Conflict of interest concerns with Coffs Council Lifesaver contract
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Local Government Industrial Updates
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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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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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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