Emirates thinks you’re paid too much!
Last Monday and Tuesday (24th & 25th October) the EBA bargaining team held further negotiations with company representatives.
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Local Government (State) Award Update 4: protecting penalty rates
The Employers’ Association is seeking to remove weekend penalty rates which would mean that those workers employed in positions that require weekend work miss out on time with friends and family for no extra benefit.
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LOCAL COUNCILS IGNORED IN WESTERN SYDNEY CITY DEAL
Last week the Prime Minister announced the signing of the MOU for the Western Sydney City Deal with the NSW Government, but in doing so has left local councils out of the equation. This goes against the grain of what a City Deal is supposed to achieve. City Deals provide an opportunity for governments, in particular local governments, to work together and encourage the economic growth of a region.
Read MoreLiberal Govt moves to cut Paid Parental Leave again
On Thursday 20 October 2016 the Liberal Government again introduced legislation to cut government funded pay parental leave. The Government’s previous attempts to cut the pay of parents after the birth of their child have been rejected by the Senate, however, they are now trying again.
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Unions demand new Ausgrid owners commit to maintain existing employment and service standards
Power unions have demanded that the new owners of a controlling stake in Australia’s largest electricity distribution network, Ausgrid, commit to a legally binding agreement that ensures existing employment numbers and service standards are retained at the privatised business.
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The outspoken mayor of an embattled local council is facing …Read More »
YOU DID IT! JOBS SAVED @ LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
USU Celebrates Decision to Retain In‑House Lifeguard Services, Strengthening Public Safety and Community Confidence
The United Services Union (USU) welcomes the decision to retain …Read More »
AFR: Union launches bid for WFH, four-day week to combat high petrol prices
The union for tens of thousands of council workers has …Read More »
Cost of Living Crisis: Workers Being Pushed to the Brink
United Services Union (USU) representatives attended the National Executive meeting …Read More »