Essential Energy: Combined Union meeting!
NSW Opposition Leader Jodi McKay and Deputy Opposition Leader Yasmine Catley will be attending the meeting to talk directly with Union members about the next steps of this campaign and what we can do as a Union movement and the NSW Labor Party to apply more pressure on the current Government.
Maurice Blackburn EBA negotiations progressing – we need member feedback on two issues
On the 31st July we had our third bargaining meeting with MB management. Having tabled and discussed our respective Log of Claims at EBA meeting 2, we are now in a process of exchanging draft clauses, sharing information and having general discussions on wage increases, bonuses, Classification Structures etc.
NSW LOCAL GOVERNMENT MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT UPDATE 1
This is the first of a series of updates that the USU will be releasing in consultation with the industry parties including depa, LGEA, and LGNSW.
UNION AND QANTAS IN DISCUSSIONS BEFORE REPORT BACK TO FAIR WORK COMMISSION
On 30 July, the United Services Union met with representatives of Qantas management and HR to discuss ongoing roster disputes
NRMA: TIME TO NOMINATE FOR YOUR CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE!
We are happy to report that following approval of the 2018 Enterprise Agreement, NRMA have commenced with readying us for the Consultation Committee (CCM). NRMA has proposed the first CCM be held on Tuesday 10 September from 11am to 1pm in the Sydney Olympic Park...
AN AGREEMENT WORTH VOTING FOR @ NZ DIA
Following three very productive meetings on Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th of July, the USU is happy to advise that we are now awaiting approval from Maria Robertson, Dep. CEO Service & Delivery of the entire Agreement, before being put to all employees at the Department of Internal Affairs for a vote.
Maurice Blackburn EBA negotiations are underway
On the 10 July 2019 we had our second EBA meeting. Contact us if you have any feedback on the Log of Claims.
USU@NPBS: REASONABLE EXPENSE$ – WHAT ARE THEY AND WHEN CAN YOU CLAIM THEM?
The USU has recently been in dispute with Newcastle Permanent Building Society following the Society’s decision to decline a request for reimbursement from a USU member in relation to paying for parking when attending training at Head Office.
USU@LIBRARIES: HAS YOUR POSITION CHANGED?
Following discussions with the libraries reference group the USU has gauged there seems to be a general concern of position descriptions and grading not keeping up with the role.
