This election is about deciding what sort of Australia we want to be. We can either lock in US-style low wages & inequality or Change the Rules.
The ACTU’s TV ads give voice to millions of working people that are experiencing insecure work & stagnant wages.
We need to change the rules so working people have jobs they can count on.
And we need to Change the Rules because Australia needs a pay rise.
Behind all essential services are essential workers.
The quality of these services suffer when community sector workers like Blanche aren't securely employed. These workers need permanent employment, lower turnover and smaller caseloads.
The system isn't working— for workers like Blanche, or for the clients they support. Sign the petition here 👉 www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/essential-not-expendable?fbclid=IwAR3mrLfsUMxZfBXtGHoyNlNUKhbIezp2...
Happy Wednesday— here's some ASU trivia.
Trick question! All of these workers are local government workers. If you're a librarian, childcare educator or swim teacher who's employed by council and wants better support at work, you can join the ASU here 👉https://www.asu.asn.au/asujoin
A B & C
All of the above
Correct!
We can't put it any simpler than that!
Rate capping has led to jobs lost and services slashed, while councils burden Victorians with user pay fees— like parking fines— just to cover the costs.
It's a failed policy, and it needs to go.