As bushfire smoke continues to impact air quality across Victoria, people are urged to remain vigilant when working outdoors.
WorkSafe has provided Bushfire Smoke Guidance for workers across Victoria.
Your employer has a duty of care to all workers according to OH&S Legislation.
For further information please contact:
ASU OH&S Officer Mick Vanbeek| mvanbeek@asuvictas.com.au
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.