News for Energy
Citipower/Powercor Enterprise Bargaining Update
Members would be aware that, the three Unions undertook membership meetings last week to report on the progress of enterprise bargaining negotiations and receive direction from members as to what approach to take. It was gratifying to see a very good turn-out at all...
Zinfra – Important Paid Meetings for Enterprise Agreement Update
Members meetings will be held at the following sites and times to discuss the ongoing enterprise agreement negotiations and get your feedback Bangholme DATE: Wednesday 18 December TIME: 10.00am VENUE: Lambert Room (Ground Floor) Tullamarine DATE: Wednesday 18 December...
Citipower / Powercor – Joint Union Meetings to Discuss Enterprise Agreement
There will be joint ASU/Professionals Australia/ NUW members meetings to discuss management’s position on the enterprise agreement. For those members at Warnambool, Horsham and Mildura, there will be a phone hook-up at 1.00pm on Tuesday 10 December. The dial-in...
Grampians – Ballarat Network End of year Celebration
Come along to mark and acknowledge another big and eventful year with other Unionists and supporters of our great movement at the Ballarat Trades Hall Christmas End of Year Bash. DATE: Tuesday 10 December TIME: 7pm VENUE: Ballarat Trades Hall Pizzas, party pies, wraps...
Energy Update
It has been a busy three months in the Transmission and Distribution sector with three enterprise agreements currently underway. The proposed regulatory reset in June 2021 is driving or at least being claimed by employers as the rationale for quantum increases that...ASU Facebook
Two years’ ago the Victorian Government ran the first ever family violence workforce census. Sector peaks are supporting this, with Family Safety Victoria (FSV) and key organisations. Meaningful data helps to support meaningful decisions and the ASU is encouraging all relevant workers to participate!
The census closes 28 February and needs to hear from workers across a wide range of workforces that come into contact with, provide support or assistance in family violence, even if it is not the main focus or function of their role. Please respond and share with people who work in:
• Counselling
• Disability Services
• Employment Services
• Financial and Gambling Services
• Housing / Social Housing
• LGBTIQ Services
• Older Victorians services
• Policy, Research and Advocacy –
Please follow this link to complete the census vcoss.org.au/family-violence-workforce-census/
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.
You can check out the guidance here: www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/health-risks-outdoor-work-areas-impacted-bushfire-smoke
You can view the air quality at monitored locations and the forecast air quality for each region here: www.epa.vic.gov.au/for-community/airwatch
No worker should be forced to work in dangerous environments, including workplaces impacted by the smoke haze. Smoke pollution levels are beyond hazardous in many parts of the country. While the critically important work to fight and recover from the fires must continue, any worker who is concerned about their health and safety should contact their manager directly and inform the union.
The air quality today has fluctuated between hazardous and very poor. Avoid outdoor work.
If experiencing difficulty breathing, STOP WORK call 000 or Nurse on Call 1300 606 024.
Air quality in the last 48 hours
A general overview of air quality over the last 48 hours, calculated at one-hour averages. For more information about pollutant concentrations, see the pollutant concentrations graph below.
If the air is recirculating constantly in an office I'm sure there could be health concerns with that alone.
No worker should be forced to drink Fluoride industrial waste that can't legally be dumped in rivers, land or the sea.