The Old “Informal Chat Routine”: Ensure you’re fairly represented
It has been alleged to the USU that a small minority of managers/supervisors at Port Stephens Council are using unethical and unscrupulous tactics in requesting USU members attend an informal chat then proceeding with formalising matters.
USU@NPBS: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
There are basic guidelines that must be followed by Management when discussing performance or disciplinary matters with employees. These fall under the terminology of Natural Justice – sometimes referred to Procedural Fairness.
Goldenfields Water LOG OF CLAIMS
United Services Union delegates have begun negotiations with management on a new Enterprise Award at Goldenfields Water. The USU has tabled the log of claims.
MoPs EA: We’ve hit the Ground running
Bargaining has formally begun for the Members of Parliament Staff EA and the USU/ASU has hit the ground running, logging our first two stages of bargaining claims.
USU@Ausgrid
The combined unions have been in consultation with Ausgrid regarding the proposed implementation of the Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) and Medical Assessment Procedure.
AWARD 2020: COUNCILS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR STAFF
Important notice to all NSW local government employees who are employed under the State Award and who believe that councils should consult with their staff.
USU@AHM: It’s your time to decide
After approximately three months of negotiations between USU representatives and AHM Medibank, your employer has decided that it is time to put their enterprise agreement (EA) offer to a vote. The ballot for the AHM EA opens 20 November and will close on Monday, 25 November.
AHM EA: Just vote NO!
Superannuation benefit for long standing employees set to disappear!
USU@AHM: WHEN IS A VOTE NOT FAIR?
It is extremely disappointing that management threatens our members with no back pay if they VOTE NO on their very disappointing wages offer.
