 per cent and as much as 35 per cent in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Fiji.
Best Western Gold Crown Club
Best Western offers members significant discounts for accommodation in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, Israel and Singapore. Special rates apply for Windscreens O'Brien. IEU members can join by calling the IEU office. We will then issue you with a membership card.
Quality Hotel SC
Cnr Goulburn and Elizabeth Streets, Sydney (Rates valid as at August 2003)
- single or double $100 (gst incl) plus $15.00 for breakfast
Rates are subject to change. You will need to identify yourself as an Independent Education Union member to receive the special rate. For reservations telephone (02) 9282 0987 or 1800 221 141.
Car rental
Avis/Hertz/Budget/Thrifty
Members pay corporate rates for car rentals with all these companies. Avis extend these rates to car hire overseas but recommend that you make your bookings in Australia.
The IEU office will provide a sticker carrying the IEU's identification number. This must be produced when claiming the discount. To make a decision as to which company is offering the most competitive rate, members should check the insurance rates and conditions and any additional costs for travel to country areas.
Car rental companies often advertise specials for limited periods - discounts will not usually apply to these specials. NRMA members may find some rates lower if bookings are made through the NRMA.
Recreational services
Sydney University Sports and Aquatic Centre Members can join the Noel Martin Recreation Centre for an annual fee (price on application). Facilities include a swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, weight lifting, aerobics and cardio-vascular equipment.
Members should ring (02) 9351 4978 for details of fees for these facilities.
Wollongong University Recreation and Sports Association
IEU members who are graduates of Wollongong University or other colleges or universities can join the association for an annual fee (price on application).
This gives members access to all facilities at rates which are at an average 50 per cent below commercial rates. Telephone: (02) 4221 4700
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