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USU and ETU Members to Consider Proposed Agreement Following Bargaining Dispute Proceedings

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Members of the United Services Union (USU) and Electrical Trades Union (ETU) will meet this afternoon to consider a proposed agreement put forward following a bargaining dispute that was brought before the NSW Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) by the unions last week. The matter was presided over by Commissioner McDonald and saw Riverina Water table a compromise position aimed … Continued

Riverina Water Workers Return to Work as Industrial Commission Process Agreed

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Riverina Water workers have today returned to work following a second round of strike action, after management and union representatives agreed to further discussions.   Riverina Water and the United Services Union (USU) have jointly committed to seeking the intervention of the New South Wales Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) to oversee further discussions on this … Continued

Riverina Water Workers Rally Again as Pay Dispute Escalates

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Outdoor workers at Riverina Water have resolved to take further strike action following a mass meeting held in response to the board’s ongoing refusal to address their claims for fair pay. The meeting, which took place today shortly after the extraordinary board session, sawUnited Services Union (USU) members reaffirm their commitment to the principle of “same grade, same pay” … Continued

Riverina Water Workers Return to Duties, But Dispute Far From Over

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Workers at Riverina Water have returned to work this morning following a walkout over unequal working conditions after CEO Andrew Crakanthorp called an extraordinary meeting of the board for next Tuesday the 13th to address workers’ demands in response to the unprecedented industrial action.   But union representatives have made it clear their members’ expect … Continued

Riverina Water Workers Walk Off Job Over Work Hours Dispute

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Workers at Riverina Water have walked off the job today in a dramatic escalation of industrial action, following a long-running dispute over what they describe as unfair and unequal working conditions. The protest by members of the United Services Union (USU), centres on the refusal by Riverina Water County Council to equalise weekly working hours between outdoor and indoor employees. … Continued

Global surge in energy innovation as TERA-Award draws record-breaking 785 entries

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HONG KONG, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a testament to the accelerating global push for climate tech solutions, this year’s TERA-Award has drawn innovators from around the world, shattering previous participation records. The smart energy competition closed applications in early April with 785 submissions from 76 countries and regions—the highest in its four-year … Continued

Sydney Water workers celebrate end of toxic leadership

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The Australian Services Union (ASU) has hailed the departure of Sydney Water Managing Director Roch Cheroux as a victory for workers, calling it a long-overdue opportunity to reset the workplace, end wasteful spending, and restore fair treatment for workers. Cheroux, who led the publicly owned utility since 2019, was appointed by the former NSW Coalition … Continued

Revolutionising Odour Management: Icon Water and Aquatec awarded for Innovative ACU Design

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Aquatec, in collaboration with Icon Water, Diona, won AWA’s ACT Innovation award for its groundbreaking odour control technology, which prioritises operator safety, efficiency, and sustainability. This new approach is set to become the industry standard, revolutionising how activated carbon media replacement is conducted in the water sector.   Andrew Fleming, Aquatec’s Senior Technical Consultant, says:    “We … Continued

The Now Corporation (OTC:NWPN), Utilizing Its Subsidiary Green Rain Solar Inc., Advances EV Infrastructure in Rochester, NY

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PASADENA, CA / ACCESS Newswire / January 28, 2025 / The Now Corporation, through its renewable energy subsidiary Green Rain Solar Inc., is making significant progress in enhancing electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in disadvantaged communities across the United States. The company is pleased to announce that it has completed a utility feasibility study for its … Continued

The Now Corporation (OTC:NWPN) Through Subsidiary, Green Rain Solar, Partners with KMB Design Group to Advance Urban Solar Projects

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PASADENA, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2025 / The Now Corporation (OTC:NWPN) is pleased to announce a collaboration between its subsidiary, Green Rain Solar Inc., and KMB Design Group to develop innovative urban solar energy projects. This partnership underscores The Now Corporation’s commitment to providing sustainable energy solutions for high-cost urban markets. Green … Continued