http://unitedvoice.org.au/delegatesDelegates and activists in the workplace are the key to the strength of United Voice. In a union with over 120,000 members across thousands of workplaces and occupations, the role of a delegate is challenging, varied and exciting. Delegates are the face of United Voice, and also the heart and soul of our organising union. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:08:46 GMTPyRSS2Gen-1.0.0http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rsshttp://unitedvoice.org.au/news/delegates-convention-a-stimulating-day-for-allThe 2011 Delegates Convention was a successful day of celebrating strength through unity; and of planning for the challenges ahead. http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/delegates-convention-a-stimulating-day-for-all2011-08-18 03:24:45http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/clock-ticking-on-cleaners2019-strike-at-melbourne-airportPassengers going through Melbourne Airport could soon be greeted with over-flowing garbage bins, filthy toilets and unsanitary food courts, after airport cleaners set a three-day deadline for fair wages or they will file for industrial action.http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/clock-ticking-on-cleaners2019-strike-at-melbourne-airport2011-08-03 19:55:06http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/delegates-to-unite-at-conventionThe 2011 Delegates Convention will be held at Patersons Stadium (Subiaco Oval) on Friday 12 August.http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/delegates-to-unite-at-convention2011-07-01 02:30:00http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/united-voice-disability-support-members-excelUnited Voice members were the proud recipients of Disability Support Worker Awards announced in April. Three of the four categories were won by our members in what is a fantastic occasion to celebrate the contribution made by support workers in WA. Dianne Barnes, a delegate from The Centre for Cerebral Palsy, was awarded the Accommodation Support Award for her work advocating for residents. http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/united-voice-disability-support-members-excel2011-06-30 23:31:52http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/labour-day-2011Events in Queenslandhttp://unitedvoice.org.au/news/labour-day-20112011-04-28 21:12:48http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/early-childhood-teacher-scholarship-programhttp://unitedvoice.org.au/news/early-childhood-teacher-scholarship-program2011-03-31 02:31:24http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/queensland-delegate-trainingCalendar & Nomination form for Delegate training (Queensland members) is now available for download.http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/queensland-delegate-training2011-02-06 18:58:24http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/the-cleanup-begins-qld-updateLHMU officials and staff assist those in areas worst hit.http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/the-cleanup-begins-qld-update2011-01-19 02:01:58http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/qld-floods-helping-friends-in-needLHMU volunteers ban together to support flood victims from a neighbouring shire.http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/qld-floods-helping-friends-in-need2011-01-10 02:02:32http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/sa-delegates-convention-2010On Friday 19 November 2010, the 12th LHMU Delegates Convention was held by the South Australian Branch.http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/sa-delegates-convention-20102010-12-13 21:39:09http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/sa-childcare-delegates-hold-last-meeting-for-2010SA Childcare Delegates held their last meeting for the year on 1 December, 2010.http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/sa-childcare-delegates-hold-last-meeting-for-20102010-11-30 22:07:05http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/lhmu-delegate-wins-sa-unions-health-safety-awardSA LHMU congratulates delegate and OHS representative for ISS Cleaning at Munno Para Shopping Centre Steve Hollingworth for winning this year’s SA Unions Health and Safety Representative of the Year Award.http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/lhmu-delegate-wins-sa-unions-health-safety-award2010-11-23 18:10:00http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/cleaning-chemicals-must-go-greenCleaners want to see a shift towards safe, effective, and environmentally sustainable chemicals. http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/cleaning-chemicals-must-go-green2010-11-18 20:05:00http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/green-cleaning-in-australia-unrealised-potentialThe demand for green cleaning is growing exponentially, but the industry's approach is inconsistent. A collaborative approach involving cleaners, owners, tenants and contractors is needed.http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/green-cleaning-in-australia-unrealised-potential2010-11-18 19:55:00http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/clean-start-for-a-green-cleanCleaners are speaking up about climate change and green cleaning. Check out this new Clean Start video and the results from a survey of 250 cleaners. http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/clean-start-for-a-green-clean2010-11-18 19:50:00http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/act-takes-the-lead-with-40-targetThe ACT has taken the lead in the fight against climate change, adopting a 40% pollution reduction target. LHMU members helped make it happen.http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/act-takes-the-lead-with-40-target2010-11-01 00:50:00http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/childcare-enews-victoria-1Latest news from our childcare members. http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/childcare-enews-victoria-12010-10-28 23:24:20http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/privatisation-contributing-to-severe-rampingPatients and the community were put at risk yesterday, due to a lack of Ambulance response capacity. http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/privatisation-contributing-to-severe-ramping2010-09-16 21:24:26http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/government-says-privatisation-green-light-is-a-deal-breaker-in-hospital-pay-disputeThe state government has said it will not settle the Hospital pay dispute [even if wages are agreed] unless it is able to implement its privatisation plans in hospitals. http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/government-says-privatisation-green-light-is-a-deal-breaker-in-hospital-pay-dispute2010-09-14 20:53:48http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/4-hour-rule-at-risk-as-health-workers-play-by-the-bookFrom 6am Monday 13 September, support workers in government hospitals around the state will be strictly following Department of Health Guidelines relating to cleaning, equipment and occupational health and safety. http://unitedvoice.org.au/news/4-hour-rule-at-risk-as-health-workers-play-by-the-book2010-09-13 06:40:00