News for Tasmania
ASU Member Update Meetings: City of Launceston 2021 EA Bargaining
The ASU will be holding the following member update meetings across Council. All ASU members, and potential members, are encouraged to attend. Tuesday October 19th 2.30pm – First Basin Parks – Crib Room Wednesday October 20th 7.30am – Remount Depot – Crib Room 10am –...
Impacts of Tasmanian Lockdown on Local Government
The decision to lockdown Southern Tasmania for a period of three days means Tasmania has now begun its first lockdown in around 18 months. Understandably, the announcement has left many members with questions as to how this decision will impact their work come Monday....
Burnie City Council – ASU Meetings
The ASU will be holding paid union meetings at Burnie City Council. These meetings have been approved by management and we encourage your attendance. DATE: Wednesday 20 October TIME: 7.30am VENUE: Depot DATE: Wednesday 20 October TIME: 10.00am VENUE: Burnie City...
Time to ramp up the Protected Actions!
You have been putting great pressure on TasWater with your current actions and now it’s time to ramp up to Phase 2 of Industrial Action. As of next Wednesday 6 October 2021, all financial members (who are covered by one of the General Employees Enterprise Agreements)...
ASU won’t accept toxic workplace culture
The workplace culture makes a big difference to the health of workers. Where there is bullying and harassment, workers don’t fare well, their health suffers, and they need to take time off work because of the health impacts of the work environment. That’s...ASU Facebook
"Seeing family overseas get COVID-19 and not having access to vaccinations made me realise how lucky and privileged we are to have a free vaccine given to us to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19.
I went and got my Astra Zeneca vaccine a few weeks ago when we went back into restrictions and COVID-19 was still a real and present threat to the health of our community. Protecting my family, my friends and my community was important to me and I believe it is our responsibility to do everything we can to protect our community."
- Kasuni is an ASU member at the Alliance for Gambling Reform
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October is National Safe Work Month.
We all deserve to be safe at work, and COVID-19 has put up new challenges on that front, particularly for essential workers.
So thank you to all the ASU members, delegates and health and safety reps who have stepped up this year, and who make their workplaces safer for everyone.