Local councils not only play a huge role in keeping communities functioning – they’re also a major job provider in most areas. We want to share this transcript with USU members because many of the issues discussed affect Local Government members right across NSW.

The United Services Union has applauded City of Sydney Councillors who voted to reverse last week’s heartless decision to cease paying hundreds of casual and part-time staff amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

We all know that we are in an unprecedented, difficult time. But it is not the time for any local government worker to be stood down or let go.