Vale USU Executive member Jim O’Malley

It is with heavy hearts that on behalf of the state Executive we advise of the passing of Executive Member James (Jim) O’Malley following medical complications in hospital.

Jim joined the then Municipal Employees Union (MEU) on 16 May 1999 working his way through the system to become the Trade Supervisor at Warrumbungle Shire Council.

Jim was a staunch Trade unionist becoming a workplace delegate at both Coolah and Warrumbungle Shire Councils in the North Western Branch.

Jim joined the North Western Branch Committee of Management in March 2010 representing Warrumbungle Council.

Jim was elected to several positions, participating in the following AEC elections:

• To North Western Branch:                             30 May 2011
• As Alternate Delegate to Conference:          30 May 2011
• Delegate to Conference:                                 17 June 2015
• Election to Executive:                                     16 May 2019
• National Conference Delegate:                     16 May 2019

Jim was a highly respected member, delegate, branch delegate, conference delegate and Executive member who always put the members of the Union first.

Jim continually advocated for a better work life balance for all members across the Union no matter where they worked.

Jim’s passing is devastating news for his family and the wider USU family, we have lost a wonderful comrade.

Sharon Sewell
President

Graeme Kelly OAM
General Secretary