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Stop Work Action and Rally Against O’Farrell’s IR laws, Wednesday 15 June 2011 The Union’s State Committee of Management has resolved that all members listed here below are to stop work for two hours tomorrow, 15 June in order to attend tomorrow’s public demonstrations against the O’Farrell Government’s anti-worker IR laws.

O'Farrell's Laws Worse Than WorkChoices The O’Farrell Government’s draconian industrial relations legislation will be back before the Parliament next week, where it is expected to pass into law. This is the beginning of a new period of industrial turmoil for NSW public sector workers. Not only does this legislation lock in pay rises less than inflation, not only does it legislate to make the IRC a mouth piece of the government, it also enshrines the concept of “employee related cost offsets” in any future negotiations.

Further to the Special General Meeting Agenda issued last week, please see below the Sub-branch meeting times and arrangements for holding Country/Retained Sub-branch meetings.      

Inside this issue: "Guns & Moses" in bed with O'Farrell - 300 000 workers shafted Person Protective Clothing (PPC) - what's going on? J & Z Relieving Guide

In accordance with Rule 11, a Special General Meeting of members will be held on Thursday, 30 June 2011, commencing at 1000 hours at the Union Office, 1 – 7 Belmore Street, Surry Hills. Sub-Branch meeting details will be circulated […]

Inside this issue: O'Farrell attacks our wages and conditions: WorkChoices NSW-style is here User Pays Promotions – OTEN fees dispute update 2011 Easter Sunday Public Holiday and consolidated leave Coffs Harbour Retained - the Department's 2nd class citizens Notice of Transfer - not on leave

Inside this issue: O’Farrell attacks public sector wages – update Community safety activities FRNSW Removals Union’s Rules available on website

Inside this issue: O'Farrell attacks workplace safety... ...and public sector wages Union seeks increase in LSL quotas Transfers and qualifications update Welfare concerns, or AMP by stealth? Permanent service numbers sorted

As members will be aware, there is an ongoing dispute between the UFUA and the FBEU. On the one hand, over 4600 FBEU members have resigned from the UFUA over the UFUA’s manifest incompetence. In return the UFUA has initiated action in the Federal Court against the FBEU and it’s officials. The FBEU wants to place its current and prospective members at Serco on a solid footing to best represent our members, and so has made the following interim arrangements.