In the news: Canberra Times: Australian first’ as council staff take mayor to court
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AFR: Union launches bid for WFH, four-day week to combat high petrol prices
The union for tens of thousands of council workers has moved to establish emergency work from home...
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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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In the news: Footpaths at $1000 a metre: Spending, costs ‘out of control’ as fight over rate rises heats up
A council whose “out of control” spending includes $1 million a kilometre on footpaths was among...
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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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YOU DID IT! JOBS SAVED @ LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
The USU thanks and congratulates all members at Liverpool City Council. The win against proposed...
USU Celebrates Decision to Retain In‑House Lifeguard Services, Strengthening Public Safety and Community Confidence
The United Services Union (USU) welcomes the decision to retain local beach lifeguard services...
In the news: Canberra Times: Australian first’ as council staff take mayor to court
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