RANGERS REFERENCE GROUP: USU BAN ENDS UP IN COURT
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THE right to cease unsafe work upheld: The new Work, Health and Safety Act and Regulations came into effect in NSW on 1 January 2012. An important part of the legislation is the right of a worker to cease unsafe work. This is found in Section 84 of the Act.
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Independent Look at the Destination 2036 Report
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The following is a brief summary of the draft action plan as described by Brian Dollery printed in the Sydney Morning Herald on Tuesday 7th February 2012.
JOBS, SERVICES AT RISK: ROC’s CAMPAIGN TO REGIONALISE SERVICES AND JOBS
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In January 2012 ACELG (Australian Centre of Excellence for Local Government) and NSROC (Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils) released a report under the heading ‘A Comparative Analysis of Regional Organisations of Councils in NSW and Western Australia’.
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Destination 2036: Action plan flawed
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Independent Report identifies numerous problems with NSW Government’s Destination 2036 Draft Action Plan.
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USU takes action to protect jobs at Marrickville Council
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Management from Marrickville Council are once again taking extreme actions in sacking long-term, loyal employees. And when the USU says long-term employees, two of the people targeted have been at Council 35 and 25 years respectively.
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