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Qantas EBA 9: Qantas reveals more detail on Claims Aug 25, 2010: The ASU National Negotiating team met with Qantas for our 9th meeting
on the 19th August. At that meeting Qantas finally presented more
detail on their claims. Your NNT are very cautious about what has been
proposed; from cashing out of annual leave to the increased use of
temporary employees. Qantas' 'flexibility' comes at the expense of a
permanent workforce and work-life balance.
USU Women
Equal Pay Day is 4th September Aug 25, 2010: Equal Pay Day illustrates the number of extra days women have to work after
the end of the financial year to earn the same as men. This year, in
Australia, Equal Pay Day 2010 falls on 4 September, because women on
average earn 18 percent less than men (based on ABS figures at February
2010).
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Local Government
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Southern
Shellharbour WOC - keeping you up to date Aug 24, 2010: The Union met with our members of the USU Workplace Organising Committee (WOC) on Wednesday the 18th August at 7am, this meeting of the WOC was a paid meeting, and also attended by Phil Payne.
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Election 2010
51 economists back Labor's stimulus spend Aug 16, 2010: The Labor federal government prevented the Australian economy from
falling into a deep recession and a consequent huge rise in
unemployment, a group of more than 50 academic economists say.
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Local Government
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Metro
Liverpool Council Fire: USU General Secretary Visits Aug 16, 2010: Following a fire on the weekend causing over $20 million worth of damage to the Liverpool city Council Admin building USU General secretary Graeme Kelly visited the site today and held discussions with Council regarding the temporary arrangements.
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Election 2010
A tale of two governments:Which one will protect your rights at work? Aug 5, 2010: Industrial relations legislation, regulations and policies have a very significant impact on the lives of workers. Their shape is determined by the political party that forms government. That's why the ASU takes a serious interest in election campaigns and that's why we have prepared a web page of resources for our members and supporters so that you can get informed.
News
USU AGM 2010 Aug 1, 2010: Members are advised that the Annual General Meeting of the United Services Union will be held on Tuesday 7th September 2010 at 2:00pm at the Sutherland Trade Union Club Manchester Avenue Gymea.
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Election 2010
Coalition under fire over IR savings pledge Jul 22, 2010: Opposition Treasury spokesman Joe Hockey has rejected Labor's claims
that the Coalition would have to change industrial relations laws to
honour a $25 million savings pledge announced yesterday.
News
New USU General Secretary Ready for the Challenges Ahead Jul 15, 2010: It is with great honour and pride that I advise members that today I
take on the responsibility of Acting General Secretary of our great union. It
is a responsibility that I take very seriously at a time of great
challenges for working families across Australia.
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Airlines
Qantas tables a big EBA agenda Jul 7, 2010: iSnce our last bulletin your ASU National Negotiating Team have
met with Qantas management on 16 June and 1 July.
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Local Government
REVIEW OF THE USU ACTION FOR SAFETY Jul 2, 2010: One year after the release of the report Moving-On For Safety: The Experiences and Perspectives of Rangers and Parking Patrol Officers in NSW Local Government we take a look at the continued campaign for safety.
USU Women
USU Women's Conference 2010 - register now! Jul 1, 2010: The USU will hold their biennial Women's Conference on 6th - 7th
September 2010. Find out about the conference - and about how you can submit a nomination for the Edna Ryan or Betty Spears Awards.
News
Lindsay Tanner pays tribute to the labour movement Jun 25, 2010: On indulgence, I rise to advise the House that I will not be contesting the forthcoming federal election. I just wish to outline some of the reasoning behind my decision. A couple of weeks ago I spoke with the then Prime Minister indicating that it was my intention not contest the coming election. He asked me to delay consideration of this decision, indeed to reconsider.
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Clerical & Admin
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Metro
LIVERPOOL COUNCIL LONG SERVICE LEAVE: UPDATE Jun 25, 2010: On Thursday 24 June a loyal member sent the USU a copy of Liverpool
Council's 2007 Long Service Leave Policy which confirms that employees
could accumulate over and above the amount of leave prescribed in the
Local Government State Award, contradicting Council's move to force
staff to use up accumulated LSL.
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Local Government
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Metro
Liverpool Council: LSL Survey Results Jun 16, 2010: The United Services Union recently sent out a survey asking for Liverpool City Council employees' input regarding the instructions given by the current General Manager on how employees should take their Long Service Leave Entitlements. Please note these instructions do not include being "mutually agreed".
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