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United Workers Casino Union

Locality: North Melbourne, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9235 7777

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25.01.2022 Big news for our members at The Star Sydney, Gold Coast & Treasury (Brisbane) with the announcement that all three venues will cease indoor smoking by the end of 2022. This is a great step by one of Australia’s major casino operators which recognises that workers should not be exposed to chemicals that are known to be toxic while at work. We’ll be working with The Star to implement these changes as soon as possible watch this space!... https://www.couriermail.com.au//e7ca288ab606001fac79650101

25.01.2022 PETITION TIME! Crown has confirmed that they will be paying JobKeeper to eligible staff in this weeks pay run. However their current position is to absorb JobKeeper - so fail to pay it on top of the special shut down pay members won. They also intend to leave many workers out in the cold - any casual less than 12 months service to Crown; international students; migrant workers - failing to show care for our whole casino family.... We think this is unacceptable, and pressure must be put on Crown. Can you sign our petition to the Board, calling on them to do the right thing by staff? Its critical thousands of workers sign to show Crown this is serious. #NoWorkerLeftBehind #UnionPower

25.01.2022 Were stronger united! Over the past couple of weeks weve been running online mass meetings for casino members across the country. Together were making decisions about our unions next steps and what we want to fight for during COVID-19.... Lets support eachother. Join the team now: unitedworkers.org.au/join

25.01.2022 CROWN HARDSHIP FUND: WERE HERE TO HELP! Meet Kiara, one of your union delegates available if you need help applying for the Crown Hardship Fund. Kiara says:... "The Crown Casino Hardship fund is an aid for all Crown workers. We understand these are uncertain times and our workers need support and encourage anyone in need of aid to apply!" "We also understand that this fund is new and its representatives are always open to feedback on how it can be improved to better help its workers! And we also understand how ultimately unique peoples circumstances and their lives during COVID-19 are!" "If you have feedback, need application help or just want to talk to someone about whats going on, please never hesitate to contact your union! This fund is just one of many ways we are trying to help out workers, always reach out!"

25.01.2022 Our friends at the Australian Unemployed Workers' Union have put together some helpful information about the changes to mutual obligations requirements that were introduced this week. https://auwu.substack.com/p/new-rights-guide-to-protect-une

24.01.2022 Our industry fund Hostplus has released information about how superannuation is affected by COVID-19. Click here for more info: https://hostplus.com.au/2020updates

23.01.2022 Stand with Giannina and her colleagues as they fight to win back their stolen wages. Sign here to demand Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel pay back their workers: https://www.megaphone.org.au/p/watsons-bay-time-2-pay #watsonsbaytime2pay

22.01.2022 Well done to casino workers Chris & Josephine for speaking out about insecure work in the time of COVID. The crisis is not over. Go to www.jobkeeperforall.com.au to tell Scott Morrison how his governments drastic cuts to JobKeeper & JobSeeker will impact you.

21.01.2022 The Federal Government has announced a number of changes to JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments that will negatively impact many members. Please read these fact sheets to find out more.

21.01.2022 UNION WIN: THE STAR CASINO to start paying JobKeeper wage subsidy to eligible workers on 24th April. Over the last week thousands of Casino workers have signed our petition to get the major casinos to start paying the JobKeeper wage subsidy. Last night The Star finally advised that they will start paying the subsidy to eligible workers from Friday 24th April. Union members have also won the ability to access accrued annual leave entitlements on top of the weekly $750 Jo...bKeeper payment (as long as they have at least 2 weeks annual leave left in the bank - this is a legal requirement). In order to get paid, all eligible staff are required to complete an online nomination form, ideally by 22nd April. This will be sent to your email by the The Star soon, so make sure your details are up to date. Please let us know if you have any issues completing the form - your union is happy to help! While we welcome this announcement, there are still details that require further clarification. Keep your eyes on this page for the latest updates.

20.01.2022 Well done to Casino delegates Anuj & Joel for taking action on the Gold Coast today! Along with other United Workers Union members they queued outside Centrelink in response to the Federal Governments plans to wind back JobKeeper & JobSeeker today, leaving even more workers behind. Tell Scott Morrison the crisis isnt over for workers - we need to extend and expand JobKeeper to ALL: jobkeeperforall.com.au

20.01.2022 Some good news! Crown Melbourne has confirmed they will not absorb the Manager & Surveillance EAs backpay in JobKeeper. Although they had a legal opportunity to absorb this backpay into JobKeeper, union pressure has successfully ensured workers covered by the Manager & Surveillance EA will receive their backpay. We know that when we stand together we win. Sign Jesss letter to the board calling on Crown to support their loyal staff who have been impacted by COVID-19.... https://www.megaphone.org.au//support-for-crown-employees-

19.01.2022 REMINDER! Come along to an important member briefing TODAY at either 2pm or 7pm (AEST). Get a breakdown of the changes to JobKeeper & JobSeeker and how this might affect you. Well also be joined by special guests from the Australian Unemployed Workers Union who are doing crucial work including a strike on mutual obligations.... Click the links below to join online. 2PM session: uwu.org.au/briefing-2pm 7PM session: uwu.org.au/briefing-7pm

19.01.2022 THE STAR SOS UPDATE! The Stars financial support scheme has now wrapped up, with a total of $2.8 million provided to casino workers struggling as a result of the COVID crisis. This would not have happened without the hard work of union members pushing The Star to implement this package. ... The crisis is not over. We need other employers to step up and help their workers in need, and the government to do more to keep people out of poverty. Share your story here: www.jobkeeperforall.com.au/

18.01.2022 #NOWORKERLEFTBEHIND Well done to casino workers across the country who recorded a message of solidarity for their colleagues who are currently excluded from the unfair JobKeeper subsidy. We need to take action to pressure Josh Frydenberg to include all casual and migrant workers in JobKeeper.... Tune in to this weeks Hospo Online Picket on Friday to get involved!

17.01.2022 We dont know what the future holds. But as we see parts of the country experiencing outbreaks and second waves, we know the crisis isnt over yet. We have already seen a patron who visited The Star Sydney test positive for COVID. Yet the Morrison Government is set to scrap JobKeeper and slash JobSeeker to to $40 per day, abandoning tens of thousands of workers.... WE NEED EVERY CASINO MEMBER to add their voice and demand a JOBKEEPER FOR ALL. Sign the petition to stand with workers to protect our income and secure our jobs: uwu.org.au/standwithhospo

16.01.2022 "These are the kinds of initiatives we need from big employers right now, as all employers should be focusing on looking after their employees, both emotionally and financially, by providing ongoing support for them during this crisis. Well done to the United Workers Union members at Crown Perth & Melbourne for making this happen! #NoWorkerLeftBehind

16.01.2022 UNION WIN @ THE STAR TREASURY! Casino Union members recently proposed a change to the HSR structure in Table Games so that there would be adequate HSR coverage across both day and night shifts (previously there was only one HSR on swing shift for the whole department). The Star questioned the need for 2 HSRs, so it was put to a vote. We're thrilled to announce that it was a unanimous 100% vote for your union's proposal to have HSRs on both day and night shifts.... Congratulations to Casino Union members at The Star Treasury on this important win for health & safety. Keep your eyes peeled for details on nominating & electing your new HSR.

16.01.2022 In times like these, its important to celebrate people who are looking out for others. Pete is a surveillance operator at Crown Melbourne. During the casino closure there is a drastically reduced need for surveillance. This means there is less work than there are workers. But Pete (along with his colleague Zoe) have designed and organised a roster to share the available work across their department. This means full-time workers agreeing to a 65% reduction in their hours and ...wages, in order to keep their colleagues afloat during this period. Pete has this message for anyone who is in a similar position: "please be kind to each other and support your fellow colleagues through these trying times. If we cannot, then we are no better than COVID-19 itself." #SolidarityForever #UnionPower

16.01.2022 ATTENTION CROWN MELBOURNE MEMBERS! Have you joined the Crown Melbourne Union Network yet?! Its a safe space for union members at Crown Melbourne to discuss issues that affect your work, such as changes to the EA, Occupational Health & Safety, and newer challenges like navigating JobKeeper & JobSeeker.... Make sure youre part of this group for the latest updates about Crown Melbourne and to get more involved with your casino union. CLICK HERE TO JOIN NOW! www.facebook.com/groups/CrownMelbourneUnionNetwork/

15.01.2022 A message to Crown Perth members from your comrades in Melbourne! Make sure you come along to one of the Union Info Sessions kicking off next week! For more info go to: https://uwu.org.au/perth-meetings... And make sure you're a member of the United At Crown Perth Facebook group for latest updates.

15.01.2022 UNION WIN AT THE STAR! #NoWorkerLeftBehind The Star Casino Union members put pressure on their employer to provide financial assistance to workers left behind by the unfair JobKeeper initiative, which excludes casuals and migrant workers and those experiencing extreme financial hardship because of the pandemic. The Star negotiated with the union and have created a substantial fund to help workers in these circumstances. ... If you work at The Star and are in financial hardship and want to apply to this fund, contact your union organiser or delegate immediately. It pays to be union.

15.01.2022 BREAKING UPDATE: Star Sydney eligible for JobKeeper 2.0. This means that all employees that were eligible for JobKeeper will continue receiving payments on the new, reduced rates. If you are still stood down and were NOT eligible for JobKeeper (or JobSeeker) the first time, contact the union IMMEDIATELY to find out how to apply for the SOS Fund 2.0. ... This is a crucial lifeline desperately needed for many members in the midst of a recession and global chaos.

14.01.2022 Wonderful casino union member Tangy from SkyCity Adelide will be a panellist on the Young Women & COVID19 webinar tomorrow at 6:30pm SA time. She'll be speaking about her experience during the shutdown as a worker on a visa and the limited options for support available to her from her employer and the Federal Government. Show your support for our casino comrade by attending here: https://www.facebook.com/events/969099370231797

13.01.2022 The Australian Unemployed Workers Union is doing some vital work right now, including running a mutual obligations strike. If youre currently on JobSeeker you can participate! Here are some handy "Dos & Donts" about striking. The AUWU are also running online training to learn more about their work, your rights, how to support unwaged workers and other opportunities to volunteer.... You can register to attend here: https://auwu.typeform.com/to/sVPxMKcL

13.01.2022 Casino operators make mega profits. Do you think they should provide financial assistance to workers who are experiencing hardship during this pandemic?

12.01.2022 Shout out to our own Simon Davis at Wrest Point Casino, Hobart!

12.01.2022 ATTENTION CROWN MELBOURNE MEMBERS! We have just received important information from Crown RE: JobKeeper payments from 28th September. Please join the Crown Melbourne Union Network for full details.... https://www.facebook.com/groups/CrownMelbourneUnionNetwork/

11.01.2022 UNION WIN! Last year UWU member Bryan Kidman from Canberra Casino voiced the concerns of his colleagues in the media. Soon after, the casino tried to discipline Bryan simply for speaking publicly about issues at his workplace. But with the help of his union Bryan fought back, and made a discrimination complaint alleging he was treated differently due to being a union member and participating in industrial activity.... Now were thrilled to announce that Bryan has won his case against Canberra Casino! This is the first case of its type where the role of a union delegate speaking in the media is protected. Canberra Casino has been ordered to provide a payment to Bryan, as well as cover UWUs legal costs, and display the decision on every noticeboard in the casino. Congratulations to Bryan! It pays to be union.

11.01.2022 Over the past few weeks members have been lobbying politicians to demand changes to the unfair JobKeeper initiative that excludes casuals and migrant workers. #NoWorkerLeftBehind Now our voices are being heard, and our stories are being shared in parliament. We need to keep fighting. Make sure youre part of the United Against COVID-19 group to get involved: www.facebook.com/groups/unitedagainstcovid/

11.01.2022 TODAY! Join us at 1PM (AEST) for Hospo Online Picket - Frydenberg: Fix JobKeeper Now! Weve created an action packed agenda to hear about how hospo workers are being affected by the current crisis, learn about our rights with the JobKeeper scheme and take action to pressure Josh Frydenberg to include all casual and migrant workers in JobKeeper. ... #NoWorkerLeftBehind

10.01.2022 Check out some of the awesome photos of casino workers cars with their #NoWorkerLeftBehind messages! Over the past few weeks casino workers have been taking part in a bunch of actions to demand improvements to the unfair JobKeeper subsidy. For more action inspo and to keep updated on how you can get involved, make sure youre part of the United Against COVID-19 Facebook group www.facebook.com/groups/unitedagainstcovid/

09.01.2022 THE STAR SOS FUND UPDATE! The Star SOS fund is up and running! This fund was created after union members put pressure on their employer to provide financial assistance to those workers left behind by the unfair JobKeeper initiative that excluded casuals, migrant workers and those experiencing extreme financial hardship because of the pandemic. Your union has assisted 100s of members who put together strong applications for funding. Feedback weve received from members who... applied for the relief were really positive from the results of their application. Applications for the second round of funds opened on Monday and close on 25th May. If you work at The Star and are in financial hardship, contact your union organiser or delegate immediately so that we can assist you with the application process. If you made an application and were not successful, contact your union ASAP. This is what union power can do. #NoWorkerLeftBehind

09.01.2022 CROWN MELBOURNE UPDATE! You may have recently received a letter from Crown about returning to work. To clear up some confusion, your UWU Casino Union delegates met with senior HR from every department on the return to work process. Please click here for detailed information: https://www.unitedworkers.org.au/returning-to-work-at-crow/... If you need help at all, please seek out a delegate or call our union office team on 9235 7777 to be put on to an organiser.

08.01.2022 CROWN PERTH UPDATE! Your casino union will be running information sessions from 9th - 20th November for all workers at Crown Perth. These sessions are an important chance to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the casino and our jobs going forward.... Session times coming soon! And make sure you're a member of the United At Crown Perth Facebook group for latest updates.

08.01.2022 CROWN MELBOURNE UPDATE: Keep an eye on your phone! Union members are the drivers and deciders of the direction and decisions of our Casino Union. Following a meeting this week between Crown exec HR and your delegate team, members will now receive a phone call from delegates and organisers. This is to gather your vital feedback regarding Crowns request, to give direction to your delegate team.... Its vital you let us know your thoughts so we can represent you in our next conversation with management.

07.01.2022 UNION WIN! Crown has confirmed they are launching a Hardship Fund to support workers doing it tough. This is in direct response to the efforts of thousands of members who are determined to ensure no worker is left behind. For those in our union family who are struggling right now, this may be some welcome relief. Crown will provide directions on how you can apply for the Hardship Fund.... If you need some help with this, your delegate team are ready to support you with your application. Get in touch with your delegate directly, or phone our office on (03) 9235 7777 and ask them to let your organising team know that you need some help.

07.01.2022 CROWN PERTH UPDATE! Some of your delegates are here to let you know why you should come along to a Union Info Session. For more info go to: https://uwu.org.au/perth-meetings... And make sure you're a member of the United At Crown Perth Facebook group for latest updates.

06.01.2022 SKYCITY ADELAIDE UPDATE! Your Casino Union has held discussions today with SkyCity regarding the impacts of the State Government’s temporary shutdown announcement. While discussions are still ongoing, we can confirm the following:... - Employees will be paid according the current roster for the remainder of this week (until Sunday). - JobKeeper-eligible employees will continue to receive at least the minimum JobKeeper payments. - SkyCity have agreed to reinstate a number of support measures initially negotiated by your union during this year’s earlier shutdown. Please check your email for full details. We will update members as soon as we have further information. Stay safe & healthy.

05.01.2022 THE STAR SYDNEY UPDATE! The union is aware that a patron who visited The Star Sydney on Saturday, 4 July 2020 from around 7.30pm to 10.30pm has returned a positive test for COVID-19. We have been in contact with The Star, however they do not currently have any more information other than what is on the public record. ... We will keep union members updated immediately as soon as we know more. If you are concerned about your health or the health of others, contact your union immediately for info on your rights and options.

05.01.2022 Your union will be running online member briefings about changes to JobKeeper and JobSeeker, and how they might affect you. The briefings will be held on Monday 14th September via ZOOM. Please click the following links to attend the session of your choice.... 2PM session: uwu.org.au/briefing-2pm 7PM session: uwu.org.au/briefing-7pm

04.01.2022 CROWN PERTH! Dont forget to RSVP to one of the Return To Work Union Meetings. Were running multiple sessions daily from this Monday 27th July! ... Come along to better understand your rights in this new working environment. Register here: uwu.org.au/perth-sessions

03.01.2022 IMPORTANT UPDATE ON JOBKEEPER CHANGES JobKeeper as we know it ends this week. From next week, many casino workers will no longer receive JobKeeper payments, and those that do will receive less. How this impacts you will depend on where you work, whether or not you're working at the moment and how much, whether you're receiving JobSeeker or other Centrelink payments and when your next pay cycle is.... We know members at the following properties will no longer receive JobKeeper payments: The Star Treasury; The Star Gold Coast; Crown Perth; Mindil Beach; Country Club and Wrest Point. It is still unclear if the Star Sydney and SkyCity Adelaide will remain eligible for JobKeeper. Crown Melbourne members will continue to receive JobKeeper (if you are eligible) however these payments will be significantly reduced. The reduction will be even greater for those who have been assessed as working less than 20hrs a week in February of this year - if you fall into this category and think that is not correct please let us know so we can try and challenge this assessment. If your JobKeeper payment is being reduced, or if you're no longer receiving it but not working much or at all at the moment, you should check your eligibility for JobSeeker as soon as you can, if you have not already done so. If you are eligible for the much lesser JobSeeker payment you can earn a small amount each fortnight and still receive the payment or a portion of it. As always, if you need assistance navigating Centrelink please let your Union know. We have helped hundreds of members with these processes so far and will continue to do so. UWU members from The Star Sydney and The Star Treasury are meeting online to discuss how this impacts them this Friday. https://uwu.org.au/sydney-mm https://uwu.org.au/treasury-mm

02.01.2022 CROWN HARDSHIP FUND UPDATE! Casino Union Members have won a 2nd Round of funds to be made available via The Crown Resorts Hardship Fund. This means that Crown workers can now apply to receive crucial payments to help relieve financial stress as a result of the COVID crisis.... You can apply via uwu.org.au/crown-hardship-fund - contact us if you need any help applying. Congratulations to all the members and leaders who campaigned to make this possible!

02.01.2022 United Against COVID-19 Australia CENTRELINK SUPPORT CLINICS - starting tomorrow! If you or someone you know needs help, register here to receive a call: https://bit.ly/2KK68Kz

01.01.2022 "These are not temporary workers, theyre Australian workers, theyre here working. They need access to this payment as well." Much of Crown (and the wider casino industry) is staffed by migrant workers and casuals who are not only out of a job, but unable to claim any government assistance. Like if you support our campaign to make sure theres #NoWorkerLeftBehind

01.01.2022 Join the live stream to hear from UWU members about how they have been surviving during COVID and what the future looks like for them if the Federal Government takes away these important financial lifelines. Monday 20th July at 4PM (AEST) streaming on the United Workers Union Facebook page: www.facebook.com/UnitedWorkersOz/

01.01.2022 Well done to United Workers Union member Matt for speaking out and sharing his story! He is one of thousands of casino workers currently wondering where their next pay check will come from and how to make ends meet. The JobKeeper initiative is a great start, however many workers like Matt will miss out due to being in short-term employment or on a temporary visa.... Thats why were calling on the Federal Government to extend the JobKeeper subsidy to ALL workers so that theres #NoWorkerLeftBehind.