Industry News
Don’t Miss Your Last Chance!
Don’t miss your last chance to attend a live professional development webinar in 2019! There are two new courses running this November. Supercharge your Public Speaking Skills Did you know that 3 out of 4 people have some fear of…
Maranoa Bargaining Finalised – Now to Vote!
The Services Union advises members at Maranoa Regional Council that we have given in-principle agreement for your new Certified Agreement (CA) to go to a full staff ballot. Council will facilitate the voting process on Thursday 5 December 2019 for…
Union Gets EBA Confirmation at Scenic Rim
The Services Union once again led discussions on several key topics at the Scenic Rim Regional Council Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) on Tuesday 19 November. Of most importance was the status of your Certified Agreement (CA). After a false start…
Union Monitors Issues at Lockyer Valley
The Services Union participated in discussions on several key issues at Tuesday’s Lockyer Valley Regional Council Joint Consultative Committee (JCC). The main topics were as follows: Organisational Effectiveness Review Management spoke about the review that is taking place with regards…
Gladstone Ports Corporation Enterprise Bargaining
The Services Union is preparing to initiate bargaining process across all relevant Government Owned Corporations (GOC) including the Gladstone Ports Corporation in 2020. Your Enterprise Agreement (EA) expires on 31 October 2020. Our Union held meetings with members recently and…
Ask Senators Hanson and Roberts to Vote NO!
Our concerted campaign to block Scott Morrison’s union busting bill (The Ensuring Integrity Bill) is having an impact – but now is not the time to let up. Media reports today indicate that crossbench Senators, including Queensland’s Pauline Hanson and…
Important Message For All Members – Health Alert
Queensland Health have issued a Health Alert due to the smoke impacting regions across Queensland due to bush fires. Members who need to work outside of an air conditioned environment should be mindful of the poor air quality due to…
Queensland Rail – Health Alert. See Your Supervisor.
Queensland Rail – Health Alert. See You Supervisor. Queensland Health have issued a Health Alert due to the smoke impacting regions across Queensland. Queensland Rail have advised The Services Union they are investigating how they can address the concerns of…
Ensuring Integrity Bill – Have Your Say.
Ensuring Integrity Bill – Have Your Say. All Australian workers benefit from the work of unions. If unions are shut down or silenced, who will stand up to the powerful, make sure workers get their rights and fight to improve…
Important Message – Bushfires and Natural Disaster Leave
Our thoughts are with all members, family and friends who may be affected by the bushfires in Queensland. A state of emergency has been declared in 42 local government areas across the State. You may be eligible for Natural Disaster…
Congratulations Southern Downs Members
Congratulations once again to all members of The Services Union at Southern Downs Regional Council! Nearly a month has passed since the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) delivered its Determination on your new Certified Agreement (CA). Your 2.5% back-pay (retrospective to…
