USU Fighting for Essential Energy Members: 400 corporate and support roles proposed to go
In August Essential Energy announced that approximately 400 corporate and support roles are proposed to be removed by the end of December 2026, as part of a program to reduce expenditure by around 15% over 18 months. The announcement has created significant...
From Coffee Cups to Collective Power: How nib Members Are Growing the Union
In a time where many workers feel disconnected from decision-making and uncertain about their future, something powerful has been brewing at nib — and it started with something as simple as a coffee cup. What began as grassroots, visible campaign has turned into a...
Essential Energy: Consultation must be genuine
The current changes have highlighted serious concerns about consultation. Consultation cannot mean management makes decisions and then tells employees what is happening. Where major workplace change is proposed, employees and their representatives need meaningful...
Jetstar says you’re worth 2.1%. Time to escalate action!
Last week, USU members took protected industrial action across the network. The action worked. Jetstar called an urgent bargaining meeting and shifted on the proposed classification wage increases; however, the Company has backtracked on the substantive wage offer...
Council Tries to Silence Lifeguards’ Union as Outsourcing Scandal Explodes
Coffs Harbour City Council has launched a shocking attack on transparency and workers' rights, attempting to gag the United Services Union (USU) after the union exposed its secret plan to privatise the local lifeguard service, a move that would devastate jobs, slash...
Backpay Deadline Extended: What It Means for ECEC Workers
Following strong advocacy from the USU and others, the Federal Government has extended the deadline for employers to apply for the Worker Retention Payment with backpay to 2 December 2024. Councils now have until 30 September 2025 to apply and until 31 October 2025 to...
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.
