WHAT A WASTE: USU TAKES ACTION ON WASTE “STRATEGY”

Nov 7, 2016

At the Council meeting of 5 October 2016 a report titled ‘Strategic Waste Options – Briefing Paper 2016’ was tabled. The purpose of the paper was to “report on possible strategies to implement an effective and efficient waste service.” Council, AKA Mr Viv May – Administrator, resolved to form a Working Group. The working group has been formed and has been advised that the matter will be discussed and, in Mr May’s opinion, a decision will be made at the December Council meeting.

How is your Award negotiated?

Nov 3, 2016

The Local Government (State) Award (the Award) is the Industrial Instrument under which you work. It governs your wages and conditions … and you have a say in the negotiations.

Emirates thinks you’re paid too much!

Nov 1, 2016

Last Monday and Tuesday (24th & 25th October) the EBA bargaining team held further negotiations with company representatives.

Local Government (State) Award Update 4: protecting penalty rates

Oct 25, 2016

The Employers’ Association is seeking to remove weekend penalty rates which would mean that those workers employed in positions that require weekend work miss out on time with friends and family for no extra benefit.