United magazine Summer 2019: Looking to the future
The USU’s Winter 2019 edition of United has been sent to members. Check it out!
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USU@AHM: EA WRAP UP
You can all be very proud of the effort and achievement of your Union Delegates and employee bargaining representatives. They fought very hard to secure the best possible deal for you.
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Warning alert: DON’T KEEP WORKING IF YOUR HEALTH OR SAFETY IS AT RISK
Should you feel ill or otherwise impacted by any climatic circumstance, including poor air quality, you can immediately stop work and move to a safe place.
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The Old “Informal Chat Routine”: Ensure you’re fairly represented
It has been alleged to the USU that a small minority of managers/supervisors at Port Stephens Council are using unethical and unscrupulous tactics in requesting USU members attend an informal chat then proceeding with formalising matters.
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USU@NPBS: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
There are basic guidelines that must be followed by Management when discussing performance or disciplinary matters with employees. These fall under the terminology of Natural Justice – sometimes referred to Procedural Fairness.
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