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UNION WIN! Wage cap FINALLY Removed

UNION WIN! Wage cap FINALLY Removed

After more than a decade, the failed NSW public sector wages cap is gone. Last week the NSW Parliament passed legislation to remove the powers that allowed state governments to cap the wages of public sector workers below the cost of living. Removing the cap means our...

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LISMORE COUNCIL WORKERS CONDEMN WASTE OUTSOURCING DECISION

LISMORE COUNCIL WORKERS CONDEMN WASTE OUTSOURCING DECISION

Members of the United Services Union (USU) employed at Lismore City Council have condemned last night’s decision by the Council to outsource its waste collection operations. The future employment of our members is now under a cloud as the Council proceeds with its...

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LISMORE COUNCIL WORKERS RALLY TO SAVE LOCAL JOBS

LISMORE COUNCIL WORKERS RALLY TO SAVE LOCAL JOBS

Lismore City Council workers will rally outside the Council Chambers ahead of tonight’s Council meeting which will discuss a proposal to privatise waste services. Members of the public are also invited to attend. WHO: LISMORE COUNCIL WORKERS AND USU GENERAL SECRETARY...

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DON’T TRASH JOBS IN LISMORE

DON’T TRASH JOBS IN LISMORE

On the 15th and 16th November of November, the USU signage truck returned to the streets of Lismore to inform the residents of an important proposal, which states that Lismore City Council will be outsourcing their waste collection service to a private company on the...

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Qantas Must Press the Reset Button

Qantas Must Press the Reset Button

    USU members are calling on Qantas directors and shareholders to listen to loyal employees and customers who want to see it rebuild and do much better in the future.  Qantas must place its workforce at the centre of plans to rebuild the airline and...

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Lismore Council: DON’T TRASH LOCAL JOBS

Lismore Council: DON’T TRASH LOCAL JOBS

The United Services Union is very concerned to learn of a report recommending the outsourcing of Council’s Waste Service Operations. Any decision to outsource this service will directly impact USU members and their families - workers who, despite being personally...

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Global support for Council services by Council workers

Global support for Council services by Council workers

USU delegates led by President Sharon Sewell and General Secretary Graeme Kelly OAM are contributing to the International Trade Union plans to Remunicipalise council services across the world.   There are good news stories about outsourced jobs and services returning...

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GREAT REASONS TO JOIN THE UNITED SERVICES UNION

Industrial Strength

With the collective strength of 30,000 members you are never alone.

Workplace support

Our industrial and legal staff are based in offices right across NSW.

Where to Enjoy Benefits

Access to a huge range of fantastic benefits and services from thousands of locations.

Journey to work insurance

Protection for members on their way to and from work.

Holiday discounts

Great discounts at our Riverside Resort in Port Macquarie or at Jervis Bay.

Legal help at work

Legal advice from Carroll & O’Dea Solicitors, including a free will.

Phil Smyth Scholarships

The Phil Smyth scholarships are awarded in February each year.

USU Picnic Day

USU members celebrate their union membership with family and fellow members.

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Local Government

Local Government

If you work in Local Government the USU is your union. The USU covers employees right across the local government industry.

Energy

Energy & Utilities

The USU is a major union in the NSW energy industry. The occupations of USU members cover the range of occupations within the modern energy industry.

Private sector

Private Sector

The USU represents workers employed as private sector clerical and administrative (C&A) employees in most industries.

Airlines

Airlines

The USU represents workers employed in the airlines industry, including Check-in Officers, Service Desk Officers, Ticket Sales Officers, Passenger Control Unit Officers.

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