Maurice Blackburn EA to begin soon
Thank you to all staff across Australia who filled in the USU/ASU Maurice Blackburn (MB) EASurvey. We had a great response to the Survey which we transformed into the USU/ASU Log of Claims which has been endorsed at members’ meetings. Now we are ready to bargain.
Re-structure and voluntary redundancy @ Ausgrid
Your union recently concluded consultation/negotiations with regards to what the anticipated re-structure initiatives will look like; we have fielded a few enquiries since the business’ bulletin to all staff and wish to clarify a few points.
Qantas Classification “Bungle” update
Back in early February 2019, Qantas told staff and the world that they had failed to pay a significant number of current and former staff in accordance with the USU/ ASU’s Enterprise Agreements probably since 2013.
AER Determination @ Ausgrid leads to job cuts
The USU received a call from Ausgrid management yesterday (28/5) and was advised of Ausgrid’s intention to cut more jobs as a result of the most recent AER Determination.
Asbestos in the Workplace
UNITED SERVICES UNION WATER AND SEWER VOCATIONAL GROUP UPDATE: The USU is committed to advocate for the correct handling of discarded toxic materials and the use of relevant safety apparatus.
USU@ESSENTIAL ENERGY: BULLYING SURVEY
USU Delegates will be meeting with Essential Energy’s Executive Management Team on 12th June 2019 to discuss strategies around methods to discourage Bullying and Harassment within Essential Energy. We want to hear from you.
AER Determination @ Ausgrid
The USU met with representatives of Ausgrid last Wednesday (8 May) to discuss the Final AER Determination and the impacts it has on roles in Ausgrid.
USU BULLETIN: NEW AGREEMENT @ REX HAS STARTED!
The USU would like to advise our members at Regional Express that your new EBA has been approved by Fair Work and and took effect as of Friday 3rd May 2019.
Central Coast Council three year merger anniversary: USU Members still protected!
USU members would be aware it is now only a few weeks away from the three year anniversary of the Central Coast Council proclamation, resolved 12th May 2016. USU members have rightfully raised concerns over this date and any future outcomes.
