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Strong unions need strong women!

There are a number of ways you can support USU women. You can also become a member of the USU Women's Committee (find out more) or attend the USU Women's Conference held every two years. The next USU Women's Conference will be held on 6th-7th September 2010.

If you to find out more about the USU Women's Committee please email USU Women's Committee Co-ordinator Jodie Harrison


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Launch of Year of Women in Local Government
Jan 20, 2010: The Rudd Labor Government has thrown its support behind the 2010 Year of Women in Local Government, an initiative to improve the participation of women in local government leadership and management.

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Employers must not stand in the way any longer of equal pay for Australian women
Nov 27, 2009: With average female pay still at least 17% lower than for men, it is clear that business self-regulation has failed and new mandatory requirements are needed.

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Australian women are underemployed and underpaid, warns major new report
Aug 24, 2009: High levels of underemployment and chronic low pay for Australian women are set to worsen as a result of the global recession warns a major new report to be released on 24th August 2009.

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We did it - paid parental leave is in the 2009 Federal budget!
Aug 1, 2009: USU members have played their part in ensuring the Federal Government includes paid parental leave in the 2009 budget. Although the start date isn't until 2011, there is much to celebrate.

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Sydney International Women's Day: WHY AREN'T WE THERE YET?
Feb 11, 2009: International Women's Day (IWD) is marked on March 8 every year. It is a major day of global celebration for the economic, political and social achievements of women. Saturday  March 7, 2009. [ Visit Website ]

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Inquiry into Paid Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave: Public hearings
Oct 21, 2008: A circular from the Productivity Commission. [ Download/View File ]

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Community calls for action on pay equity
Sep 26, 2008: The Auspoll survey of more than 3,000 people targeted business professionals, including human resource practitioners from many of Australia's biggest companies, in addition to 1,200 ordinary Australians.

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UPDATE ON PAID PARENTAL LEAVE CAMPAIGN
Sep 22, 2008: On 25-26th August, 20 rank and file union activists along with a number of union leaders travelled by bus down to Canberra to meet with some of the key MPs and Ministers about this important issue. [ Download/View File ]

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Women still being paid less: ACTU
Aug 27, 2008: Australian women are still being treated as cheap labour, with their incomes falling well short of what their male counterparts receive, unions say.

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Paid Maternity Leave long overdue
Jul 29, 2008: The USU, Unions NSW and the ACTU believe that Paid Maternity Leave is a fundamental human right that should be provided to all mothers. It will benefit mothers, family, the economy and business.
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