To learn more about the peak representation bodies for the local government sector, see below.

Who we are?

The USU supports and empowers our 30,000 NSW Local Government members and hundreds of workplace delegates with the skills, knowledge and experience to ensure our members rights are respected and to represent and advise our members in the workplace in evening out the playing field so when change or problems occur they are not on their own.

  • Protection
    We work with our numerous workplace delegates and officials who are trained and are available to protect and enhance our members’ wages and conditions.
  • Representation
    With strong delegates structures and regional offices located across NSW and the ACT we represent our members’ rights at work.
  • Activism
    We encourage our members, delegates and officials to be active in building stronger and fairer workplaces and communities.
  • Support
    Financial members are able to contact the specially trained USU Support Team on 1300 136 604 who can refer you to your local delegates and officials.

Learn more about USU member benefits here

We take a broad approach to our responsibilities to members and give advice and assistance on professional issues as well as the more predictable industrial and workplace issues.

We act for members to contest:

  • changes to leaseback practices and policies
  • removal of variable working day systems or flexible working hour systems
  • unreasonable rejection of applications for leave
  • unreasonable imposition of forcing employees to take leave
  • access to flexible work or part-time work to properly discharge parental and family responsibilities
  • return to normal hours when those parental and family responsibilities change
  • bullying or harassment at work
  • unsafe or unpleasant working conditions
  • unfair treatment in performance reviews and behavioural management
  • unreasonable management of sick leave

To learn more about us, visit www.depa.net.au

 

The Local Government Engineers’ Association (LGEA) is the largest collective voice of local government engineers and technical professionals in NSW.

We can help you at every stage of your career with expert advice on your pay, conditions and your rights at work. We advocate strongly for our members and offer a range of member benefits including:

  • Industrial representation and advice
  • Campaigns and advocacy
  • Free RPeng engineer assessment and accreditation scheme
  • Continuing Professional Development
  • Journey insurance
  • Careers services

Whether you are seeking information on classification levels, salaries or contracts of employment, representation over dismissal or redundancy, or help with any other employment issue, we can help.

Learn more about LGEA member benefits here 

Local Government NSW is the peak employer body for local government in NSW. They represent the interests of general-purpose councils, county councils and other related local government bodies.

Local Government NSW advocates for the collective interests of employers and we provide a range of other services and benefits to members, including:

  • Recognition Awards
  • Councillor mentoring
  • Grant support
  • IR advice and representation
  • Legal support
  • Online Networks – connect with your industry peers
  • Professional development courses
  • Events and conferences

To learn more about the member benefits, visit our website here.