News for SACS
YSAS Glen Iris – Concerns Around Structure
Several ASU members at YSAS Glen Iris have recently raised concerns about the structure and support on site. The ASU branch would like to hear from any members with concerns, so that we can help you address them to make your workplace better for workers and service...
ASU Members Briefing on New Worker Isolation Exemption Rules
The Victorian Government has announced more essential workers will be eligible for an exemption from close contact home isolation requirements to attend their workplace. From 11:59pm, Tuesday 18 January 2022, workers in some parts of local government (including waste,...
OH&S Rights and Covid Safety in Returning to Work
With Victorian workers starting to return from the Christmas/New Year break, Covid-19 numbers have once again risen sharply, likely resulting in significant changes to your workplace. The ASU advocates for HSR’s to be consulted per the OH&S Act 2004 in every step...
ASU Meeting with EDVOS Staff
Would you like to see improved working conditions for EDVOS staff? Would you like to be properly consulted on major change? Do you want continued flexible working arrangements? Do you think EDVOS staff should be able to negotiate better pay and conditions? The ASU is...
Barwon Child Youth & Family Merger Discussion and Information Briefing
Delegates across BCY&F and Bethany met Tuesday 14 December to map out a coordinated approach to best inform, support, and represent the membership through this critical process. The ASU will now be holding a meeting to obtain your feedback, field concerns and...ASU Facebook
Are you worried about being forced back to work while COVID positive or waiting on results?
The ACTU will be answering your questions and providing information at this Thursday's online town halls. It's free, informative, and open to all— because everyone deserves a safe workplace. Invite your colleagues, friends and family!
Register here: www.australianunions.org.au/2022/01/21/omicron-and-workplace-safety/?utm_campaign=omicron&utm_med...
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!