USU New Gen Committee

09/10/2021

04/10/2021

Do you know a fantastic young worker or an amazing mentor?

Here at the USU we celebrate young members and their Mentors who have shown themselves to be assets to their workplaces and the community.

If you have a Trainee, Apprentice, or a Mentor in your workplace that you wish to nominate click the link below. Be quick nominations close 12 noon Thursday 7th October!
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https://usu.org.au/new-gen-2021/

20/09/2021

If you are a USU delegate this week’s training/information sessions may be of particular interest, they are ready for you to register here: https://usu.org.au/usu-training-our-lunch-learns-are-back/

We hope to see you at one of our sessions.
**** When registering please include your full name, employer, and mobile number. ****

06/11/2020

This is a great profile from our committee member Patrick Gifford!

Meet USU member Patrick Gifford. 🙋🏻‍♂️

Patrick works for the Australian Society of Anaesthetists as a Senior Policy Administrator. He joined the USU in 2020 and is a part of the USU New Gen Committee.

See why Patrick became a member and why you should consider becoming one below.

"I became a member of the USU to ensure that I had quality representation of my interests in the workplace, and to help others in my workplace find that same quality representation in turn.

Ensuring that your rights in the workplace are protected and that your interests are properly represented is important, especially during turbulent times such as those we are experiencing now, during the pandemic. Joining the USU ensures that you will be able to come together collaboratively with other working people to advocate for fair and just treatment, no matter how difficult things become."

Not a member yet but have been thinking of joining? Call our support team on 1300 136 604, email us at [email protected] or join online at https://usu.org.au/join/

05/11/2020

Well Done Erin on being this year's Winner!!

Congratulations to our 2020 USU New Gen Committee Mentor of the Year Erin Martin. 👏🏻👏🏻

Erin works as a Horticulturist at Wollongong City Council.
While undertaking her key role in Council, Erin has selflessly continued to mentor and develop many apprentices over the years at Wollongong.

On behalf of the New Gen Committee, the USU congratulates and recognises Erin as a very worthy recipient of this prestigious award.

Read more about Erin's award and influence in her workplace here > https://usu.org.au/erin-martin-2020-usu-new-gen-committee-mentor-of-the-year/

29/10/2020

Well Done Samantha on being this year's Winner!

Congratulations to our USU New Gen Committee Apprentice/Trainee of the Year Samantha Street. 👏🏻👏🏻

Samantha works as a Trainee Biosecurity Officer at Forbes Shire Council.

Samantha has been recognised not just for her outstanding application to her traineeship but also for being an outstanding young Union member.

On behalf of the New Gen Committee, the USU congratulates and recognises Samantha as a very worthy recipient of this prestigious award.

Read more about Samantha's award here > https://usu.org.au/samantha-street-2020-usu-new-gen-committee-apprentice-trainee-of-the-year/

04/08/2019

United Services Union stands with waterside workers and Maritime Union of Australia - MUA in their fight against DP World. ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

20/06/2019

Well said Kirsty! - USU New Gen Committee Member

I am part of the Union because they help me feel secure. If I am unsure of my rights I know who to ask.

I’ve been provided with advice and support with workplace issues, improved work conditions. Also not me personally but I know of others who have benefited from journey cover to and from work.

Everyone should be in the union. The more collaborative power, the better negotiations can be.

Kirsty - United Services Union - USU member

13/05/2019

We’re really proud of this one at City of Newcastle!

As a part of our 2019/20 Budget we will invest more than $2.5 million to fund 44 roles targeted at recent university graduates and undergraduates, aspiring trainees and apprentices.

As an emerging global City investing heavily in new technologies, we are putting a large focus on the recruitment of young people who can demonstrate the type of enthusiastic, innovative and creative qualities we require to help guide and lead our City’s future.

A big shout out to the United Services Union - USU for welcoming this news as a strong commitment to providing young Novocastrians with exciting career opportunities in local government.

http://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au/Council/News/Latest-News/City-budget-targets-young-talent

14/09/2018

Blacktown City Council is the second largest Council in NSW and a leader in the growth and development of the Western Sydney region. With a population of close to 350,000 and growing to 500,000 Blacktown City Council plays an important role in the delivery of services to the community.  Blacktown C...

18/06/2018

Happy National TAFE Day!

Good morning and Happy National TAFE Day! National TAFE Day is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our national TAFE system, and a chance to remind politicians about the precarious state that the TAFE system is currently in across the country as a result of reforms, budget cuts, and the activities of private for-profit providers. National TAFE Day is a time to organise to , and a time to celebrate our TAFEs.

02/06/2018

In support of the Stop TAFE cuts campaign and in preparations for National TAFE Day on 19th June, which is a day to celebrate the achievements of our national TAFE system, and it provides a chance for us to remind politicians about the precarious state that the TAFE system is currently in across the country as a result of reforms, budget cuts, and the activities of private for-profit providers.

"Re-evaluate Malcolm! Stop the cuts!"