It’s not the time to cut jobs at Ausgrid
Following an announcement by Ausgrid that they propose to cut 230 jobs the USU is calling on the...
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Privatisation: The experts told us not to worry – but they were wrong
In December 2018 Ross Gittins, Economics Editor for the Sydney Morning Herald wrote this article about the failure of privatising government-owned businesses. Despite some changes in the political landscape, including a state election and a federal election his words are even more relevant today.
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USU will fight any attempt to fully privatise Ausgrid
An article in today’s Australian newspaper raises concerns about how the NSW Government plans on paying for planned infrastructure in the face of rising government debt. Former premier Mike Baird sold half of Ausgrid and the whole of TransGrid back in 2016. Privatisation of our monopoly assets is a con.
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Gladys’ second wave sell off?
The AEC hasn’t even completed counting the NSW election results, yet the Government’s stakes in Ausgrid & Endeavour may already be up for sale.
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NSW power workers vote overwhelming to take industrial action over stalled negotiations
Thousands of union members employed by Ausgrid have voted overwhelmingly to take part in a range of work stoppages, bans and other industrial action.
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It’s time to nominate! 2023 New Gen Awards
This year the USU New Gen Committee is again presenting two special awards to two special members....
Shellharbour Mayor misses the point on Apprentices and doesn’t understand the industry
The recent statements from Shellharbour City Council Mayor Chris Homer completely misses the point...
Shoalhaven City Council’s decision to outsource public toilet cleaners ‘reprehensible’, says union
The decision to outsource public toilet cleaners will free up $400,000 in council’s budget...
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