USU@TRANSGRID: AGREEMENT UPDATE
As previously advised, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) notified the business and unions that it sought submissions from the company in relation to the concerns it holds on various aspects of your Agreement.
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Armaguard EA UPDATE: Protecting your Rights
Organisers and Delegates from the USU and the TWU met with Linfox Armaguard on Tuesday 20 February to negotiate a fair and reasonable outcome for members.
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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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