News for Water
Grampians – Ballarat Network End of year Celebration
Come along to mark and acknowledge another big and eventful year with other Unionists and supporters of our great movement at the Ballarat Trades Hall Christmas End of Year Bash. DATE: Tuesday 10 December TIME: 7pm VENUE: Ballarat Trades Hall Pizzas, party pies, wraps...
Melbourne Water Bargaining Update
Negotiations continue around the new Melbourne Water Agreement. Progress has been frustratingly slow, all the more so given that Government wouldn’t allow the parties to start bargaining until after the existing agreement had expired. The ASU continues to push hard on...
Melbourne Water Enterprise Agreement Update
ASU Organiser Matt Price will be holding members meetings at some locations next week to discuss progress on the Enterprise Agreement negotiations. DATE: Monday 11 November TIME: 8.30am VENUE: Winneke DATE: Monday 11 November TIME: 1.30pm VENUE: Brooklyn DATE: Tuesday...
Water Bargaining
ASU members at Barwon Water, Westernport Water, Gippsland Water, and West Gippsland CMA have voted to roll over their enterprise agreements for 12 months, with a 2.5% pay rise. Whilst this pay rise is not ideal, we will be back at the bargaining table early next year...
City West Water Update: Christmas Slowdown & Consultation Concerns
Christmas slowdown The ASU has been made aware of communication that was sent to staff regarding the taking of annual leave over the Christmas/New Year period. We are concerned that the email implies that staff will be “required” to take leave during this period. We...ASU Facebook
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/
As bushfire smoke continues to impact air quality across Victoria, people are urged to remain vigilant when working outdoors.
WorkSafe has provided Bushfire Smoke Guidance for workers across Victoria.
You can check out the guidance here: www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/health-risks-outdoor-work-areas-impacted-bushfire-smoke
You can view the air quality at monitored locations and the forecast air quality for each region here: www.epa.vic.gov.au/for-community/airwatch
No worker should be forced to work in dangerous environments, including workplaces impacted by the smoke haze. Smoke pollution levels are beyond hazardous in many parts of the country. While the critically important work to fight and recover from the fires must continue, any worker who is concerned about their health and safety should contact their manager directly and inform the union.
The air quality today has fluctuated between hazardous and very poor. Avoid outdoor work.
If experiencing difficulty breathing, STOP WORK call 000 or Nurse on Call 1300 606 024.
Air quality in the last 48 hours
A general overview of air quality over the last 48 hours, calculated at one-hour averages. For more information about pollutant concentrations, see the pollutant concentrations graph below.
If the air is recirculating constantly in an office I'm sure there could be health concerns with that alone.
No worker should be forced to drink Fluoride industrial waste that can't legally be dumped in rivers, land or the sea.