When was your last performance & salary review?
It’s Your right to Progress @ work A requirement of the Local Government (State) Award 2023 is that all Councils have a salary system that sets out the rates of pay for the various roles at Council. Each Council’s salary system must have a range of grades, and each...
Crisis Unveiled in NSW Ambulance Control Rooms: Underpaid Call Takers Grapple with Attrition Woes
In a shocking revelation, the NSW Ambulance service, despite its recent intake Emergency Medical Call Takers, finds itself embroiled in a crisis within its control rooms. The celebratory induction of new graduates is overshadowed by persistent concerns about...
Kiama Council Should be Sacked Over Blue Haven Debacle
The United Services Union (USU) has renewed its call for Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig and Premier Chris Minns to place Kiama Council into Administration.
Kiama Council Must Be Sacked and an Administrator Appointed
The United Services Union (USU) believes Kiama Council should be sacked and an administrator appointed over its failure to manage its finances.
ECEC: A Year of Progress
As the year draws to a close we thank our Early Childhood Education and Care Members for their efforts. The voice of ECEC members has never been louder. Members across the state stood together and made sure they were heard in their campaign for recognition through an...
DON’T TRASH JOBS IN LISMORE
On the 15th and 16th November of November, the USU signage truck returned to the streets of Lismore to inform the residents of an important proposal, which states that Lismore City Council will be outsourcing their waste collection service to a private company on the...
Qantas Must Press the Reset Button
USU members are calling on Qantas directors and shareholders to listen to loyal employees and customers who want to see it rebuild and do much better in the future. Qantas must place its workforce at the centre of plans to rebuild the airline and...
Lismore Council: DON’T TRASH LOCAL JOBS
The United Services Union is very concerned to learn of a report recommending the outsourcing of Council’s Waste Service Operations. Any decision to outsource this service will directly impact USU members and their families - workers who, despite being personally...
Global support for Council services by Council workers
USU delegates led by President Sharon Sewell and General Secretary Graeme Kelly OAM are contributing to the International Trade Union plans to Remunicipalise council services across the world. There are good news stories about outsourced jobs and services returning...
