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Modernised Award Released

On 1 December 2013 the Industrial Relations Act 1999 [the Act] was amended to provide for the modernisation of Queensland Awards. On 20 July 2015 the Minister, pursuant to section 140CA(1) of the Industrial Relations Act 1999, requested the Vice-President of the Commission to recommence the award modernisation process in accordance with a revised Variation Notice

2017 SOU State Conference

The SOU Executive extend an invitation to the SOU membership informing you that the 2017 SOU State Conference will be held on the 24th February 2017. The conference includes the General Meeting and a presentation by Commissioner Katarina Carroll. SOU State Conference details are: Date: 24th February 2017 Time: 10am

Teachers Union Health (TUH)

Teachers Union Health (TUH) was established in 1972 by the Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU) to provide quality health insurance for members of the education community. In 2000, membership was extended to the ASU Services, ASU Clerical and Administration, QPSU and CPSU and in late 2007, including family members. A decision

Union Shopper

SOU members are reminded that the SOU is a financial member of the Union Shopper. The Union Shopper provides eligible union members with best possible savings through its collective buying power. The Union shopper has been helping affiliated union members to source great deals on an ever increasing range of

SOU Enterprise Bargaining Update

Monday the 1st August was the official first day of the EB process for 2016. The intent is for the process to be completed by the 1st October with some room for final arbitration by the end of October that may include backdating to October 1. As you would all

Review Begins On Senior Officer Wages

Dear SOU Members, As most of you will be aware, the recent Enterprise Bargain Decision including a recommendation for a review of the Senior Officers wages and the margin between the pay levels. QIRC Commissioner Bloomfield stated the following in his decision: “However in an endeavour to try to accommodate both