Your Local Government Award rights
Being a member of the USU delivers real benefits to members. Check out this update that explains some of the rights and benefits that members get that non-members do not! It pays to belong!
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Award 2017
Workplace Change: Your rights under the Local Government (State) Award 2017
Did you know when it comes to the Local Government (State) Award the clause on Workplace Change refers to the Unions’ role on twelve separate occasions? Being a member of your union is crucial!
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2017 Local Government (State) Award: Disciplinary rights for members
Joining your Union is especially important, because we can’t cover you if your situation is from a prior experience. Think of it like insurance – you don’t go to get insurance after you’ve had a car wreck.
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Local Government State Award 2017: Picnic Day rights for members
Did you know that union members have rights that non-members do not? Check out how the Picnic Day Clause works for members vs non-members.
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98.98% say yes to Local Government Award
In the vote for a new Local Government Award, members had their say with a record 98.98% voting YES to the new Award which delivers guaranteed wage increases over the coming three years.
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