We have some great news - the Low Income Super Contribution has been saved!
Over 14,000 of you signed on to ask politicians to protect the LISC payment. Because of your efforts Clive Palmer announced that his party will oppose Tony Abbott's attempts to get rid of it. With Palmer's votes added to Labor, the Greens, John Madigan and Nick Xenophon the LISC is now safe.
This means that over 3.6 million workers will have a more secure retirement. This is a big deal.
We think that when politicians do the right thing it is worth thanking them and letting them know that it matters. That's why we are asking Australian Unions supporters to write a thank you note to the politicians who have protected the LISC.
Click here to leave a message of thanks for the MPs who supported the LISC: http://www.australianunions.org.au/lisc_thank_you
We will gather all the letters together and deliver them to MPs in Canberra next week.
The LISC was created by the last Labor government to bring some balance back to the superannuation system. Before it was introduced those on big incomes received massive tax concessions while low income earners got nothing. The LISC is a big step to addressing that unfairness.
Click here to say thanks to MPs for supporting the LISC: http://www.australianunions.org.au/lisc_thank_you
This win demonstrates that there are no guarantees Tony Abbott will get his way on everything. When we come together, and stand up for what is right, we have real power. We can make a real difference.
Thanks to everyone who stood up to protect the LISC. You have made a difference to the lives of millions of Australians.
This is what being union is all about.
Thanks again --
Ged, Dave and the Australian Unions team
http://www.australianunions.org.au/
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