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....
Qantas rosters: we want certainty!
Members continue to report serious issues with Airport rosters, including, in many instances, breaches of your entitlements under the Qantas 11 EA (Enterprise Agreement). You’ve told us you had had enough of late notice changes, fatiguing shift patterns, and the...
LG State Award: Knowing your leave options
This USU update follows on from the previous update dated the 8th of February 2022, which covered your right to access your annual and/or long service leave in a flexible manner. This update informs you of your options in applying for leave as well as options...
Newcastle City Council: USU Action ensures consultation won’t be brushed aside
On 14 February 2022 your union attended NSW Industrial Relations Commission proceedings to ensure the consultation process for the proposed Art Gallery Restructure was compliant with the Enterprise Agreement. It is disappointing we had to escalate to the IRC once...
