News for Tasmania
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council – Still Holding Mayor Wisby to Account
The ASU has been continuing its campaign to ensure Mayor Wisby ceases to act in ways contrary to the Councillors’ Code of Conduct and the Local Government Act. We have been pursuing a number of avenues since we last updated members and some members may have seen some...
Glenorchy City Council Child Care Employees ASU Meetings
ASU Organiser Samantha Batchelor will be visiting Glenorchy City Council Child Care employees. Welcome to 2020. Join me to find out what’s current and discuss your union priorities for the year ahead. DATE: Tuesday 21 January TIME: 11.30am – 1.30pm (available to staff...
Smith Family – ASU January Meeting
ASU Organiser Samantha Batchelor will be visiting the Smith Family Hobart office in January to provide an update on union matters and chat about any workplace issues. Please come along. DATE: Wednesday 22 January TIME: 10am VENUE: Hobart Office For further information...
ASU Meetings at Glenorchy City Council
ASU Organiser Samantha Batchelor will be visiting Glenorchy City Council. Welcome to 2020. Join ASU Organiser Samantha Batchelor to find out what’s current and discuss your union priorities for the year ahead. DATE: Wednesday 15 January TIME: 7.15am VENUE: Glenorchy...
Central Coast Council ASU Meeting Notice
ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding a union meeting to touch base with you all and see how we can make 2020 a great year. ASU Tasmanian Coordinator Aaron De La Torre will also be in attendance. DATE: Wednesday 8 January TIME: 7.30am – 8.00am VENUE: Central...ASU Facebook
CITY OF HOBART REFUSES TO CONTINUE BARGAINING
Following two strong no votes, the City of Hobart General Manager has taken his bat and ball and gone home.
He is refusing to bargain unless members back down on their claims first.
Nick Heath claims a 40% vote in favour of the agreement is enough to stop bargaining. What he has failed to realise is that 50% more employees voted no to his pathetic offer than those who voted yes.
We're asking for job security in Tasmania's largest Council. We're seeking to maintain additional superannuation contributions. And we're seeking a fair pay rise in line with community expectations.
We WILL get them back to the table.
DID YOU KNOW:
The Directors and the General Manager at this Council received combined salary increases in the rage of 16 - 19% last financial year but are only offering 2.5% to their employees; despite budgeting for 3% increases for the next 20 years. Rates in this municipality also increased by 3.25% for rate payers, many of whom are also employees.
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Shame on Hobart council why are all councils dropping off important communities services ? What happen nothing that’s why I be facing loosing my job soon and unfortunately unions done nothing
Shameful.
Disgraceful. Stay strong, ASU members 👊
Shame Hobart Council Shame this resident is not happy
Thank goodness the union is strong
Despicable. Solidarity to the workers at the forefront of trying to maintain a livable workplace stand tall comrades!
Keep strong.. in unity
Shameful
That's disgusting😠
Grubs
Across the north east of Victoria and in East Gippsland, ASU members are working to restore communities. This includes members who are out around Omeo working hard to prevent trees collapsing, removing damaged trees and making areas safe. This is important work that is part of re-opening roads to isolated communities.
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/