Worried about Money? Benefit and Money Advice for Members (Leaflet 385)

This leaflet is one in a range of leaflets Usdaw has published to better support members who are juggling paid work with raising a family. It outlines the changes to Tax Credits and gives basic benefit and money advice.

Download: Worried about Money? Benefit and Money Advice for Members (Leaflet 385)
Download: Tax Credits Calculation Guide

Date Posted: 27 January 2012

 

 

Email your MP

On 6 April, Government changes to the rules for tax credits will mean that over 
200,000 working families with children face losing £3,870 in tax credits unless 
they can find extra hours of work.

Thousands of Usdaw members are affected by these changes, but with unemployment 
so high, 78% of members cannot find the extra hours they need and face being plunged 
into poverty by the loss of almost £4,000 tax credit.

You can help stop this tax credit bombshell – email your MP now at:
http://www.unionstogether.org.uk/stopthetaxcreditbombshell

The Budget on 21 March is the last chance for George Osborne to postpone this rule change which is so unfair at a time when extra work is not available.

Supporting Parents and Carers Spotlight Day - Need a Helping Hand? 21 March 2012

In the current economic climate lots of working people are feeling the strain financially. Recent changes to Benefits and Tax Credits have hit working parents particularly hard and money worries are unlikely to disappear in the near future as more Benefit changes are planned for April 2012.

Usdaw is keen to ensure its members understand what these changes are and what they might mean for them and their families.

If you require any further information about Spotlight Day please do not hesitate to contact the Equalities Department on 0161 249 2451.

Worried about Money? Benefit and Money Advice for Members (Leaflet 385) was correct at date of publication January 2012.