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Spring 2007
Howard's Workchoices Delivers Uncertainty Sep 1, 2007: Since the 27th of March 2006 when the Federal Government’s Workchoices legislation began, uncertainty has crept into the everyday industrial arena, particularly in Local Government.
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Spring 2007
USU BBQ at Erina Depot Sep 1, 2007: 150 Gosford Council members enjoyed a Your Rights at Work barbecue put on at Erina Depot by the USU on Tuesday 17 July.
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Spring 2007
United Talks Over TAB Pay Problems Sep 1, 2007: On Thursday July 19, discussions were held between Tabcorp Management and representatives of the USU to discuss measures put in place to address problems with the pay and superannuation of Phonetab operators.
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Spring 2007
Campaign continues for Sutherland Shire Council Enterprise Agreement Sep 1, 2007: The USU and Sutherland Shire Council began discussions regarding a new Enterprise Agreement in early March 2007. Initially Council kicked off their side of discussions by announcing their intention to draw up a Federal Agreement (under WorkChoices) and the Union launched its Protect 07 campaign at mass meetings of members.
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Spring 2007
Fairfield Outdoor Staff Must Get A Fair Go Sep 1, 2007: Following the long awaited introduction of a Salary System for Indoor staff at Fairfield Council, USU members are demanding that a new equitable system be created for Outdoor workers.
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Spring 2007
What's Fair About the Fair Pay Commission? Sep 1, 2007: The Australian Fair Pay Commission (AFPC) decision has once again demonstrated the Federal Government’s strategy to drive minimum wages down with the latest increases lower than that awarded by the Clerical and Administrative (State) Award on 13 July 2007.
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Spring 2007
Qantas: Profits Up Wages Down Sep 1, 2007: On 16 August Qantas announced a before-tax profit of $1,032 million for the 2006/07 financial year and while the news is all good for Qantas shareholders, with dividends expected to deliver millions, staff face the prospect of their work being downgraded with the introduction of lower paid positions to perform existing customer service work.
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Spring 2007
WorkChoices Is A Community Issue Sep 1, 2007: At a recent North Sydney Your Rights at Work committee meeting, guest speaker Mike Bailey spoke to interested local residents about the negative affects of Workchoices. Mike Bailey is the Labor candidate for North Sydney currently held by Federal Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Joe Hockey.
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Spring 2007
OH&S Prequalification: Saves Lives, Protects Jobs Sep 1, 2007: The United Services Union has commenced a review of the OHS prequalification status of local councils in an effort to maintain safety standards and protect jobs under the RTA’s Single Invitation Maintenance Contract (SIMC) arrangements.
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Spring 2007
WorkChoices Wage Chaos Sep 1, 2007: With only a few months to the federal election, the Howard government’s industrial relations changes are continuing to create chaos, confusion and hardship.
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