As of Monday 27 April 2020, Armaguard is limiting its operating hours down to four (4) days per week.
The USU was first advised of this on 20 April, with consultation to commence that day.
In turn the USU requested an urgent conference with Armaguard, which was held on 21 April 2020.
The USU expressed our concern and displeasure at the short time frame from notification to implementation and requested an extension which was not granted. So, we are pressed for time.
Armaguard has advised they will facilitate USU member meetings on paid time.
You are invited to attend the following on Thursday 23 April:
- 12:30 to 1:30pm USU Teleconference
- 3:00-4:00pm a meeting at the Wollongong branch
- 3:00-4:00pm a meeting at the Rosehill branch
- 5:00-6:00pm USU Teleconference
And on Friday 24 April:
- Midday USU teleconference.
Details for how to participate in these meetings have been emailed to members. If you did not receive an email contact Emily on ecallachor@usu.org.au or the number listed below.
This is a timely reminder of the strength in numbers that comes from being a member of the United Services Union. We ask that you encourage your colleagues to join us; www.usu.org.au/join or by referral to your Delegate or Organiser.
Do you use Facebook?
The USU has a group just for our members at Armaguard. Come find us “Armaguard at USU”.
Should members anywhere in NSW and the ACT have concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic about approaches taken in the workplace, you are encouraged to contact your team at the USU:
USU organiser – Emily Callachor 0417420924 or ecallachor@usu.org.au
USU organiser – Mick Jones 0405020589 or mjones@usu.org.au
USU delegate – Rebecca Steward 0421956169 or rebecca.usudelegate@gmail.com
USU delegate – Darren Gulliver 0404821990 or daz.777@hotmail.com
As information becomes available, we will keep you up to date.
Regards,
Emily Callachor
Organiser
Rosehill and Central West & Northern NSW
Mick Jones
Organiser
Wollongong and Southern NSW
