Looking to the Changing Future in Energy
As our members working across the energy industry are well aware, the last year has seen us all in...
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Energy & Utilities
Inside this edition: September/October 2025
Contents
Another great success: USU 2025 Annual Women’s Conference and State Conference
2025 USU Women’s Conference: Women’s Voices Leading Change
A message from our President
A message from the Acting General Secretary
When Work Stops, the Message Is Loud: Respect Liverpool Workers
Do you want to help others?
Turning the Tide for Transparency at Coffs Harbour City Council
Picnic Day Battle Heads Back to the Commission
Energy and Climate Issues – Standing Up for Members
Our 2025 Delegate of the Year: Laurie Canty of Goulburn-Mulwaree Council
Push for Universal Early Childhood Education and Care
A great USU win for childcare educators at Singleton Council
Metro Picnic Competition is Back – Vote and Win!
Vision Super: we’re at your service
On the Road with Australian Mutual Bank
Over $10,500 raised for Lester’s Family
Over $100k in Backpay Secured for Preschool Teachers
Qantas members set the bar for better things to come!
Our 2025 Apprentice/Trainee of the Year: Ariana Johnson of Kiama Municipal Council
Our 2025 Mentor of the Year: Kate Balding of Shoalhaven Council
Melinda Gibson, Winner of the 2025 Sinead Francis Coan Award for Outstanding Female Delegate in the Energy, Utilities, Private Sector, Airlines Sectors
Liza Buckley, winner of the 2025 Edna Ryan Award for Outstanding Female Delegate in Local Government
No Teen Should Miss Their Formal Because of Cost
Waverley Members Ready for Enterprise Agreement Talks
Higher Grade Pay for Higher grade work win at Upper Hunter Shire Council
USU sponsorships supporting future champions like Skylah!
USU Officials Hit the Road Across Western NSW
Win for Member – Alleged Performance Concerns @ Lake Macquarie City Council
Dead Animals And A Broken Fridge – Until Workers Fought Back
Asbestos Scandal at Liverpool Council
V is for Voluntary: The Importance of Voluntary Redundancies in a Restructure
To Campaign or Not?
USU Champions Public Sector Rights on the Global Stage
Uplifting spirits in Lismore: celebrating local government charity golf day
Looking to the Changing Future in Energy
By your side @ New England Weeds County Council
A Year of Broken Promises
Banks Rake in Billions While Cutting Jobs: A Wake-Up Call for Finance Workers
Are your Facilities up to the Code?