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Shoalhaven Council squanders rate payer money to attack injured workers
Shoalhaven City Council has engaged in a process of systemically attacking workers who have suffered an injury in the workplace. Council, as you may know, is self insured meaning they are responsible for their workers, for the purpose of workers compensation. Rather...
PETITION TO PATRICK – Stop the Termination of Wharfies Agreement
Please support Patrick's wharfies and sign the petition! Â "The USU calls on USU members to get behind our fellow unionists at the MUA and call on Patrick's to negotiate in good faith and maintain the working conditions of all Patrick's Wharfies across Australia." -...
NEWCASTLE COUNCIL MUST ABANDON WAGE THEFT
The United Services Union (USU) is taking action in the NSW Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) against Newcastle Council over an outrageous case of wage theft involving young casual workers employed at Newcastle City Hall. USU organiser Luke Hutchison said that...
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Kiama Bluehaven sale
We wake today devastated to hear the news of council’s intention to sell Bluehaven Care. It is disappointing and shameful that the business has been left in its current financial state that has allowed the environment where this is being considered an appropriate...
USU/ASU meets with Virgin Australia management on safety, job share and other issues
Your USU/ASU delegates met face-to-face with Virgin Australia representatives to talk about important issues to you. Staffing levels Short staffing remains an issue for VA, but the airline has continued to recruit new staff every month. The airline raised that short...
NSW Local Government 2020 Award: Know your rights – Payment For Relief Duties/Work
Last week the union was made aware of two alleged instances where our members had been misinformed of their award right to claim higher grade pay for relief work when performing higher grade duties. This is an issue of concern to Local Government members across NSW....
Shoalhaven Council members take action
Today USU members at Shoalhaven Council took industrial action, walking off the job in support of local, secure jobs. Members were opposing the contracting out of amenities and other services. The USU and our members are calling on Councillors to reconsider their...
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