Life Without Barriers
Union membership is on the increase across Life Without Barriers (LWB) in NSW and the ACT, as members are starting to get organised to have an active strong and united voice in their working lives.
Delegates Meeting with Management – a great success!
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- Published on Wednesday, 04 April, 2012
On Friday a group of your delegates – elected by the broad NSW delegate group (BJ,Mark, Leonnie and Kevin) along with Emily Mayo and Michael Flinn of the ASU Office met with LWB CEO, Claire Robbs and National HR Director, Bruce Mulligan.
LWB updates March 2012
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- Published on Friday, 16 March, 2012
There are big changes coming at LWB and your delegates have written to management to make sure you have an Active, Strong and United say.
Here is the latest LWB newsletter – this went to all members on March 12
Union Way - first edition 2012
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- Published on Wednesday, 08 February, 2012
Delegates have just put the finishing touches on the first edition of The Union Way for 2012.
In this edition;
- We celebrate and contemplate the Equal Pay win and what it means for us: Union members have The Key to Equal Pay.
- In a new regular feature we “meet the member” – Richard tells his story about unexpectedly needing Union support.
- We put the call out for more Delegates.
Active Strong United – Delegate Days!
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- Published on Thursday, 26 January, 2012
Ten Life Without Barriers ASU delegates came together for training on December 8 and 9. The training was active, participatory and based around what matters most to our members.
Together delegates learned and shared ways to build our union, to identify issues and represent the views of members collectively and individually. This will all help us to share ourcollective ideas and make sure they are heard and acted on.
A great year for LWB members
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- Published on Tuesday, 20 December, 2011
It’s been in incredible year for our LWB ASU. We have achieved a lot.
We built our union in numbers and in active participation – with many members now having elected delegates and union meetings which allow members to share their views and put ideas to management at a local level. Life Without Barriers has become Union – that in itself is an incredible achievement!
‘Contractors’: Have your say!
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- Published on Wednesday, 06 July, 2011
It’s your opportunity to have your say about what you think, want and see happening. It’s your opportunity to speak with other contractors and staff from the union office about what’s happening. All Union member contractors are encouraged to participate.
The Union Way - latest issue June 2011
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- Published on Friday, 03 June, 2011
Your management is beginning to bow to the constant pressure being applied by us asking them to be open and transparent about YOUR pay and conditions
letter to Claire Robbs
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- Published on Friday, 03 June, 2011
Letter to Claire Robbs regarding the use of contractors and implementation of new salary structure for salaried staff.
Here is the letter we have sent to Claire Robbs today (June 3).
Psst… Want to know a secret?
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- Published on Thursday, 21 April, 2011
Secret Pay and Classification Structures revealed…
Download and read all about it
LWB The Union Way April 4
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- Published on Tuesday, 05 April, 2011
In this edition you’ll see that;
1.Delegates from across NSW and the ACT have held a teleconference to make a plan to make sure you all have your say, your way in meetings with Management. If you don’t have a delegate in your site or group – please contact Emily of our office to talk about how you can make that happen ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 02 9310 4000). This teleconference is the first of many. We have a lot of work to do together!
2. The important Survey, which many of you have completed in hard copy, is now available online here – (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FH9PF2K). Delegates hope that by providing workers an opportunity to complete it online we will get even more responses.
Survey
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- Published on Friday, 18 March, 2011
Union Members have recently had a significant win with Senior National Management asking us to tell them
what you think! So, here is your chance!
We ask that staff fill in this short survey. Please note that all information you give is confidential and, if
required, a Union staff member may contact for more information or discussion about the info you share.
Building our Union, Our Yellow Brick Road!
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- Published on Wednesday, 02 March, 2011
Life Without Barriers Union Members are working together to build a Active, Strong and United voice. This info sheet looks are where we have been, where we are now and where we are heading.
- Download it here (pdf file, 164KB)
Latest LWB Newsletters
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- Published on Wednesday, 02 March, 2011
You can download The Union Way editions #2, #3, #4 here. Union organiser have hit the ground running – visiting every LWB Regional Office in NSW and the ACT in Feb and March. Your Union Office is coming to you to talk to you about what matters to you! The following newsletters outline the details of the meetings and let you know what the meetings are all about.
- The Union Way 2011 issue 4 (pdf file 195KB)
- The Union Way 2011 issue 3 (pdf file 195KB)
- The Union Way 2011 issue 2 (pdf file 192KB)
LWB meets with ASU
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- Published on Thursday, 20 January, 2011
Life Without Barriers Senior Management seeks regular meetings with your Union
