USU@HCF: News, views and time to choose
While we continue talks with HCF management on a number of issues, late on Thursday 29 March 2018 the USU received notification from HCF of their intention to commence bargaining.
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2017 Local Government (State) Award: Disciplinary rights for members
Joining your Union is especially important, because we can’t cover you if your situation is from a prior experience. Think of it like insurance – you don’t go to get insurance after you’ve had a car wreck.
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USU@HCF: Personal Leave – your rights
Personal leave encompasses what was known as ‘sick leave’ and ‘carers leave’ and is often referred to as ‘unplanned leave’. The discussion was regarding personal leave in this regard and excludes taking of annual or long service leave, or any other prescribed leave.
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UNPAID FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEAVE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
On 26 March 2018 the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission decided to provide 5 days of unpaid leave to all employees experiencing family and domestic violence. Read why the USU is still fighting for 10 days PAID leave.
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Get Super Working For Women
The USU is part of an ASU group lobbying in Canberra this week with the aim of making Superannuation fairer for women. Women retire with half as much super as men. We have a plan to make it fair. Please sign our petition.
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