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HSRs – Occupational Health & Safety Conference
The 2020 Occupational Health & Safety Conference, run by Victorian Trades Hall Council, is specifically for Health and Safety Representatives. This year the focus is on Risks to Psychosocial Health. The conference will be held online due to Covid-19 restrictions....
What happens if we don’t Save Equal Pay?
ASU members are fighting to save equal pay. But what happens if we aren’t able to get the Morrison Government to commit to ongoing equal pay funding? Services will be reduced and jobs will be cut. New research from the Centre for Future Work shows that up to 12,000...
DVRCV and DVVic delegates get active during organisational merge
What do a Disability Inclusion Advisor, a PVAW (Prevention of Violence Against Women) Trainer and a PVAW Project Officer all have in common? Sophia Tipping, Belinda O’Connor and Julia Earley are all ASU delegates at the currently merging DVRCV and DVVic! Delegates...
ASU provides vital help for workers’ injury claims at the Salvos in Geelong
Workers compensation can be a daunting and complex area of workplace relations, as recently demonstrated for three long-term ASU members at The Salvation Army in Geelong. Workers experienced psychological injuries after a threatening exchange with their manager. Each...
Have you registered for the OHS Representatives’ Conference?
The Occupational Health and Safety Conference which has been approved by WorkSafe Victoria is being held as follows DATE: Tuesday 27 October TIME: 9am – 2.45pm VENUE: Online What you need to do to register; Register for the conference here Register for the ASU...ASU Facebook
Did you miss our Maribyrnong Candidate Forum here? You can watch it here. Fast forward to the 3.45 minute mark, that’s when the talking starts.
Martin you've spent enough time in council and our rates have continued to rise. It's time for a change. We need a council that supports residents, not just big business!
Maybe we could do a review of the CEO's salary? Councillors voted to increase it in a secret meeting last year and, to my understanding, have refused to release the details of his new salary.
Good point by Susan Yengi - it'd be great for youth to have somewhere meaningful to spend their time. It'd also be great to have more focus on alternative transport options other than just cars.
Mohammed went some way to answering the question by saying more investment in mens sheds and neighbourhood houses which help break down social isolation which is a contributor to mental health
Can any of the candidates justify why our rates are among the highest in Victoria and higher than both Toorak and Brighton. This concerns residents.
Great to hear from the candidates!
Great input well done ASU
a very informative forum, thanks candidates, and organsiers.
Thanks for taking the time candidates, even the ones that annoyed me!
Very interesting conversation tonight. Thanks ASU and all participants.
I’m really concerned as a resident about low job security for lowest paid part time council workers. What will you do to improve this at Maribyrnong? With rates being what they are council can afford to do better.
Greg and Barry - all have put out material authorised and printed by Huong Nguyen. Available at the misleadingly named 2020 Maribyrnong Council Election page
Make no mistake: Martin Zakharov is STILL looking to give away our beloved park. He just won't listen.
SAVE FOOTSCRAY PARK!
Very textbook response Liz Walsh
Rates are part of broader influences, ie; State regs - its about getting more 'bang for your buck $"
Where are the rest of the candidates?
If Simon is all for people keeping their jobs, why was he happy to outsource aged care?
Mohamed loved your work during the tower lockdown
Perhaps our elected candidates need to press and advocate to state government for more funding
Oh classic Zakharov. Dissemble and confuse, and avoid owning the fact that the workers were stood down.
They do not have the same conditions.
Mohamed you're a breath of fresh air. We need you in council!
I'm in the ASU and I got a text message about it
oh like that place theyre proposing at the funeral home in seddon? isnt that a pseudo-eco place with no parking?
Tim Sullivan's day job is as a crisis hero helping to change the lives of locals who have been or are at risk of homelessness.
This work makes a difference every day to people in the Bendigo region.
Outside work, Tim spends much of his time as a union activist. He's an active member of Bendigo Trades Hall Council Executive and even set up their new library.
We are really proud of the work Tim does in his community. And we are thankful to him for his commitment to the union.
Great job Tim!
Thank you Tim
Thank you Tim 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Onya, Tim. 👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks Tim
Legend!! 🌟
Thank you for your service
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 ping Tash Joyce & #bendigo
Without any consultation with the workers who will be affected, Stonnington City Council has proposed a new uniform.
But ASU members at Stonnington's depot aren't alone trying to have their views heard – the ASU has been by their side.
Assistant Branch Secretary Melissa Wainwright visited the depot to discuss their concerns with the proposed uniform.
Shout out to all the great delegates at Stonnington depot who do fantastic work.