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EBA negotiations are ongoing at Cardinia with our next bargaining meeting on Tuesday 30 April 2024. 26/04/2024
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The ASU will be holding an all members meeting to discuss managements wage offer that will be released on Wednesday 26/04/2024
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It has never been more important to ensure workers have a voice about their safety and working conditions. 26/04/2024
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Your ASU bargaining team returned to the bargaining table on Wednesday. Management has agreed to consider and reply to the counteroffer put forward. 26/04/2024
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Better pay and conditions for Manningham Council workers. 24/04/2024
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The ASU met with management today for the eagerly anticipated first meeting following the successful no vote. 24/04/2024
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Lots going on at the City of Whittlesea 24/04/2024
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Congratulations for pushing through this process and achieving a significantly improved EBA and the best pay increases in local government in Victoria. 23/04/2024
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We will shortly be holding joint paid time meetings across TasWater with staff to discuss the negotiations, including the proposed scope and log of claims. 23/04/2024
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Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement will be commencing shortly. As an ASU member, you are automatically represented by the ASU in this process. Please let us know your priorities by completing this short, confidential survey 23/04/2024
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The ASU bargaining team met with management on Thursday 18 April 2024 to continue negotiations in relation to all parties' log of claims. 23/04/2024
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Bargaining for your new TasNetworks enterprise agreement has now started. 22/04/2024
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The ASU sought an additional meeting with management for Wednesday 24 April in the aim of reaching an offer that will gain wide support of the workforce. 22/04/2024
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On Friday 19 April, the ASU lodged a dispute at the Fair Work Commission in regards to the proposed outsourcing of work at the South East Water Accounts Contact Centre. 22/04/2024
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Your enterprise agreement, which covers your pay and conditions at work, is approaching expiry. We encourage you to attend these meetings where possible to have your say. 19/04/2024
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The ASU will be holding members meetings next Tuesday to discuss your enterprise agreement. As you may be aware, the enterprise agreement expires this year. 19/04/2024
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We’ve got important news about your workplace rights and the bargaining process. 19/04/2024
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As an ASU member, come to a very important meeting to discuss your next EBA and endorse the ASU Log of Claims. 19/04/2024
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The ASU will be holding member meetings next Wednesday to discuss your enterprise agreement. 19/04/2024
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We will be holding members meetings over the next week to discuss where to next with the enterprise agreement. 19/04/2024
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Paid ASU member meetings to discuss the log of claims. 19/04/2024
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After thorough feedback from ASU members, CoW management have reconfigured the Community Wellbeing review. 19/04/2024
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The ASU bargaining team met with management on Tuesday, where the bargaining parties discussed the log of claims. 18/04/2024
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Your ASU delegates and I have now met with Council on two occasions to discuss your log of claims.. 18/04/2024
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Last month we covered the bread and butter industrial topic of Consultation – if you missed these slides let us know! 18/04/2024
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Negotiations for a new enterprise agreement are underway. 18/04/2024
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Your enterprise ahrteement and other union wins 18/04/2024
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Congratulations, ASU members! Thanks to your unwavering stance on unsafe work practices, we're pleased to announce a significant victory for workplace safety. 17/04/2024
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ASU organiser Karen Tantari will hold a meeting with staff to discuss the final proposed Huon Valley Council restructure and to provide assistance to impacted staff. 15/04/2024
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Citywide has agreed to the request by ASU to have 1 hour paid EBA meetings for all Citywide members and non-members. 15/04/2024
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Congratulations, ASU members! Thanks to your unwavering stance on unsafe work practices, we're pleased to announce a significant victory for workplace safety. 15/04/2024
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Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across local government to achieve better workplaces. 15/04/2024
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ASU organiser Georgia Birch is visiting Northern Grampians Shire Council on Tuesday 16 April 2024. 15/04/2024
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Does your job require you to use a device (like a dash cam, iPad or mobile phone) from your vehicle? 12/04/2024
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ASU organiser Georgia Birch is visiting Southern Grampians Shire Council on Thursday 18 April 2024. 12/04/2024
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ASU organiser Georgia Birch is visiting Corangamite Shire Council on Thursday 18 April 2024. 12/04/2024
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After many months of hard work from your delegates, it looks like your annual leave issue is finally resolved. 12/04/2024
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It’s time to have your say on the future of local government! 12/04/2024
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As an ASU member, come to a paid meeting to discuss your next EBA and endorse the ASU Log of Claims! 11/04/2024
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ASU Campaign Organiser Martin McDonald will be attending the below locations at Baw Baw Shire discussing some of the benefits of being an ASU member as well handing out surveys for all staff to fill out. 11/04/2024
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The ASU understands that there have been recent incidents of occupational violence including threats, violence and aggression in your workplace. 11/04/2024
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ASU organiser Jess Cassidy will be visiting City of Launceston to touch base with both members and non-members. 15/04/2024
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ASU organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding meetings to discuss your current enterprise agreement bargaining for all staff at MAX Employment/Solutions. 11/04/2024
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As a member of the Australian Services Union, you will have a real say in your next enterprise agreement. 11/04/2024
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ASU Organiser Shane Lumsden and Delegates have been attending fortnightly meetings to advance the claims you want in your EBA. 10/04/2024
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The ASU has been in communication with council since yesterday regarding concerns over potential silica exposure in concreting works. 10/04/2024
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The ASU will be holding general catch-up meetings across Clarence City Council to meet with staff and discuss the benefits of collective action and union membership. 9/04/2024
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Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across local government to achieve better workplaces. 9/04/2024
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ASU organiser David Frappa will be available to meet with CoGG members this Wednesday. 9/04/2024
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ASU organiser Karen Tantari will hold important meetings with you to discuss bargaining for your enterprise agreement. 9/04/2024
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ASU organiser Jess Cassidy will be visiting City of Launceston to touch base with both members and non-members. 9/04/2024
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On Thursday 4 April 2024, the ASU received correspondence advising that the current Homelessness to Home program will conclude on 30 June 2024. 8/04/2024
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The ASU will be on-site for a paid time meeting to discuss the ongoing enterprise agreement negotiations. Your Organiser, Joanne McEvoy, will be joined by Ross Sottile, a specialist lawyer from the Maurice Blackburn Dust Diseases team. 8/04/2024
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ASU Campaign Organiser Martin McDonald will be attending the below locations at South Gippsland Shire discussing some of the benefits of being an ASU member as well handing out surveys for all staff to fill out. 8/04/2024
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ASU have written to the CEO of Citywide regarding the recent discovery of Asbestos found in mulching around several playgrounds at HBCC where Citywide have provided these services. 8/04/2024
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ASU organisers Georgia Birch and Jeff Dingli are visiting Warrnambool City Council on Wednesday 10 April 2024. 8/04/2024
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ASU Organisers Georgia Birch and Jeff Dingli are visiting Colac Otway next week. 5/04/2024
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Last week your EBA was voted up by 92% of Moira employees. This is a fantastic outcome – congratulations ASU members. 5/04/2024
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Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement will be commencing shortly. As an ASU Member you are automatically represented by the ASU in this process. 5/04/2024
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ASU Organisers Georgia Birch and Jeff Dingli are visiting Glenelg Shire Council next week. 5/04/2024
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Union = Power! Congratulations to ASU members in Parking Services at City of Melbourne! 5/04/2024
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We are pleased to share the details of your new ASU Organiser, Georgia Birch. 4/04/2024
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After months of waiting for Fair Work approval, we’ve finally had confirmation that the new Centre for Non-Violence enterprise agreement will go live on April 10, 2-2024. 4/04/2024
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We’ve designed an OHS Webinar specifically tailored to tackle workplace violence at its core. 3/04/2024
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Earlier this month, South East Water wrote to ASU to notify of a proposal to outsource surge functions in the Accounts Contact Centre 3/04/2024
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One of the most common questions that we receive from ASU members is, “When can I make a WorkCover claim?” 3/04/2024
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ASU is set to commence bargaining for a new VicRoads Enterprise Agreement. This will be the first VicRoads EA since the State Labor Government shamefully privatised VicRoads. 3/04/2024
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We have recently implemented a brand new website and member portal to improve your membership experience. 3/04/2024
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Say hello to our dynamic ASU Delegate Brad Reich. With a rich background in social activism and a strong commitment to workers' rights, Brad is making a significant impact at Berry St. 3/04/2024
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Metro Tasmania’s spend on consultants and lawyers have skyrocketed in the past five years at the same time wages of front-line workers are not enough to fix recruitment and retention issues. 3/04/2024
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TasWater’s approach to Enterprise Bargaining is one which has the intent to divide and conquer and remove hard fought for employment conditions. 3/04/2024
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ASU members rallied to mark all the wins we’ve had for working women over the last 18 or so months. 3/04/2024
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ASU Delegates, Health and Safety Representatives and members have attended consultation forums across Victoria regarding sentencing of occupational health and safety offences. 3/04/2024
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The Central Goldfields enterprise agreement expires on 30 June 2024. ASU organisers Billy King and Zoe Edwards and ASU delegates are working on getting the best deal for ASU members. 3/04/2024
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The Federal Government has heard the calls from ASU members for action and they have announced a Senate Inquiry into Local Government jobs and services. 3/04/2024
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An ASU contingent attended the ASU Young Workers Movement Lutrawita event on 9 March and took home the trophy. 3/04/2024
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Ballarat City Council workers have overwhelmingly voted no to the proposed enterprise agreement that would entrench poor pay and remove hard won conditions. 3/04/2024
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We invite all of our members to join us on Saturday the 11th of May to celebrate May Day with the Unions Tasmania annual parade. It’ll be a union spectacular for the whole family 3/04/2024
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Delegates from around the State gathered in Hobart to unpack federal legislative IR changes, the Tasmanian political environment and share knowledge and skills. 3/04/2024
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For ASU Delegates and Activists, mapping can be an incredible tool to build power and ASU membership. 3/04/2024
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In a display of solidarity and strategic prowess, members of the ASU at MVCC have secured significant wins as part of a restructure of the Arts & Culture department. 3/04/2024
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We are holding a mass meeting to endorse the ASU members log of claims. This is a paid meeting so please attend. 3/04/2024
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As negotiations have commenced, our next scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday 10 April 2024. 3/04/2024
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It's time to come together for an important discussion on the upcoming bargaining process for a new enterprise agreement. 3/04/2024
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The ASU has received the Change Notification regarding Children’s Services in Richmond area. 2/04/2024
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The first TasWater bargaining meeting was scheduled to commence today, but due to a dispute that TasWater has raised, questioning the CFMEU ability to be a bargaining representative for its members (this may impact the Notice of Representational Righ 28/03/2024
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Congratulations! Thanks to your advocacy, your Annual Leave is now secure. 28/03/2024
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ASU met with management bargaining team and other unions and independent bargaining representatives today to hear their response to previously tabled Logs of Claims. 28/03/2024
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Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement will be commencing shortly. 28/03/2024
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Enterprise bargaining has kicked off again. We have held meetings over the last couple of weeks to hear what you want in your next agreement. 27/03/2024
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The ASU will be visiting Merri-bek Civic Centre to meet members and talk through why it is important to be a member. Come along and grab a bite to eat and bring along a co -worker. 27/03/2024
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The ASU has created a survey for you to have your say on what you want to see in the new EBA. 27/03/2024
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The ASU is a bargaining representative for ASU members at Cardinia Shire Council. We have members right across Council and are the largest union at the bargaining table. 26/03/2024
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Congratulations to ASU members who voted no in the enterprise agreement ballot! 26/03/2024
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Your local ASU delegates play an important role in building and maintaining fair employment conditions and assisting members with individual matters. 25/03/2024
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ASU Organiser, Lee Archer will be holding a report back meeting with staff to discuss management’s position following the latest EA negotiation meeting. 25/03/2024
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Bargaining has commenced for the new Barwon Water Agreement, and management has tabled a proposal to combine the BAS Agreement with the Barwon Water Agreement. 25/03/2024
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As part of the recent EA negotiations, you fought for – and won – a uniformed worker allowance. The deal? If Council requires you to wear a uniform to do your job, then you receive $10 per week. 22/03/2024
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ASU members at Moira Shire Council have secured one of the best pay increases in LG across the state. A massive congratulations to all members is in order. 22/03/2024
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The ASU will be holding a meeting to discuss union membership and current ASU campaigns as well as any other matters arising. 21/03/2024
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The ASU will be holding a meeting to discuss union membership and current ASU campaigns as well as any other matters arising. 21/03/2024
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Bargaining is set to commence for the new Vic Roads Enterprise Agreement. 21/03/2024
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We’ve got important news about your workplace rights and the bargaining process. Council advised recently that they would be issuing you with a Notice of Employee Representational Rights (NERR). 21/03/2024
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On Tuesday 19 March, ASU member Benjamin Vandenberg formally nominated to become an ASU delegate at Ballarat City Council. 20/03/2024
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Following consultation with members, we are seeking your input into the shape and content of your next enterprise agreement 20/03/2024
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Last month we covered bargaining preparation as 2024 bargaining has kicked off – if you missed these slides let us know. 20/03/2024
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The ASU Bargaining team met with management today for the first meeting to re-negotiate your enterprise agreement. 20/03/2024
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ASU Assistant Secretary and Organiser Matt Price will be visiting GWM Water next week, to talk to members about your Enterprise Agreement outcome, and any other issues you wish to raise. 20/03/2024
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The ASU is proud to announce that Jackie Moroney has now been elected as an ASU delegate. 19/03/2024
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I am contacting you regarding City of Ballarat’s decision to put the enterprise agreement to a vote of workers. 18/03/2024
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ASU organiser Billy King will be holding a meeting at Yarriambiack Shire to discuss the recent pay offer tabled as per the enterprise agreement negotiations. 18/03/2024
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Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across local government to achieve better workplaces. As a member of the Australian Services Union, you will have a real say on your next enterprise agreement. 18/03/2024
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The ASU would like to invite you to a meeting where we will be discussing union membership and current ASU campaigns as well as any other matters arising. 15/03/2024
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On Thursday 14 March 2024 ASU member Lou Kerley formally nominated to become an ASU delegate at Drummond Street Services. 15/03/2024
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We've been listening closely to the concerns ASU Delegates and HSRs have raised about the challenges of having OHS issues heard and acted upon by management. 15/03/2024
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Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across local government to achieve better workplaces. 15/03/2024
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Do you work at Incinerator, Djerring or Crown Street? If you do, read on. 15/03/2024
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We know Metro have been asking you in the lead up to negotiations to find savings to put forward at the bargaining table. 15/03/2024
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This is your agreement though and we need to hear from you. ASU Organiser Kath Milbourne and your ASU Delegates invite you to join this important meeting. 15/03/2024
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ASU Delegates and officials hit multiple sites at the City of Greater Geelong last week in preparation for enterprise bargaining starting soon 14/03/2024
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All Bass Coast workers are invited to meet with ASU organisers Colin Houghton, Martin “Macca” McDonald and Clay O’Brien on Tuesday 26 March to continue discussions on workplace issues, upcoming EBA negotiations, and health and safety. 14/03/2024
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After 12 months of industrial action, ASU members employed as District Mechanical Officers by CFA have endorsed a proposed settlement position. 14/03/2024
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ASU members at an Orange Door recently reported the presence of multiple occupational hazards in their workplace – including unmanageable workloads, especially when on duty rotation, inconsistent supervision and significant psychosocial hazards, such 14/03/2024
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After an arduous struggle spanning a number of years, justice has finally prevailed for our Direct Care Workers at Moonee Valley City Council. 14/03/2024
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The ASU, along with our Alcohol and Other Drugs Delegates, participated in the International Family Drug Support Day at Parliament House. 14/03/2024
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ASU HSR training is WorkSafe Approved and guaranteed to boost your skills and motivation plus you get to network with other awesome ASU HSRs. 14/03/2024
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The ASU has written to all Tasmanian candidates seeking their support for election priorities that matter to you. 14/03/2024
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Union members fought for and won new improvements in our laws for flexible work arrangement requests. 14/03/2024
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Last year the Commonwealth Government passed a number of improvements to the Fair Work Act, including a requirement that agency/labour hire workers receive the same pay as directly employed workers where there is an Enterprise Agreement. 14/03/2024
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Labour hire is a big problem in local government. Too many labour hire workers work side-by-side with local government employees, doing the same work but getting less pay. 14/03/2024
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This conference will focus on the vital role of skill-building in shaping a powerful and united union, recognising that every member's participation in campaigning and growth is integral to the union's success. 14/03/2024
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Thanks to our extensive campaigning, lobbying, media appearances, and gathering thousands of petition signatures — the Federal Government have announced that super will be paid on government-funded paid parental leave. 14/03/2024
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A group of ASU members meet every second Tuesday to discuss ways they can show support for the people of Palestine. 14/03/2024
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Every ASU member is unique and every workplace is different, but we stand together across local government to achieve better workplaces. 14/03/2024
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The access period for the Community Legal Centres Multi-Employer Agreement (MEA) is open. This is your time to consider the employer group’s offer, which does not have ASU sign-off. 13/03/2024
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This is your chance to decide the issues the ASU raises in bargaining for our new Mission Australia enterprise agreement! 13/03/2024
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Your ASU bargaining team met with management today. Council have improved their offer substantially. 13/03/2024
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The ASU is proud to announce that William Kyrou is now been elected as an ASU delegate at Boroondara City Council. 12/03/2024
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Your ASU bargaining team is meeting with Devonport City Council management tomorrow. 12/03/2024
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Council has notified the ASU of a major change to the RAS team at Council. 8/03/2024
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TasWater wants to change the scope of your Enterprise Agreements from the 3 General Regional Agreements and 1 Senior Employee Agreement to 3 statewide agreements – 1 which will cover Operational employees, 1 for Mechanical and Electrical employees an 8/03/2024
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By next Thursday March 14, we think we’ll have some meaningful updates for you about your EA. 8/03/2024
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ASU representatives have been visiting worksites to discuss the new ‘same job same pay’ provisions. 7/03/2024
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Although we haven’t reached agreement on your most important claims, Ballarat City Council have decided to put your Agreement out to vote. 7/03/2024
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ASU Assistant Secretary Leon Wiegard and Organiser Matt Price will be visiting CFA sites in South West Victoria 5/03/2024
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Last Tuesday, ASU officials Colin Houghton (organiser) and Clay O’Brien (OHS project officer) attended sites across council. 5/03/2024
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ASU organiser Billy King will be holding a meeting and BBQ at Gannawarra Shire, the purpose of the meeting is to catch up, hear any concerns you may have and to say thank you for all your efforts during the floods and storms. 5/03/2024
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Over the past months members have provided feedback and ideas to inform the log of claims to take to management.
The draft log of claims can be found here. 4/03/2024
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The ASU is holding paid meetings and visits at workplaces across the City of Greater Geelong to discuss the log of claims for the enterprise agreement. 4/03/2024
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ASU organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding meetings to discuss the upcoming enterprise agreement bargaining for staff at MAX Employment/Solutions. 4/03/2024
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The Connected Libraries access period is currently open and voting will commence shortly on your enterprise agreement. 4/03/2024
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On Friday 1 March, ASU member Will Broom formally nominated to become an ASU delegate at YPRL, for Thomastown Branch. 4/03/2024
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The ASU is aware of the recent email from acting CEO Jenny McNaughton regarding Berry St’s financial situation. 1/03/2024
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We are getting ready to negotiate a new enterprise agreement for Central Coast Council. 1/03/2024
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Paid meetings to endorse the log of claims are approved by Ashlee Cam, Lead - Business Partner Team People Culture & Development | Chief Executive Office 1/03/2024
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The ASU is proud to announce that Cecil Lowi-Genn and Lynne Siejka have now been elected as ASU delegates. 1/03/2024
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We want to know what matters to you and continue to build on union power in your workplace so we can together tackle the day to day industrial and health and safety issues you are facing. 29/02/2024
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On February 29, 2024 ASU member William Kyrou formally nominated to become an ASU delegate at Boroondara City Council. 29/02/2024
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The final bargaining meeting was held on 8 February 2024 and a draft of the Moira Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026 (Draft EBA) incorporating the changes has been provided by Council. 29/02/2024
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ASU Organiser Karen Tantari will be holding additional meetings, to discuss the upcoming Enterprise Agreement bargaining 28/02/2024
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The ASU is proud to announce that Libby Hill has now been elected as an ASU delegate. 28/02/2024
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Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across local government to achieve better workplaces. 28/02/2024
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Regional Assessment Services (RAS) is undergoing significant reforms with the new Single Assessment model due to roll out this year. 28/02/2024
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Paid meetings to endorse the log of claims will be held as set out below and are approved by Karen Liversidge, Manager, People and Culture. 28/02/2024
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On Monday February 26 the ASU visited the Monash City Council depot at 380 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill, to request documentation regarding several OHS concerns raised with industrial organisers. 28/02/2024
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This year is a bargaining year for Glenelg Shire Council. The current enterprise agreement expires in the middle of the year and the ASU will be bargaining for a new EA to set your wages and conditions. 27/02/2024
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We are pleased to share the details of your new ASU Organiser, Jacqui Ferreira. 27/02/2024
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Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement will be commencing shortly. As an ASU member, you are automatically represented by the ASU in this process. 27/02/2024
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ASU organiser David Frappa will be available to meet with CoGG members this Thursday. 27/02/2024
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Join us for our first OHS webinar of the year: Mental Hazards at Work. 27/02/2024
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We are pleased to share the details of your new ASU Organiser, Jonathan Smallbone. Jonathan is an experienced Organiser who has worked at the ASU for over 20 years. 27/02/2024
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Manningham City Council’s enterprise bargaining agreement sets out the wages and conditions you work under. Negotiations will commence shortly with the first meeting kicking off next week to set the schedule for the bargaining process. 23/02/2024
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We know this offer doesn’t deliver everything members were after in this round of bargaining. Together members fought for a fairer outcome that protects key conditions and delivers better pay. 23/02/2024
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We are pleased to share the details of your new ASU organiser, Sean McCourt. Sean is an experienced organiser who has worked at the ASU for over 10 years. 23/02/2024
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Paid meetings to endorse the log of claims will be held as set out below and are approved by Karen Liversidge, Manager, People and Culture. 22/02/2024
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Last night, the majority of City of Port Phillip councillors voted to exit the delivery of council run aged care services, perhaps the most valued and longstanding service provision provided to the Port Phillip community. 22/02/2024
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The CFA and Unions met for facilitated discussions with former Fair Work Commissioner Julius Roe on Friday. 22/02/2024
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The YPRL Consultative Committee is getting ready for its first meeting of 2024. Some of your coworkers have already raised some great ideas via our Consultative Committee input survey. 21/02/2024
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Maroondah has provided some draft policies to the Maroondah Consultative Committee, and it's important for you to have a say in shaping them. 21/02/2024
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We hope you’ve had a great start to 2024 and are staying safe in many of the wild weather events going on, or expected, in parts of both our great states. 21/02/2024
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ASU Organiser Matt Price and Assistant Secretary Leon Wiegard will be holding members meetings next week to discuss your Enterprise Agreement 20/02/2024
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You are encouraged to attend a members' meeting in your workplace to discuss your ideas about what you want in the new Agreement. 20/02/2024
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As a result of communications between the ASU and management on your behalf regarding small mobile plant seating arrangements, there have been improvements made and control measures put in place. 20/02/2024
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We want to know what matters to you and what you want in your next enterprise agreement.
We encourage you to complete this important which will also guide us to what are the important issues at your workplace 19/02/2024
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Councillors will meet on Wednesday night at a council meeting to vote on the council's future in the delivery of its one of its most valued and longstanding service provision to its community, aged care. 19/02/2024
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If you work in Community Wellbeing, how are you feeling about the recent consultation? 19/02/2024
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Join other ASU members for a whole day of practical tips and sharing experiences, on Thursday 7 March tackling topics from sexual harassment and non-disclosure agreement campaigning, reproductive rights, gendered roles at work and retirement income e 19/02/2024
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On Monday 19 February, ASU member Cecil Lowi-Genn formally nominated to become an ASU delegate at YPRL, for Ivanhoe Branch. 19/02/2024
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On 19 February 2024, ASU member Libby Hill formally nominated to become an ASU delegate at MVCC, for our members in libraries. 19/02/2024
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ASU organisers Jess Cassidy and Troy Baker will be visiting Northern Midlands Council to touch base with members and non-members. 19/02/2024
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ASU organiser Jess Cassidy, along with Labor candidate for Lyons, Ben Dudman will be visiting Meander Valley Council to touch base with members and non-members. 19/02/2024
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ASU organiser Jess Cassidy will be visiting Dorset Council to touch base with members and non-members. 19/02/2024
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Cardinia Shire Council paid meetings to endorse the log of claims will be held as set out below and are approved by Melissa Humphrey. 16/02/2024
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This week, management emailed you about your enterprise agreement negotiations. 16/02/2024
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It’s time to express your interest in attending the ASU Vic/Tas Tasmanian Delegates Conference on 26 & 27 March at the Aspect Tamar Valley Grindelwald. 16/02/2024
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There is nothing more important than our health, and no workplace issue more important than safety; every worker deserves a safe workplace. 16/02/2024
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Cardinia Shire Council paid meetings to endorse the log of claims will be held as set out below and are approved by Melissa Humphrey. 16/02/2024
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Negotiation for the Mission Australia enterprise agreement is set to commence. 16/02/2024
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Your ASU delegates and ASU organiser will be holding meetings to formulate your log of claims for the upcoming bargaining period of your enterprise agreement 15/02/2024
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Your ASU delegates and organiser have organised a drop-in hybrid session next week online and in-person. 15/02/2024
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Bargaining is about to commence for your new enterprise agreement at City of Hobart. The new agreement will also cover DKHAC and TTIC employees. 15/02/2024
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ASU representatives have been in ongoing discussions with the Victorian Government about Multi-Employer Bargaining in the Water Industry. 15/02/2024
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TasWater has advised the ASU today that employees will be provided today with a Notice of Employee Representation Rights (NERR) to initiate the Enterprise Agreement (EA) bargaining process. 15/02/2024
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Thank you for contributing to the Better Pay and Conditions Survey and attending workplace meetings to contribute to drafting the ASU log of claims for enterprise bargaining. 15/02/2024
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On Thursday 15 February, ASU member Melanie Nisbet formally nominated to become an ASU delegate at Hepburn Shire Council. 15/02/2024
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These will be drop-in sessions (not formal meetings) and members are welcome to come and ask any questions or discuss upcoming bargaining. 15/02/2024
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The ASU is thinking of members caught up in yesterday’s weather including fire and storms. We know members were involved in emergency response and will continue to support local communities in the days to come. 14/02/2024
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VicRoads EA9 expires later this year, and bargaining is set to kick off soon for a new Agreement. 13/02/2024
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Nillumbik Shire Council have sent their notice of intent to start bargaining negotiations for your new Enterprise Agreement. 12/02/2024
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Your enterprise agreement expires this year, and the ASU is negotiating a new agreement to ensure your wages keep pace with the cost of living and we continue to improve workplace conditions at Mitchell. 12/02/2024
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The Glenelg Shire Council enterprise agreement expires this year. The enterprise agreement sets the wages and conditions of your employment and is re-negotiated every few years with staff. 12/02/2024
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ASU members have met both online and face-to-face and decided to reject the proposed EA and encourage everyone to VOTE NO. 12/02/2024
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This submission supports workplace drug testing being undertaken in an OH&S Framework. 9/02/2024
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This submission of the 2025 Victorian State Budget highlights the opportunities of extending existing government policy to more workers and investing in three workers who deliver services valued by the Victorian community. 8/02/2024
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The ASU officials and delegates are committed to bargaining for better conditions for your workplace. The ASU bargains across your industry. We want your voice to be strong during negotiations. 8/02/2024
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We’re pleased to announce the return of the Vision Super Local Heroes Awards for 2024, in partnership with the Australian Services Union. 1/02/2024
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ASU members have Moira Shire Council have recently won the best pay outcome in Victoria! 1/02/2024
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Wayne, a dedicated member of the Australian Services Union (ASU) employed at the City of Melbourne, has become one of the first to benefit from recent legislation changes regarding Flexible Working Arrangements. 1/02/2024
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The ASU has made a flying start to the year, with members at Moira Shire Council winning an in-principle agreement from their employer to provide what is LG Victoria’s best pay increase offer. 31/01/2024
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This year we rally for IWD at 5:30 pm Thursday 7 March! 31/01/2024
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It’s time to face a hard truth. Climate change is not just knocking at our door; it’s barging in. 31/01/2024
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I’m Georgie Dimitriou and I’m an ASU delegate in Benalla, in the North East Regional Region of VicRoads. 31/01/2024
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Is Hay is an ASU delegate at VMIAC. Since being elected as delegate in November 2023, union membership at VMIAC has grown by 60%. 31/01/2024
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The Australian Services Union (ASU) has won hundreds of thousands of dollars in back pay for sleepover staff at a community sector employer. 31/01/2024
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The ASU appreciates the huge collective effort of delegates across the local government sector to make your industry and workplaces better over the last 12 months – well done 30/01/2024
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A guide to your 2024 Public Holidays & Annual Leave 8/01/2024
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This submission details the ASU’s strong position in favour of strengthening Victoria’s laws against hate speech and gate conduct. 11/09/2023
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After starting my career in sports development, I joined Melton Council in 2005. 31/08/2023
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The 2023-24 Federal Budget has just been announced. So, what does it all mean for you? 10/05/2023