Virgin must commit to Flexible Working Arrangements

Jun 17, 2021

Following the closure of EOIs for Flexible Working Arrangements (FWAs), Virgin have advised the USU/ ASU that they may not be in a position to accept some requests in Melbourne and Sydney. This is not good enough. The USU/ASU is committed to fight for all members who...

NAIDOC Celebrations – one day additional leave

Jun 16, 2021

NAIDOC week celebrations will be held in 2021 from 4-11 July. As members would be aware NAIDOC week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. During NAIDOC week...

Council Services by Council Workers – Canterbury/Bankstown leads the way!

Jun 10, 2021

In line with the USU campaign “Council Services by Council Workers” opposing the overuse of contractors in Local Government and focusing on the ongoing need and demand to protect the future of council worker jobs, Canterbury Bankstown Council, one of the state’s largest merged Councils, has taken the vital step of bringing back their Waste and Cleansing Services in-house to be performed by Council workers.

This is a positive example of the Union’s vision for 2021 and beyond!

EA UPDATE: ENDEAVOUR to go to a VOTE

Jun 9, 2021

As you will probably be aware, Endeavour Energy has decided that it will proceed to a vote on a new Enterprise Agreement in the coming weeks. By way of background, Endeavour Energy contacted your union and the other unions at approximately 5pm on Friday 4 June...