Bega Valley Shire Council will front the NSW Industrial Relations Commission due to a dispute over moves to cut staff.
United Services Union spokesman Stuart Geddes said the industrial dispute is in relation to redundancies in councils community services department, following recent funding cuts stemming from this years budget.
Mr Geddes claimed some council staff are being asked to reapply for their jobs, often with a reduction in wage.
The hearing is set for October 25, with IRC commissioner Peter Newall presiding.
Councils director of community, relations and leisure, Anthony Basford, said four positions have been made redundant in his portfolio, and three contracted roles will not be renewed. The changes are said to be making savings to …
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