Our Legal Services provider, Maurice Blackburn, has partnered with Safewill, Australia's leading online will provider, to offer you an even more convenient and accessible way to create your will. To take advantage of this service, simply head to unionwills.com.au to determine whether you need a standard or complex will. If a standard will is suitable for you, you'll be directed to the Safewill website to complete your application. At the time of payment, enter your union voucher code (you can find this in last Together newsletter in your inbox) to set the cost to $0. You'll also need to provide your union membership number and credit/debit card details for identification purposes only. We're excited to that Maurice Blackburn’s partnership with Safewill to provide you with an efficient and seamless experience when creating your will. Safewill has a 4.9-star rating out of more than 1,500 reviews, so you can trust that you're in good hands. To read about Safewill in more detail and how the partnership works, please refer to this FAQ document.
Great news for Together members at Maurice Blackburn! Last year, union members and Maurice Blackburn reached in principle agreement regarding the Maurice Blackburn EA. Reaching an in principle agreement meant that the EBA was put to a vote by all employees at MB. Union members were hoping for a strong 'YES' vote to secure the wins made in this agreement and show what the power of being union can achieve in the workplace. So it's fantastic news to report that employees at MB have overwhelmingly endorsed the Maurice Blackburn Employees' Agreement 2021 negotiated by the bargaining team. Congratulations! 99% of staff who voted said 'YES' to approve the proposed Agreement. This is a ringing endorsement for the deal negotiated by union members. Together/ASU members have worked hard to secure a fair increase to pay and conditions for members at Maurice Blackburn. The 99% approval vote shows the power of union membership at Maurice Blackburn. The delegates on the national bargaining team deserve a huge thank you. They all put a huge amount of time and effort into these negotiations. Union members should check their inbox for details about what's next with the approval process, including details about your back pay. If you can't find your email, contact your union office on your.union@together.org.au. Celebrate the win! Ask a colleague to join the union! Union members have secured a strong Agreement that delivers fair increases to pay and conditions. Celebrate the win by encouraging your colleagues to join your union. We are stronger when we act together. If you have any questions about the Agreement, get in touch with your local delegates or email your.union@together.org.au.
