1. UnionsNSW WHS Briefing 2013 November 2013

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3. 3 | Why are we talking about Superannuation? 198020101985 < 40% with super ACTU agreement 41% with super Most industry funds set up (to hold 3%) 90% with super superannuation is largest asset after family home 1992 SG legislation Growth of super Unions stand for a better life - at work and after work Unions fought for and created Industry Super so workers could have a better life in retirement

4. Coalition government policies on super 4 >SG increase delay >Repeal of low income earners super concession >FOFA wind back >Default funds in Awards >Governance >Financial System Inquiry

5. Coalition commits to super schedule Sally Patten, Financial Review, November 14 5 > Remove default retirement products from the industrial awards system. >" [We will be] looking at issues like the default funds and who can provide a default fund, and again we want maximum competition and transparency in that process rather than a process where they are selected by the Fair Work Commission or some other entity," (Arthur Sinodinos)

6. Keeping super strong for members

7. Default funds in Modern Awards 7 >Over the eight years to 2011, default funds in modern Awards have averaged an after-tax return of 6.4 per cent, compared with 5.5 per cent for non-default funds. >Industry funds will campaign to keep super funds in Awards.

8. Working with unions

9. We can help you with 9 >Research >Enterprise bargaining >Independent comparisons – fees, insurance, performance >Calculators for members >Communications for members >Support on super issues >Education

10. 10 | In summary >Unions played a key role in securing superannuation for workers >Industry funds can be a great choice >Unions have an important role to play