USU@EMIRATES: Impact of Federal Government’s Aviation Support Package
On 11 March the Federal Government announced a support package for the tourism and aviation sectors. We immediately wrote to Emirates Airlines seeking information about the impact this would have on its workforce, including commitments around rostering, stand downs...
VIRGIN GUEST SERVICES: Resourcing Updates – Shift cancellations due to lockdown/border closures
USU/ASU delegates and officials have been meeting regularly with Virgin to deal with member concerns about shift cancellations due to lockdown/border closures and other resourcing issues. While we all hope that there will be no further snap lockdowns and border...
USU@Ausgrid: Log of Claims update
After meeting number 18 was conducted on February 18, we provided you with an update as to the progress of negotiations to replace your Enterprise Agreement. After meeting number 20 was held last Thursday (4/3) we write to provide a further update on progress over the...
USU provides input into the Foster Review
As members would be aware, the Government has announced several reviews in the wake of the allegations made by Brittany Higgins. One of the reviews – led by Stephanie Foster of PM&C – is into procedures and processes following a serious incident in the work place....
Rally for AviationKeeper: Send Scott Morrison a message!
Next week we’re taking our voices to Scott Morrison and the federal government to call for AviationKeeper now! We are just a few weeks away from the government axing JobKeeper, even though thousands of aviation workers are still unable to return to work with borders...
USU@MOPS: Nothing should override an employee’s right to feel safe in the workplace
Revelations in the media in recent weeks have been quite confronting, and we as a Union wanted to maintain an open line of communication with our members during this difficult time. The USU welcomes recent reports that a review will take place into the culture of...
Qantas shouldn’t rush through a half-baked restructure
Your USU/ASU representatives met with Qantas on Monday 22 February and Thursday, 25 February. Discussions this week focused on the volume of cash sales on airport, waiting times at the contact centres, CSA assisted calls, the ‘priority’ phone number for on-airport...
Aviation: Qantas results show JobKeeper extension & AviationKeeper needed NOW
Today Qantas released their half year revenue figures publically. What this shows is the urgent need for government action across aviation in Australia to Keep Australia Flying. JobKeeper and a loyal workforce have kept Qantas going through the COVID-19 crisis. But...
NPBS: IMPROVED EA OFFER “ON THE TABLE”
The collective action of NPBS employees voting NO to last year’s EA offer has resulted in a much more acceptable package for USU members this time around. Management listened to your feedback following the September No vote and entered into the current round of...
