Wage increases and a fairer workplace! New Award Endorsed! 89.94% Vote YES!
On 16 June 2026, the NSW Industrial Relations Commission made the new Local Government (State)...
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Members, we have had a turbo charged start to 2026. Before I talk about the Local Government Award...
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Members, if you had told me on the 1st January that I would be sitting in the General Secretary’s...
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Another great success: USU 2025 Annual Women’s Conference and State Conference
Between Sunday the 21st of September our Annual USU Women’s Conference was held, going into Monday...
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UNION WIN: NSW workers have won the biggest increase in working rights in over 30 years
In June changes to the NSW Industrial Relations Act strengthening work, health and safety laws...
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