NSW LIBERAL-NATIONAL GOVERNMENT OBJECTS TO RECOGNISING 100 YEARS SINCE WOMEN COULD STAND FOR OFFICE
Today the NSW Liberal-Government members of the Legislative Council refused NSW Labor Shadow Minister for Local Government, Peter Primrose, from being allowed to move a motion recognizing it has been 100 years since NSW Parliament passed legislation that enabled NSW women to stand for office in local government, and other public offices.
Crookwell Gazette: Council and union in IRC stand-off
The United Services Union has confirmed they are in dispute with Upper Lachlan Shire Council over restructure plans. The union has serious concerns about possible job losses. The dispute has been covered in today’s Crookwell Gazette.
Cessnock City Council adopts family and domestic violence protocol for staff
Earlier in the year we launched our ‘We Won’t Wait: Paid Domestic Violence Leave Policy’ campaign seeking support from NSW Councils. We are proud that Cessnock Council has supported this important campaign.
Dodgy garbos hit with further police raids
Something stinks! Check out this article which includes USU Manager Metro Steve Donley’s interview with Ray Hadley about the dodgy deals at Cumberland Council. Steve calls it like it is!
Bayside becomes first amalgamated council to negotiate Enterprise Agreement with staff
Bayside Council has become the first amalgamated council to negotiate an enterprise agreement with its staff. More than 80 per cent of council staff voted to support the Bayside Enterprise Agreement.
Illawarra Mercury: May Day call for action as ‘Change the Rules’ campaign continues
The Illawarra Mercury reported on the mass meeting by USU members at Wollongong City Council today – May Day, the international day of working people that has been celebrated for more than 100 years.
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.
SMH: Premier forced to step in over minister’s council merger remarks
NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has been forced to publicly correct one of her ministers and declare there will be no more council mergers
The Australian: Unions in super fund row over jobs
EWIN HANNAN from the Weekend Australian, reports on the USU’s plans to take action over Ausgrid’s offshoring of jobs to India.
Illawarra Mercury: Endeavour Energy says no to voluntary redundancies
The Illawarra Mercury reports on the surprise move by Endeavour to stop voluntary redundancies and retain jobs.
