20kg lift limit and PPE boots @ Armaguard
Last week we gave an account of activities to date regarding a 20kg lift limit imposed on employees. We hoped to have had a response from Armaguard already however none has been forthcoming so we have written to Armaguard.
Virgin Australia: FWAs- next steps following National Workplace Consultation Committee in Brisbane
USU/ASU representatives and delegates attended the National Consultation Committee in Brisbane last Wednesday.
20kg lift limit and PPE boots @ Armaguard
For the last few months United Services Union (USU) Official Emily Callachor and USU Delegates Sharon Lindsay and Darren Gulliver have been looking into a safety concern around the maximum lift limit, which currently sits at 20 kilograms (kgs).
When Stress in the Workplace is too much?
If stress on the job is interfering with your job performance, health and or personal life, it’s time to take action. No matter what your job is, there are things you can do to reduce your overall stress levels and regain a sense of control at work.
City of Newcastle Council EA: 98.72% ENDORSED & APPROVED
USU members have overwhelmingly endorsed a new Enterprise Agreement, with 98.72% of USU members voting to support the agreement.
Bonus Issue front and centre at the Qantas AGM
USU/ASU delegates and officials attended the Qantas AGM in Brisbane on Friday 26th October 2018 and put the company’s imposition of conditions on this year’s bonuses front and centre as an issue for staff in the questions we put to the Chairman of the Board and CEO...
City of Newcastle EA: Make sure you have a say!
USU Members will have the opportunity to vote on a new Enterprise Agreement that guarantees wage increases for City of Newcastle employees over the next three years and provides improved terms and conditions of employment and job security.
USU@ENERGY: WORKPLACE DELEGATES ARE OUR EYES AND EARS!
Our union relies on its delegate networks to be our “eyes and ears” on the ground. We are looking for delegates in the energy sector, could it be you?!
ESSENTIAL ENERGY: Drug and Alcohol Update
The USU, along with the other Energy Unions, met with Essential Energy Senior Management including CEO John Cleland on Thursday 11th October to discuss the proposed new Drug and Alcohol Policy @ Essential Energy.
