New Gen

The New Generation USU committee has been working on issues that they believe affect young workers in their workplaces and have been concentrating on ideas that will entice younger workers into the Union Movement.

The New Generation USU committee recognises the importance of ensuring younger workers are members of the union.


Why not join the NEW GEN committee?
The committee meets on a quarterly basis. Please contact the union on (02) 9265 8211 or email Luke to find out about our next meeting.

Any members aged between 16 to 35 who are interested in learning more about the committee or who would like to come along to the meeting should contact  the USU Support Team on 1300 136 604 for more information – or email the New gen committee co-ordinator Luke Hutchinson at lhutchinson@usu.org.au

All meetings held in the Sydney Office.

New Gen

The New Generation USU committee has been working on issues that they believe affect young workers in their workplaces and have been concentrating on ideas that will entice younger workers into the Union Movement.

The New Generation USU committee recognises the importance of ensuring younger workers are members of the union.

NEW GEN AWARDS

The USU New Gen Committee presents two special awards. The Apprentice/Trainee of the Year and Mentor of the Year. 

Members can nominate fellow USU members in their workplaces for these awards. We are excited to have you join us in celebrating the future of our union.

Selection Criteria:

Apprentice/Trainee of the Year

  • The nominator, and nominee are financial USU members, please provide membership numbers.
  • The nominee is undertaking a recognised qualification by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) please provide a copy of the RTO course details.
  • The nominee is respected by peers and their fellow union members – please complete the nominators, and provide two other supporting statements.

Mentor of the Year

  • The nominator, and nominee are financial USU members, please provide membership numbers.
  • The nominee has actively mentored workers, please provide examples if available demonstrating mentoring in the workplace.
  • The nominee is respected by their peers and their fellow union members – please complete the nominator’s statement, and provide another supporting statement.

How do I nominate someone?

Online
Applications are open until 5pm 2nd August 2024. You can apply online here.

Application forms can also be downloaded here:

Email
lhutchinson@usu.org.au

Fax
(02) 4962 1758

Post
PO Box 47, Hamilton NSW 2303

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If you have any questions about this email, please contact USU New Gen Committee Group Officer Luke Hutchinson on 0419 761 323 or via email at lhutchinson@usu.org.au