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Statement from ACTU President Michele O’Neil: Qantas’ announcement that they are outsourcing their entire groundhandling operations and cutting 2500 jobs is nothing short of devastating, and is further evidence that the Morrison Government has turned its back on...
The treatment of loyal staff by AFL management has been described as appalling after CEO Gillon McLachlan used a video conference from his car to announce that hundreds would lose their jobs by November, with up to half of all positions impacted in some way. Â The...
USU/ASU delegates and organisers held our third consultation meeting with Qantas airports and Lounge management on Friday 21st August 2020 and we can now advise that offers to take redundancy will be made to a range of people who have expressed interest in...
During these extraordinary times it is important that our politicians step up to their responsibilities rather than remain “ambivalent”. However, believe it or not that is exactly the attitude taken by Senator Jane Hume, the Minister responsible for superannuation....
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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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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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