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Collieries’ Staff and Officials Association

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9269 0688

Address: Level 1, 491 Kent Street 2000 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.professionalsaustralia.org.au/collieries/

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24.01.2022 We will be holding an essential Legal Briefing on Queensland’s new industrial manslaughter laws for mining. Join our expert lawyer who will answer your questions and discuss how the new laws affect you. Register link for Deputies: https://tinyurl.com/y32x9wu4 Register link for Surveyors: https://tinyurl.com/yxzzlpyt https://www.facebook.com/events/1938174899651443/

24.01.2022 ***BREAKING NEWS*** The Federal Court has announced it will hand down its decision on Accident Pay this Thursday 27/6/19. Unions took employers to court because you shouldn't be disadvantaged if you are hurt at work. We are fighting to ensure that fairness for injured workers will be restored. More to come Thursday...

23.01.2022 Deputies and OCEs vote YES to a Member Assistance Fund The fund will help members who experience hardship while taking industrial action. With this safety net in place, more workplaces can negotiate enterprise agreements. Wins like this have a flow-on effect to improve our industry as a whole ... Thank you to every member who came out and voted, and welcome to our new members who joined along the way. We are all better off when we look out for each other. We are stronger together. Congratulations to members Anthony and Ian who told their story to help set up the Fund.

23.01.2022 The death of a mine worker in an accident at BHP’s Saraji mine at Dysart in Central Queensland overnight is a tragic start to 2019. Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and workmates of the mine worker. CSOA is reaching out to our members at Saraji. We are on hand to give legal advice and assistance.

23.01.2022 Wishing all our Members a Safe and Happy New Year 2019 saw another $7 Million back into members' pockets Won through individual cases and collective campaigns by our Union 2020 Here We Come!

19.01.2022 Farewell and thanks Sue Carswell. Members thank you for your tireless work in standing up for their rights. Enjoy your well deserved retirement. Catherine Bolger and the Collieries' Committee of Management

17.01.2022 ACCIDENT PAY DECISION HANDED DOWN TODAY In a disappointing decision the Federal Court declined to overturn the Fair Work decision to slash the Award accident pay by 26 weeks from 78 weeks to 52 weeks. The Federal Court noted your employers argument that reducing accident pay will increase enterprise bargaining. The decision affects anyone injured after 1 November 2018.

16.01.2022 FIGHTING FOR FAIRNESS ON ACCIDENT PAY In the Federal Court today your union challenged the decision to cut your award accident pay from 78 to 52 weeks. Our legal team argued against the decision pointing out the errors in the Fair Work decision. Your employers again argued in support of the decision to cut accident pay.... The court has reserved its decision to a future date. See more

13.01.2022 "I’m on unlimited sick leave. So, what do Award-Free contracts mean to me?" Even if you’re on ‘unlimited sickies’, your Coal Mining Award says that your sick leave must be paid-out to you on termination. This means that your employer generally still must pay out sick leave according to the Award. Are you on an "Award-Free" contract? You could be missing out on hundreds of thousands of dollars when your employment ends. Download your free factsheet below and get your cont...ract checked today. call us on 02 9269 0688 See more

13.01.2022 Tougher experience requirements for all NSW stat positions. Applicants after 2020 will be affected. All stat positions will require increased extraction and supervisory experience. What do you think? ... Your Staff Union will be making a submission on the proposals based on members' feedback. Tell us by 22 July 2019: [email protected]

12.01.2022 UNION WIN! Increase in FIFO Allowance for QLD BHP members We’re starting 2020 off right with a win for FIFO Staff at Caval Ridge and Daunia BHP mines in QLD. BHP had initially reduced Staff members’ FIFO allowances, despite their contractual entitlements. Following our Union Campaign, BHP have agreed to restore the allowance back to its original $12K per year with back pay. This win will mean millions of for Staff.... Chalk one more up on the board for the good guys.

11.01.2022 The Judge observed it was "particularly unclear . . . exactly what, if anything" Glencore had done to confirm it was making the right Long Service Leave calculations for a worker at its Bulga mine.

11.01.2022 WE WON'T WAIT - For 10 Days Paid Domestic Violence Leave in the National Employment Standards. Domestic Violence is a workplace issue because dedicated, paid leave can help workers escape a violent relationship and find a new, safe place. More info here: www.australianunions.org.au/wewontwaitdv

10.01.2022 The death of a mine worker in an accident at Angelo Coal’s Moranbah North mine Central Queensland on Wednesday is a tragic loss. We extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and workmates of the mine worker. CSOA is reaching out to our members at Moranbah North. We are on hand to give legal advice and assistance.

09.01.2022 Did you know that when you sign your Employment Contract you could be signing away your Coal Award rights? Contact us on 02 9269 0688 to make sure you're protected.

09.01.2022 Luckily Brad hadn't signed the new agreement, and his union is taking his case to the Federal Court to get his sick leave restored. "Its not fair that we are entitled to sick leave pay out, but anyone who signed their rights away isn't" Are you on an "Award-Free" contract? You could be missing out on hundreds of thousands of dollars when your employment ends. Download your free factsheet below and get your contract checked today.... call us on 02 9269 0688 See more

04.01.2022 IN THE BANK Last week members at Caval Ridge and Daunia received the backpay FIFO allowance they were owed. For many Staff this was more than $40,000 including more than $5000 of interest!... BHP agreed to pay up after Staff joined their Association. Join today - www.professionalsaustralia.org.au/collieries/join-now/

04.01.2022 Under your Coal Award, your accumulated sick leave is paid out when your employment ends. By signing an "Award-Free" contract you might be giving up almost $200K paid out at retirement. Download your free factsheet below and get your contract checked today.... - call us on 02 9269 0688 See more

01.01.2022 UNION WIN FOR EX BLAKEFIELD SOUTH MEMBERS Unpaid LSL to be paid out to retrenched Staff member. Were you retrenched at Blakefield South in 2018?... Register your interest in your Union pursuing your extra unpaid LSL by emailing [email protected] with your name and details. See more

01.01.2022 The Collieries’ Staff and Officials Association team wishes you and your family a merry Christmas and a very safe and happy New Year. Thank you for your support of the Association throughout the year. The office will be closed for Christmas and New Year from 5pm Monday 23 December 2019 and will reopen on Thursday 2nd January 2019 at 9am. In the event of a serious safety incident, or emergency, call 02 9269 0688

01.01.2022 After 12 years working with Collieries’ Staff, Senior Industrial Officer, Kylie Rooke, is moving on. Brad Pidgeon (bottom left, check shirt) recently joined us following his representation of AMWU members in the Pilbara. Brad will be working along side Director, Catherine Bolger in representing our members in the Illawarra and some Hunter sites. ... Welcome Brad and good luck Kylie with your future endeavours at the Coal Mining Industry Long Service Leave Board (Coal LSL)! Pictured here is the CSOA team with our reps from Mandalong and Illawarra Coal.