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Geelong Community Gathering 30 June 2026

We’re inviting you to stand with us at an important Community Gathering in Geelong as we build momentum for fair pay and recognition for community sector workers. 23/06/2026

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Geelong Community Gathering 30 June 2026

We’re inviting you to stand with us at an important Community Gathering in Geelong as we build momentum for fair pay and recognition for community sector workers. 23/06/2026

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ASU Launches Federal Court Action Against Hume City Council

The ASU has filed a case against Hume City Council in the Federal Court to address an alleged unlawful reduction of pay connected to protected industrial action. 22/06/2026

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Merri-bek Councils secret AI plan exposed

The ASU have recently uncovered a secret plan by Council management to implement their ‘AI Roadmap development’ plan developed by consultants to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the Merri-bek Council workplace and delivery of community ser 22/06/2026

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West Wimmera Fair Work Commission decision - Income protection insurance policy

The Fair Work Commission has handed down their decision on whether Council is required to maintain an income protection insurance policy in relation to clause 9.2.4 of the 2021 Agreement (personal leave while on annual leave or long service leave). 19/06/2026

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Councils single EA gets voted up at Knox

The ASU acknowledges Knox City Council’s announcement that they have a secured a majority vote for a single enterprise agreement. 19/06/2026

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Support Council Workers’ Strike Action on Wednesday 17 June

On Wednesday, 17 June 2026 ASU over a thousand ASU members at 8 Metro Melbourne Councils will take historic strike action to secure fair wages and improved conditions. 16/06/2026

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Workers at Merri-bek take one more step towards fair pay

Last night, workers, community members and supporters stood side by side to protest Councils financial budget which allocates insufficient funds to workers to secure a real wage increase. 11/06/2026

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Wangaratta - Send a message and vote no

From the beginning of this bargaining process, members made it clear what they wanted, to be roped into the Regional LG Multi-Employer Agreement (MEA) and secure the stronger outcomes that come with bargaining together. Council chose to ignore you. 3/06/2026

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Melton - Fair Work dispute update

On behalf of Melton’s delegates the ASU recently filed a dispute at the Fair Work Commission regarding Melton City Council’s outrageous and unfair conduct towards union delegates which we allege is unlawful. 3/06/2026

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Why accept lower wages and conditions at Moyne?!

Recently your CEO gave an update to staff on what is currently being negotiated, including a proposed offer of 3% over a 4-year agreement! 3/06/2026

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Savings Clause agreed for Regional Water Multi Employer Agreement

After many months of often frustrating discussions with Government, we have finally achieved a major breakthrough on our Regional Multi Employer Enterprise Agreement. 1/06/2026

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Strong outcome in a sexual harassment matter

The ASU recently secured a strong outcome in a sexual harassment matter for a member working in the energy sector. 1/06/2026