Shoalhaven City Council’s decision to outsource public toilet cleaners ‘reprehensible’, says union

Apr 5, 2022

The decision to outsource public toilet cleaners will free up $400,000 in council's budget according to Shoalhaven Mayor, Amanda Findley. But the work should be carried out by council workers, according to unionists, who fear the decision may lead to outsourcing...

Media Release Shoalhaven City Council: Council Proposes to take away secure jobs with Public Amenities Proposal

Mar 25, 2022

The USU condemns council’s proposal from Operations Director Paul Keech to contract out the Public Amenities cleaning at Shoalhaven City Council. This undermines secure work at this council and well paying jobs in the Nowra Community. If this motion is supported it...

USU Media statement: Shellharbour council Mayor and “independents” attack the workforce and proposes contracting

Mar 25, 2022

In Tuesday night’s council meeting the independent councillors of Shellharbour City Council supported two motions that attack the work our members do and another that proposes to look to contract services out. The motion to review the waste services is nothing more...

USU @ WORK: COVID SUPPORT

Mar 22, 2022

As Australia continues to open up our borders, workplaces, meeting places and social opportunities it is important that people feel confident and safe. The Workers Health Centre has partnered with the Centre for Population Health to assist in promoting the health and...