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VicRoads ASU Member Update
Bargaining set to commence The ASU were advised yesterday that the State Government has finally given DoT/VicRoads approval to commence negotiations around EA9 for R&L. We understand that the delay was largely caused by VicRoads Management dragging their heels...State Wages Policy – Bad for Workers and Bad For the Victorian Economy
Since it was announced earlier this year, you have known that the state government’s wages policy was unfair. And as a result of a report launched today, we now know that it’s bad for the Victorian economy. The Community & Public Sector Union ( Vic SPSF Branch )...You have an important part to play in defending jobs at VicRoads
Industrially, the ASU has have reserved our right to escalate this to dispute to the Fair Work Commission should they try to give us the run-around. We will provide updates to members as soon as they come to hand, as well as a schedule of members meetings. Meanwhile,...
ASU Defends Public Sector Jobs at VicRoads
It took some embarrassing media coverage, but the Government and DoT have belatedly decided to come clean about their plans for the future of R&L, and start talking to the Union about what might happen. ASU officials had an initial discussion today with Department...
Use of Labour Hire and Agency Providers
Your on the ground knowledge of Labour Hire Providers used by your employer and any information you have on problems with the Labour Hire Provider’s treatment of its employees will help us to drive out dodgy Labour Hire Providers. It will only take a few minutes and...ASU Facebook
Services and jobs in Victoria's regional communities are at risk if Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas sells, privatises, part-privatises, leases or outsources VicRoads' registration and licensing functions. The Dan Andrews Labor Government needs to choose whether to listen to investment bankers or to Victorian workers and communities.
www.mailtimes.com.au/story/6480100/union-calls-on-government-to-rule-out-vicroads-job-cuts/
Wondering what all this Ensuring Integrity stuff is all about? Here's the low-down...
#StopEI
We expect the Ensuring Integrity Bill to be voted on soon. If passes, this Bill will make it harder for working Australians to get fair pay rises by stymieing unions. ASUVicTas members are concerned and we hope all senators listen to them.This week the Senate is expected to vote on the Ensuring Integrity Bill. We hope that the Senators have listened to the voices of our delegates and members and in turn make the right decision and put a stop to the Bill that is destined to hurt hard-working Australians.
