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Winter 2007
Delegates are Vital to the Union Jun 25, 2007: The recent union elections has led to an influx of new delegates onto the regional and industry based sub-branches of the Union. This is welcomed for our Union�s future, but we also sadly see the retirement or replacement of some of our long serving and loyal delegates.
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Winter 2007
I joined the USU on my first day Jun 25, 2007: New Gen member Joel Pringle explains why he joined the Youth Committee and why his USU membership is so important.
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Winter 2007
Your Rights@Work On The Road Jun 25, 2007: The USU has taken the Your Rights at Work campaign to the roads with their purpose built trailers, enabling the union to hold BBQs and community forums across NSW.
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Winter 2007
ride'n for rights Jun 25, 2007: When they heard about the Rockin' for Rights concert and rally a number
of USU members from the North Coast and Newcastle decided to take part
in the day - but being bike lovers from way back they decided to spread
the message all the way from Tweed Heads to Sydney by riding their
bikes.
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Winter 2007
Victory for Referral Agreement Jun 25, 2007: The USU conducted numerous meetings with members and Management at Burwood Council to reach agreement to sign a Referral and Unfair Dismissal Agreement.
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Winter 2007
Rockdale Member wins GOLD at National Titles Jun 25, 2007: Members may recall a story on our web site and the journal in 2006 regarding Rockdale Council USU member Min Du's outstanding feats in her chosen sport of fencing.
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Winter 2007
Confusion Reigns on IR Hotline Jun 25, 2007: Despite widespread confusion over the Federal Government’s latest IR
changes that were recently introduced without supporting legislation,
call-takers at the official government IR hotline were issued a
directive to never say ‘I don’t know’ when callers are unhappy with the
lack of information about the new ‘Fairness' Test.
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Winter 2007
Delegation from Japan gives USU Members a tick Jun 25, 2007: Recently a delegation of Japanese Union leaders visited Sydney as part of a biennial exchange between Unions NSW and the Confederation of Unions in Japan.
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Winter 2007
United Action Delivers at Griffith Council Jun 25, 2007: Negotiations will now commence for a common law collective agreement at Griffith City Council. This follows a campaign by members who fought against WorkChoices being introduced at Council and cutting their conditions.
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Winter 2007
USU Calls on NSW Government to Honour Promise Jun 25, 2007: The USU has written to the NSW government warning that if it proceeds with a plan to privatise electricity retailers, it will face a sustained campaign by the USU and the members whose jobs will be at risk from off-shoring.
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Winter 2007
Life is tougher under Howard Jun 25, 2007: Under John Howard, raising a family and owning a home is less affordable then ever. The cost of buying a house has skyrocketed up by nearly 250% and even a loaf of bread has increased by 60% - think about it - during the same time have your wages gone up nearly that much?
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