The USU is here for you regardless of the Bluehaven sale
As you are aware council has made the shameful decision to sell Bluehaven Care after 40 years of service to the community. The union is here for our members and while we oppose this decision to sell the service our number one priority is our members and maintaining...
Kiama Bluehaven sale
We wake today devastated to hear the news of council’s intention to sell Bluehaven Care. It is disappointing and shameful that the business has been left in its current financial state that has allowed the environment where this is being considered an appropriate...
USU/ASU meets with Virgin Australia management on safety, job share and other issues
Your USU/ASU delegates met face-to-face with Virgin Australia representatives to talk about important issues to you. Staffing levels Short staffing remains an issue for VA, but the airline has continued to recruit new staff every month. The airline raised that short...
Shoalhaven Council members take action
Today USU members at Shoalhaven Council took industrial action, walking off the job in support of local, secure jobs. Members were opposing the contracting out of amenities and other services. The USU and our members are calling on Councillors to reconsider their...
WIN FOR MEMBERS AS TRANSGRID AGREEMENT CERTIFIED
The TransGrid Enterprise Agreement 2020 was yesterday certified by the Fair Work Commission. This is a terrific outcome given the frustrations that were associated with the negotiations and it is a decision your union welcomes. To recap the headline achievements...
Shoalhaven City Council’s decision to outsource public toilet cleaners ‘reprehensible’, says union
The decision to outsource public toilet cleaners will free up $400,000 in council's budget according to Shoalhaven Mayor, Amanda Findley. But the work should be carried out by council workers, according to unionists, who fear the decision may lead to outsourcing...
New Qantas kiosks don’t address shortfalls
Your USU/ASU representatives met with Qantas to get an update on the new kiosks that are to be rolled out in Airports over the coming months. While it has long been known that the current kiosks are at the end of life, it appears from initial discussions that the new...
Local Government Award: Prevented from getting to work?
This update informs you of your Award rights if you are prevented from attending work due to the recent floods. The clause in the 2020 NSW Local Government State Award is Clause 12 PAYMENT OF EMPLOYEES. (v) An employee’s ordinary pay shall not be reduced when the...
Wollongong Council using employee surveys to target union members
Are you aware of what a 360° feedback survey is? Are you aware of the practice that your Council has engaged in, and the way they are utilising these surveys? These surveys ask employees to provide feedback on their colleague’s performance and attitudes anonymously....
