Apr 8, 2021 | Infrastructure
The ASU has recently been made aware of incidents involving threatening and abusive behaviour by driving instructors. We are deeply concerned about the way these matters have been handled, and that staff are being exposed to unnecessary risk. Under the current policy...
Mar 31, 2021 | Infrastructure
ASU members met recently to discuss their concerns about the ongoing cultural problems at CFA. Recent media reports have highlighted what we have all known for a long time – CFA has significant problems with gender equality and sexual harassment. Following that...
Mar 31, 2021 | Infrastructure
60 staff currently engaged by employment agencies are set to be converted to ongoing, direct employment at VicRoads. This comes after extensive lobbying by the Union. ASU delegates met with the then roads minister Jaala Pulford in early 2020, and later with current...
Mar 31, 2021 | Infrastructure
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NVHR) has agreed to reclassify a number of staff members, after negotiations involving the ASU. These workers were transferred across from VicRoads in mid-2019, and shortly afterwards, ASU commenced negotiations with NHVR for a...
Mar 26, 2021 | Infrastructure, Local Authorities
On Wednesday morning, ASU representatives, including Branch Secretary Lisa Darmanin, met with CFA CEO Natalie MacDonald and Chief Officer Jason Heffernan. ASU calls for a new review We sought commitments that they take decisive steps to address the cultural problems...
Mar 18, 2021 | Infrastructure
The ASU is aware of reports of sexual harassment and gendered violence at CFA. We believe the women who have made these claims. We have often supported members to make such claims. In light of this, we have a meeting with the CEO on Wednesday next week. But before...