News for Water
BAS – final call for ASU Delegate nominations
As you may be aware, the ASU held an online meeting last week to discuss on-site visits, the upcoming enterprise agreement negotiations and to discuss union representation at BAS. As a result, the following members have been elected (on an interim basis) as ASU...
ASU Gender Equality Network Slides & Materials
Thanks for your attendance and participation at the first ASU Gender Equality Network meeting, it was a great start to looking at the opportunities to address these issues under the new Gender Equality Act! As promised, please find the slides from the meeting and...
BAS – management backflip on union EA site visit
As you may be aware, the ASU made arrangements to visit the Breakwater site tomorrow morning which was agreed upon by the local manager and was subsequently detailed in last weeks’ union notice. However, in telephone discussions involving ASU Organiser David Nunns...
ASU Meeting at Barwon Asset Solutions
ASU Organiser David Nunns will be attending the Breakwater site next week to hold meetings in paid time regarding the upcoming enterprise agreement negotiations and to discuss union representation at BAS. GREEN GROUP DATE: Wednesday 6 October TIME: 8am – 8.45am VENUE:...
South Gippsland Water EBA – Have your say
The South Gippsland Water Agreement is expired and due for renegotiation, now is your chance to have your say. ASU Organiser Colin Houghton has scheduled multiple meetings for members to have some input into your log of claims. If you are interested in making a change...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.