Conference 2019 & year in review

This year’s Special Conference was held at the Twin Towers Services Club in Tweed Heads from 22-25 October.

Presentations and workshops were held giving conference delegates the opportunity to discuss campaigning strategies for the year ahead.

Unions NSW Secretary Mark Morey discussed the importance of campaigning for the rights of working Australians especially in the light of election losses both federally and in NSW. Protecting workers is more important than ever.

Life Membership

Special tribute was paid to Steve Birney who along with Ron Hunt and Greg Scott was awarded Life Membership of the USU.

USU Legal Officer Daniel Papps and Lawyer John Payne presented the Rules Consultation and Renewal session to delegates and USU Treasurer Ross Crawford and Admin Manager Erik Jansen along with Auditors presented the Financial Report.

Special presentation

Craig Delaney, Manager Veterans Employment Program gave a special presentation.

We were also pleased to have video presentations from NSW Opposition Leader Jodi McKay and Shadow Minister for Local Government Greg Warren.

Our sponsors

We thank all the delegates for their contribution as well as our sponsors: Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers; Local Government Super and EISS and ME Bank.