UPDATE: NSW Government’s Inquiry into the Ability of Local Governments to Fund Infrastructure and Services
Newcastle City Council have applauded the United Services Union’s submission to the inquiry...
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Local Government Industrial Updates
ARE YOU CONTEMPLATING RETIRING THIS YEAR? OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO IS? TIMING CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Recently the USU Manager North became aware of the intention of some long term USU members to...
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NAIDOC Celebrations – one day additional leave for NSW Local Government members
During NAIDOC week local government employees who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander are entitled to an additional day of paid leave.
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USU LOCAL GOVERNMENT INDUSTRIAL UPDATE: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: ARE YOU BEING PAID CORRECTLY?
This is a follow up industrial update from our previous one dated the 16th February 2023. The...
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USU LOCAL GOVERNMENT UPDATE – KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: ARE YOU BEING PAID CORRECTLY?
Under the NSW Local Government State Award all employees working in NSW Councils/Local Government...
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Massive USU Win at Lismore Council
Following 13 months of campaigning, on Wednesday 4 December NSW Local Government Minister Ron...
United Services Union Files Proceedings Against Coffs Harbour City Council Over Lifeguard Service Levels
The United Services Union (USU) has filed proceedings in the New South Wales Industrial Relations...
ABC News: Shoalhaven City Council CEO resigns amid fears of job cuts to address spiralling debt
The CEO of a NSW council covering a large portion of the state’s south coast has resigned as...
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Need help over Christmas and New Year?
The Union will be closed from midday on the 23rd …Read More »
United Services Union Files Proceedings Against Coffs Harbour City Council Over Lifeguard Service Levels
The United Services Union (USU) has filed proceedings in the …Read More »
ABC News: Shoalhaven City Council CEO resigns amid fears of job cuts to address spiralling debt
The CEO of a NSW council covering a large portion of the …Read More »
Central Coast Council Update: USU Action Leads to a Safer Workplace – NSW IRC Update
Today, the USU is reporting from the New South Wales …Read More »
WORKERS’ RIGHTS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM BUSINESS LOBBY ATTACKS
The USU joins the ACTU and other unions in condemning …Read More »