UNION WIN! Inquiry launched into sustainable local government jobs, services and funding
We’re celebrating a huge win for USU members in Local Government. The Federal Government...
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UNION WIN! Inquiry launched into sustainable local government jobs, services and funding
The Federal Government has heard the calls from USU members for action and today they have announced a Senate Inquiry into sustainable local government jobs, services and funding.
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44 years USU: Habib says goodbye!
Celebrating 44 years of dedication and mentorship at Parramatta Council, USU General Secretary Graeme Kelly, OAM, attended to honour Habib Younis’ contributions and wish him well in his retirement.
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A Strong Start to Wollongong City Council Enterprise Agreement Negotiations
Wollongong City Council’s Enterprise Agreement negotiations are officially underway. Kicking off with a mass member meeting on 28 February where the combined union Log of Claims (LOC) was endorsed, we are now in the early negotiation stages with council.
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$130,000 backpay win @ Port Macquarie Hastings Council
Recently members from the “airport” contacted the USU Organiser Damien Welsh and the USU Delegate to discuss on-call and how payments were processed in other Sections of Council. USU member action resulted in a substantial backpay win.
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