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USU Organiser Leith Barber congratulates Olga McTackett on 50 years with Maitland City Council and 50 years USU membership. I am not sure whether many of you remember what you were doing on the 10th August 1970? Perhaps some of you were not even born! For one of our...
The USU has read the Economic Statement from Cumberland City Council 2020 and join with ALP Councillors in condemning it. It is vital that local councils lead the way in their provision of community services and during this time of uncertainty that commitment is more...
AFL management has been warned that a directive to a staff member that they are not permitted to use their work email to share union material is unlawful and contravenes the Fair Work Act. The United Services Union yesterday wrote to the AFL, warning of potential...
The community is being urged to mark Local Government Week by recognising the tireless efforts of council workers across New South Wales to deliver essential services during the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. Â As the health crisis forced the shut-down of large parts...
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Did you know that you have rights that non-members do not? This is update number 4 in a series of updates released over the past few months regarding Union Member Benefits which differ from non-union members under the 2020 NSW Local Government (State) Award. Our first...
The USU/ASU met with Virgin Australia multiple times last week to discuss the impact of extensive lockdowns and border closures on the airline’s flying schedule. Due to a large number of team members accepting the invitation to take Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP),...
In a recent update to its COVID-19 support policy, Qantas has decided that staff should be allowed to attend COVID-19 vaccination appointments during work time. Staff will need the approval of their manager and supporting evidence (such as a confirmation email from...
We have launched our Council services by Council workers campaign to shine a light on the overuse of contractors in local government and to protect your job into the future.
With your help we hope to turn the tide against the growing insecurity in local government by opposing the unnecessary outsourcing of Council jobs.
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If you work in Local Government the USU is your union. The USU covers employees right across the local government industry.
The USU is a major union in the NSW energy industry. The occupations of USU members cover the range of occupations within the modern energy industry.
The USU represents workers employed as private sector clerical and administrative (C&A) employees in most industries.
The USU represents workers employed in the airlines industry, including Check-in Officers, Service Desk Officers, Ticket Sales Officers, Passenger Control Unit Officers.
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