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Hobsons Bay CC – Negotiations to Re-start in June
It took another trip to the Fair Work Commission but the ASU has finally got a commitment from ... read more
Anglicare Tasmania 2020 Collective Agreement Bargaining Update
In 2018 the outcome of an extensive bargaining process achieved many significant improvements ... read more
Quantum Support Services – Urgent Update on Flexi-Time
Quantum Support Services is still refusing to honour Flexi-Time arrangements, for some staff, ... read more
Kingborough Council Attempts to Postpone Bargaining
The ASU is angry at Council’s unilateral decision to postpone bargaining until early 2021 and ... read more
170 people already supported your bid to get the retention bonus!
The ASU megaphone petition calling on Minister Colbeck to ensure all CHSP home carers received ... read more
Mass Member Meeting at Shepparton – Worker’s rights at risk!
The Government recently announced changes to the notification period for variations of ... read more
Foundation House Important EA Update and Survey
After considerable success, the ASU bargaining team are close to finalising bargaining with ... read more
GREAT WIN for ASU members at CoPP
CoPP has confirmed that it is ditching its proposed roster of 20.8 FTE and working towards ... read more
Southern Midlands Council – Agreement Variation Request
As many of you are aware Southern Midlands Council has approached the union regarding your ... read more
Out of Home Care Update
The ASU has been working with members across Out of Home Care (OoHC) on issues relating to ... read more
VicRoads Return to Service & Agency Conversion
RETURN TO SERVICE Following on from our Zoom Members Meeting on Monday night, ASU ... read more
Berry Street – Open Place / RAV Update
The ASU has had numerous exchanges with Berry Street HR and management in relation to the ... read more
Glamorgan Spring Bay Information Centre Closures
We understand that you have now received a communication from Council in relation to the ... read more
Anglicare Member Meeting: Know your rights – Returning to the office environment
The Australian Services Union has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of ... read more
SAVE THE DATE: Tasmanian Members Forum
The Australian Services Union will be holding an online member meeting for all ASU members in ... read more
Maribyrnong City Council Member Update
Recently you were told by Maribyrnong management that changes to accrued days off and time in ... read more
Vote “No” To Very Special Kids Proposed Wage Freeze
The ASU is concerned that Very Special Kids (VSK) plan to put a wage freeze to a vote. The Very read more
City of Yarra ASU members push for casual redeployment
You may have heard that 442 casuals have been stood down by City of Yarra. Councils have been ... read more
Mornington Peninsula Shire HACC – Your job, your future
The Australian Services Union will be holding a meeting to discuss Mornington Shire Council’s ... read more
EACH Member Meeting: Know your rights – Returning to the office environment
The Australian Services Union has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of ... read more
Women’s Minister Speaks to Us: Once in a lifetime opportunity to gain workplace equality!
Victorian Minister for Women, Gabrielle Williams was due to speak at our Women’s Conference to ... read more
Anchor Member Meeting: Know your rights – Returning to the office environment
The Australian Services Union has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of ... read more
Wathaurong: Know your rights – Returning to the office environment Meeting
The Australian Services Union has received numerous queries from members regarding the need to ... read more
Libraries Meeting Tomorrow at 12.30pm
By now you’ll know that the State Government has announced that libraries will be allowed to ... read more
Banyule CC – ASU Meeting This Thursday
A meeting will be held this Thursday to discuss the issues affecting members of Banyule City ... read more
Easing Restrictions: What does it mean for you? Tips & Report Back to Members
Schools start returning this week and restrictions are slowly being relaxed. The Victorian ... read more
$600 aged care retention bonus not for everyone?
The ASU has written to Minister for Aged Care Richard Colbeck to demand the Retention Bonus for read more
Cardinia SC – Bargaining Update
Your union, the ASU, is proud to announce that we are meeting your employer on Wednesday 27th ... read more
BSL – KPI Working Group Update
Acting on an ASU request, the KPI working group recently reconvened to discuss workload issues. read more
Services & Facilities to Re-Open Monday 1 June
Yesterday the Premier announced the limited re-opening of libraries, leisure centres (swimming ... read more
Libraries Are Able To Open On Monday 1 June
Yesterday the Premier announced the limited re-opening of libraries from Monday 1 June. We are ... read more
City of Port Phillip ASU Library Member Meeting
ASU officials and delegates have been in discussions with your management regarding ... read more
CoPP Childrens Services ASU and Management Meeting
ASU delegates and Organiser Hayley Davis met with Children Services management on Friday to ... read more
Berry St Voting to commence soon – it’s time to have your say
Berry St ASU delegates have worked hard to negotiate a new Enterprise Agreement that upholds ... read more
ASU Meetings at Southern Midlands Council
The ASU has received a proposal from Southern Midlands Council in relation to your Enterprise ... read more
Australian Services Union Meetings – GCC Wage freezes
The ASU will be holding the following meetings for members. These meetings will be to discuss ... read more
Navigating the New Normal
ASU Delegates & HSR’s have met over the last week to discuss the challenges of re-opening ... read more
Where’s my $600 retention bonus?
The ASU has written to Minister Colbeck about guaranteeing the Retention Bonus for all aged ... read more
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Home Care Meetings
The ASU is contacting you to ensure that you have had an opportunity to hear information on the read more
Zero wage increase at Glenorchy City Council?
As many of you are aware Glenorchy City Council has outlined an intention to delay enterprise ... read more
Should Drive Tests Resume: Urgent Response Required
The State Government is planning to bring back drive tests as soon as it is safe to do so, and ... read more
ASU Update For Eastern Regional Libraries
Based on the serious concerns of ASU members, the union raised a dispute with Eastern Regional ... read more
Port Phillip CC – Council meeting Outcome on Children’s Service Policy Review
At last night’s Council meeting, officers presented a recommendation to defer the ... read more
Local Government Delegates & HSR’s Zoom Meeting
Yesterday we held a great meeting for Delegates and HSR’s with 100 participants. Unfortunately, read more
What MPSC haven’t told you
The first of several ASU consultations with MPSC Aged and Disability support staff was held ... read more
Hume Children’s Services ASU Member Meeting
The ASU has been in touch with delegates and management to get feedback on how Council are ... read more
Malop Street Bullying Update & Tips for Responding to Bullying
The ASU has for some months been trying to get BCYF management to agree to meet with ASU ... read more
Moorabool Shire Council Bargaining update
After extensive consultation with ASU members & delegates the ASU has compiled your log of ... read more
Brimbank CC – In-Home Aged Care Transition Update
Last week the Australian Services Union wrote to Brimbank City Council about their proposal to ... read more
Port Phillip CC – Important ASU Advice On Disputed Roster Changes
Following the library members meeting today, the ASU has spoken to Council this afternoon about read more
149 Casuals at Shepparton likely to be eligible for permanent roles
Since the last update to members, which included figures provided by Council showing that 348 ... read more
Anglicare Tasmania Enterprise Agreement Update
The ASU and HACSU met with Anglicare on Thursday 7 May to further discuss your 2020 Enterprise ... read more
ASU meeting for MPSC Aged and Disability staff on proposed contract
The ASU has been in discussions with your employer over the last twelve months to maintain ... read more
ASU Delegate Nomination at Wyndham City Council
ASU members Racheal Spearman and Clare Noonan have formally nominated to become ASU delegates ... read more
ASU City of Port Phillip Library Member meeting Update
The ASU will be holding a member meeting for library members next week to provide a report back read more
Port Phillip CC – Children’s Services Member Meeting Update
Last night ASU members in Children’s Services met to discuss how centres are managing ... read more
Greater Shepparton City Council – 2020 Enterprise Agreement 12 month Extension Update
Due to the COVID-19 lockdown situation, and the uncertainty of the next few months, I have met ... read more
New ASU Delegate Elected at Wyndham City Council
The ASU is excited to announce that ASU member Taufiq Ahmed has now been formally elected as ... read more
ASU Update On Reopening Libraries and Helping Other Library Members
On Tuesday your library delegates met to discuss what’s happening around the State and the next read more
Clarence City Council offers 0% wage increase – ASU Mass Meeting
ASU Organiser Karen Tantari, along with the ASU’s Tasmanian Coordinator, Aaron De La Torre, ... read more
Easing Restrictions – What does it mean to you? Zoom Sessions 20 & 21 May
Easing of restrictions has been announced by the Premier, but what does this mean for community read more
CoGG Update: Forced Leave & EBA – Rights, Responsibilities and Rumours
Enterprise Agreement Negotiations The latest discussions around your EBA have involved looking ... read more
Wathaurong ASU Member Meeting: JobKeeper
The Australian Services Union has received numerous queries from members regarding Wathaurong ... read more
Home Care Delegates Meeting on Retention Bonus
Our next home care delegates meeting will be taking place on: DATE: Wednesday 20 May TIME: 5pm ... read more
Port Phillip CC – Library Members Update
ASU officials and delegates have been in discussions with your management to identify further ... read more
CHSP transition news and member survey
The Australian Services Union has been invited by Brimbank to advance the members preference on read more
Brotherhood of St Laurence – ASU Member Meetings: ADOs, KPIs & Job Keeper
The ASU was successful in having BSL agree to implement a trial of monthly ADOs for full-time ... read more
ASU Home Care Members Update
ASU home care delegates from across the State joined our online network meeting to discuss ... read more
Good Shepherd – Enterprise Agreement Update
With the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, all parties agreed in mid-March to put a hold on ... read more
Local Government Delegates & HSR’s Zoom Meeting
A meeting will be held to discuss the future easing of COVID-19 restrictions. DATE: Tuesday 19 ... read more
ASU Mass Meeting: Northern Midland Council – Proposed 2020 0% Wage increase
The ASU will be holding a mass meeting for ASU members and non-members via video conference and read more
ASU Mass Meeting at Hobart City Council
The ASU will be holding a mass meeting via video conference (with teleconference dial-in also ... read more
Update on ERL’s decision to reduce hours and pay
Following on from the members meeting yesterday and subsequent discussions following requests ... read more
Moira Shire Council EA Update and Survey
Moira Shire had agreed to a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) for an extension of the current ... read more
Library Lockdown Survey
Yesterday we conducted a survey on whether libraries should re-open or not. We had a 30% ... read more
ASU library delegates meeting
The ASU will be holding a Library Delegates meeting on Tuesday 12 May. Please attend to discuss read more
ermha 365 Members Meetings 20 & 21 May
ASU membership at ermha365 has been steadily growing. Along with that members are now ... read more
Hobsons Bay CC – Have you lost overtime?
The ASU has received information that overtime is being changed, without proper consultation. ... read more
ASU Members Round the Grounds at Wyndham City Council
COVID-19 Your ASU Industry Organiser and Campaign Organiser have been meeting with your ... read more
East Gippsland Shire Council Enterprise Agreement Update
The Australian Services Union is recommending that everyone vote yes to extending your current ... read more
Melbourne CC – ASU Children’s Services Meeting
The ASU will be holding a member’s meeting for Early Childhood Educators at the City of ... read more
Should Libraries Re-Open: Urgent Response Required
The current restriction on public libraries opening to the public ends at midnight on Monday 11 read more
Melbourne CC – ASU Covid-19 update May 2020
ASU Office and Delegates attended CoM staff consultation Committee Wednesday 6 May. The CEO ... read more
HACC Members Meeting at Wyndham City Council
The ASU will be holding a management-approved paid meeting for HACC members to provide an ... read more
Port Phillip CC – ASU Children Services Meeting
The ASU will be holding a member’s meeting for Early Childhood Educators at the City of Port ... read more
New COVID-19 Industrial relations framework for State Public Sector
The State Government today announced a new IR framework to deal with the ongoing COVID-19 ... read more
Melbourne Water – ASU Member Enterprise Agreement Vote
Bargaining and drafting has finally concluded for the new Melbourne Water Enterprise Agreement. read more
Uniting Job Keeper Application Request
The ASU has been notified by members that Uniting sent an urgent email to all Uniting staff ... read more
Wathaurong: COVID-19 Working from Home Monitoring
The ASU has been attempting to engage with WAC regarding COVID-19 and working from home issues ... read more
ASU media release – Treasurer Tim Pallas Abandons Casual Council Workers
The Andrews Government has abandoned casual local government workers who are out of work due to read more
VicRoads – Update On Salary Maintenance – Reduced workload
The ASU has reached agreement with VicRoads about the provision of salary maintenance to staff ... read more
Sacred Heart Mission – Reduction of Hours Consultation
Yesterday, Sacred Heart Mission notified the ASU that they have commenced consultation with ... read more
Port Phillip CC – Library Member Update
Yesterday, ASU Officials and Reps met with Council to discuss the proposed reduction in library read more
ASU All Maribyrnong Employees Meeting
We’re getting in contact to update you on the 150 staff that Maribyrnong Council terminated in ... read more
Phillip Island Nature Park – Conservation Jobs Protected
Congratulations to our members at Phillip Island Nature Park. Your vital work in conservation ... read more
Incolink – ASU Meeting With Incolink Management Tomorrow
The ASU has been contacted by management at Incolink who have requested to meet the ASU to ... read more
Central Coast Council Updates
During these unprecedented times and as we continue to move forward into the ‘unknown’, we ... read more
Eastern Regional Libraries – Reduction of Hours and Pay
The ASU has been advised that Eastern Region Libraries management has started to send letters ... read more
Open Place ASU members meeting
DHHS recently announced Relationships Australia Victoria (RAV) will be the new provider of Open read more
Citywide Update May 2020
ASU Organiser and Delegates have been engaging in ongoing discussions with management in regard read more
SCHDS Award Update – ASU Applies for COVID-19 Care Allowance
Disability workers have a challenging job at the best of times, but it’s twice as hard during ... read more
New ASU Delegate is Formally Elected at Stonnington City Council
The ASU is excited to announce that ASU members Hugh McKinnon and Dalique Knight have now been ... read more
ASU Early Learning Educator Delegate Meeting Update
On Thursday night delegates in Early Learning across local government met via Microsoft Teams ... read more
Glenelg Shire Council Enterprise Agreement Update
The ASU had started the process of bargaining for your next enterprise agreement at Glenelg ... read more
Corangamite Shire Council Enterprise Agreement Update
The ASU had started the process of bargaining for your next enterprise agreement at Corangamite read more
Port Phillip CC – ASU Update For Library Members
Yesterday the ASU was informed by Council that they had determined to reduce library services ... read more
TasNetworks Enterprise Agreement Ballot Disappointment
As you may be aware voting for your new Enterprise Agreement closed on Wednesday. ... read more
Update: Roster Changes at Uniting Residential Units
Further to the newsletter circulated earlier this week, ASU delegate and HSR, Dean Barnett, and read more
Anglicare Tasmania Enterprise Agreement Update
The ASU, HASCU and ANMF will be meeting with Anglicare next Thursday 7 May to further discuss ... read more
Unpaid Wages Recovered
ASU members at a southern Tasmanian council have received significant amounts of back pay for ... read more
Delegate Profile – Shaun Minehan, Kingborough Council
Sean Minehan has been employed at Kingborough Council for 16 years and has been a proud ASU ... read more
Workplace Safety Wins for Out of Home Care Workers
During this unprecedented time, ASU members who work in Out of Home Care have faced issues ... read more
JobKeeper update for members
For the last three weeks, the ASU along with other Australian unions have been campaigning ... read more
ASU continued representation of members in reportable conduct investigations
ASU members in residential out of home care, and other roles with children and young people in ... read more
Water Industry Update
Back in late March, the Australian Services Union wrote to all public sector water authorities, read more
Public Sector Entitlements
The Covid-19 pandemic is causing big changes at public sector workplaces across Victoria. And ... read more
Energy Industry Update
All, in all, Australian Services Union members in the energy sector have fared quite well ... read more
Hobsons Bay CC – A Clear Mandate For Formal Action On EBA
After HBCC CEO Aaron van Egmond wrote to the ASU on 17 April 2020 advising that “…management ... read more
The Fight Continues In Local Government
As members throughout local government would know, the ASU launched campaign efforts to ensure ... read more
Retaining jobs in local government
Some local government employers are doing everything they can to support their communities by ... read more
When things are tough the ASU is by your side
The ASU is a union of workers that support each other to get real change in the workplace or ... read more
Citipower Powercor Update and Survey
Following on from a pause in negotiations while Citipower-Powercor assessed its financial ... read more
Is your employer naughty or nice?
Across Victorian local government, some councils are what they can to keep workers employed. ... read more
Mind Australia Changes – Ensure Your Voice Is Heard
Your ASU representatives have been advised that MIND is in the process of some major changes. ... read more
Qantas – ASU wins on payroll, stand-downs! But still lots more to do & fix
ASU members want Qantas to pay them the right amount and on time. How hard can it be? But many ... read more
Derwent Valley Council – Members in Child Care Receive Back Pay
The ASU have been in conversation with Derwent Valley Council’s executive management team for ... read more
ASU City of Port Phillip Member Update
ASU Organisers and Delegates have been meeting regularly to discuss how members are managing ... read more
ASU Home Care Delegates Meeting
ASU members have made some good progress on their claims for improved consultation and safety. ... read more
QVM COVID-19 Update
The ASU and your delegates met with QVM last Friday 24 April to discuss the present COVID-19 ... read more
Wyndham City Council Members Meeting
Last week the Federal Government announced changes to Enterprise Agreements that will allow ... read more
Roster Changes at Uniting Residential Units
The ASU has been made aware that Uniting is proposing to make changes to rosters in the RESI ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council Mass Member Meeting
We’re getting in contact with you because your union delegates have organised a mass member ... read more
Stonnington City Council Stand Downs
The Stonnington City Council announcement that 246 employees have been stood down which ... read more
City of Port Phillip Mass Member Meeting
Last week the Government announced changes to Enterprise Agreements that will allow employers ... read more
Salvation Army JobKeeper Update
The ASU has been made aware that The Salvation Army is applying for the federal government’s ... read more
ASU Delegate Nomination at City of Port Phillip
ASU member Nabil Aklan formally nominated to become an ASU delegate at City of Port Phillip in ... read more
HBCC leadership too busy to resolve EBA dispute
The ASU has been pushing HBCC leadership to meet with us about finalising the EBA dispute that ... read more
GRLC must support casual workers
Casual staff are critical to the success of Geelong Regional Library Corporation. Every day, ... read more
Melbourne CC – COVID-19 update April 2020
The ASU and your Delegates attended a CoM Staff Consultative Committee last Thursday 23 April. ... read more
Burnie CC – ASU Mass Meeting – COVID-19 Update
All ASU members at Burnie CC are invited to attend our next paid time ASU meeting via Zoom (or ... read more
City of Melbourne OCS members COVID-19 update
OSC Members who are taking up the secondment with DHHS The ASU has requested further ... read more
Quantum Support Services Update on Flexi-Time
Flexi-Time While Working From Home Following on from the newsletter sent yesterday, the ASU has read more
Stand downs at Maroondah City Council
Maroondah City Council’s announcement that dozens of workers will be stood down is a terrible ... read more
ASU Delegate Nomination at Stonnington City Council
ASU members Hugh McKinnon and Dalique Knight have formally nominated to become ASU delegates at read more
Kingston City Council JobKeeper Program Update
Hopefully, you are aware that the ASU has been in discussions with Kingston City Council ... read more
COVID-19 DHHS Community Sector Guidance Material
With the COVID-19 pandemic causing so much or our work and private lives to be turned upside ... read more
Quantum Support Services – Update on Flexible Hours and Call for More Delegates
Flexible Hours while Working from Home The ASU has been made aware that Quantum Support ... read more
City of Whittlesea COVID-19 Update Flexible working Guidelines
ASU Organisers and Delegates have been in discussions with management regarding Flexible ... read more
Hume City Council Members COVID-19 Update
ASU Organisers and Delegates have been meeting regularly to discuss how members are managing ... read more
Leisure Services Delegates Employment Security Under COVID-19
The Australian Services Union writes to you in support during this difficult period of ... read more
Burnie City Council ASU Mass Meeting – COVID-19 Update
All ASU members at Burnie CC are invited to attend an important paid time ASU meeting via Zoom ... read more
Stand-downs at Whitehorse Manningham Libraries
The Whitehorse Manningham Libraries announcement that dozens of workers will be stood-down is a read more
Stand-downs at Whitehorse City Council
Whitehorse City Council’s announcement that dozens of workers will be stood-down is a terrible ... read more
Children’s Services delegates and members meeting
Childcare delegates across local government are invited to a meeting via Microsoft Teams for ... read more
Melbourne City Council Casual Conversion
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council 3-month delay proposed for EBA
Moonee Valley City Council management has proposed a 3-month ‘pause’ for the EBA bargaining ... read more
VicRoads Update
Salary Maintenance (Special Leave) To Commence As advised last week, VicRoads are set to ... read more
ASU Delegate Nomination at Wyndham City Council
ASU member Sherri Sparrow has formally nominated to become an ASU delegate at Wyndham City ... read more
Childcare Meeting Followup – Feeback Needed
At the last Children’s Services Meeting, members and delegates agreed that we need to have a ... read more
Shepparton City Council Casual Conversion
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
ASU Delegate Nomination at Yarra City Council
ASU member Kate Patena has formally nominated to become an ASU delegate at Yarra City Council. ... read more
New ASU Delegates Elected at Yarra City Council
The ASU is excited to announce that ASU members Eugenio Torcasio and Linden Jesensek have now ... read more
Community Sector COVID-19 Working From Home
With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of you are now working from home. Last week ... read more
Maribyrnong Council in the media for all the wrong reasons
Last week we met with union members who had been terminated by Maribyrnong Council without ... read more
Burnie City Council ASU Mass Meeting – COVID-19 Update
All ASU members at Burnie CC are invited to attend an important paid time ASU meeting via Zoom ... read more
Delegate and HSR Zoom Meeting Rescheduled
The Zoom meeting for Delegates & HSR’s that was proposed for 3pm on Wednesday has been ... read more
Charting a future for Australian aviation – ASU co-hosts aviation forum to plan for long-term future of industry
On Friday 17 April, the Australian Services Union co-hosted with the Transport Workers Union an read more
COVID-19 DHHS Mental Health and AOD Workforce Reference Group
The Victorian Department of Health & Human Services is setting up a reference group to deal read more
City of Greater Geelong Update on Leisure & Recreation
You would be aware that the ASU and CoGG have been locked in negotiations for weeks about the ... read more
Moorabool SC – Council renegs on pay offer
The ASU was informed yesterday that council is withdrawing its offer of a salary increase of 2% read more
Advice regarding the proposed Kingston JobKeeper program
As you are aware City of Kingston management rolled out their proposed Kingston JobKeeper ... read more
Geelong CC – Councillors do the right thing, then say the WRONG thing
At a Community Focus Council Meeting on 14 April a proposal was put before Councillors to ... read more
Thanks to ASU Home Care Delegates!
Thanks again to everyone who made the Valuing Care under COVID 19 delegates meeting on April ... read more
What will happen if VicRoads sites shut down?
The Department of Transport is preparing advice for VicRoads in the event that sites shut down ... read more
Berry Street Enterprise Agreement – Update & Survey
The ASU hopes members at Berry St are safe and well at this challenging time. Berry St ... read more
South Gippsland SC – Maintenance Allowance Win For Parks and Garden Staff
Your ASU Delegate at the Leongatha Depot, Gary Beard, has stood up for members in the Parks ... read more
Cardinia Shire’s Proposal To Delay Enterprise Agreement Negotiations
Australian Services Union representatives met with the Cardinia bargaining team on Wednesday 8 ... read more
Out of Home Care – What Happens Next? We Want to Hear from You!
The ASU has been contacted by members across Out of Home Care (OoHC) from a range of workplaces read more
HSRs and Delegates – Coronavirus Action Plan
Last week we held our first Zoom meetings for HSR’s & Delegates in Local Government. One of read more
Hume City Council COVID-19 update
The ASU and your delegates have been having meaningful consultation and negotiations with Hume ... read more
City of Melbourne COVID-19 update
ASU Officers and Delegates attended the CoM staff consultation Committee last Tuesday 7 April. ... read more
Staying safe when working at home or outside your home
For most people, the way we work is different from how it was just a month ago. Through this ... read more
VicRoads EA9 – Job Security Must Come First
VicRoads management has again sought to gain ASU agreement on a one year ‘rollover’ of EA8 with read more
CoGG meets some of ASU demands around leisure staff
After strong pressure from the ASU and local State and Federal Labor MPs in Geelong who ... read more
Community Sector Zoom info session: Working from Home
As we all get used to work and life during the coronavirus pandemic many ASU members in the ... read more
VicRoads – COVID-19 UPDATE: Undue Hardship Drive Tests & Flex Time
UNDUE HARDSHIP DRIVE TESTS Limited numbers of compassionate grounds drive tests are set to ... read more
Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement and COVID-19
We wanted to provide members with an update in relation to bargaining for your Enterprise ... read more
WRAW (Women’s Rights At Work) CHAT
The Women and Equality team at Victorian Trades Hall Council is holding an online discussion on read more
City West Water ASU Member COVID-19 Update
ASU Officials and committed Delegates have been in communication with CWW Management, as we all read more
Geelong CC – Update on CoGG stand-downs
Did you see the Geelong Advertiser yesterday? Your employer was featured for standing down ... read more
Maribyrnong Urgent Zoom Meeting Re: Dismissals
Over the weekend we received correspondence from our members that Maribyrnong has dismissed a ... read more
ASU Enterprise Bargaining Update No 2 @ Yarra City Council
Big thank you to all of your feedback and for attending the rounds of scheduled meetings to ... read more
Important action for Health & Safety Representatives and Delegates
The ASU has developed a Coronavirus Action Plan and there is an important role for HSR’s and ... read more
ASU Update – Anglicare Members
During this unprecedented time, a number of issues have faced Anglicare residential and refuge ... read more
Local Government Jobs Matter
The COVID-19 pandemic is having very real impacts on all parts of Australia. Every local ... read more
Moorabool SC – Notice Of Change – Customer Service Restructure
The ASU has been notified of proposed restructure at Moorabool Shire Council. These changes ... read more
Geelong CC – State & Federal MPs support ASU call to reinstate stood down workers
Last week, ASU Officers spoke with a number of Geelong State and Federal MPs about the harsh ... read more
Fair Work Commission says: ‘Time to talk to all the unions together Qantas’’
On 2 April 2020, your ASU was in the Fair Work Commission arguing our case for stood down ... read more
Ballarat CC – Additional Special Leave & ASU Recommendations To Be Implemented
Today Council confirmed it would provide Additional Special Leave Arrangements for employees ... read more
Golden Plains Shire Council Bargaining update
After extensive consultation with ASU members & delegates the ASU has compiled your log of ... read more
In-home aged care – delegates claims for employers
Recently in-home aged care delegates came together for an urgent discussion on how to unite ... read more
East Gippsland Shire Council EA Update
Your union is working hard to make sure that workers in East Gippsland get the support you need read more
City of Hume COVID-19 Stand-down update April 2020
Reprieve for Hume City Council Workers until 14 April 2020 ASU officials, along with the ... read more
COVID19 information and 2-Min Issues Survey
The ASU office has been fielding many calls and emails about COVID19 related issues at ... read more
Enterprise Bargaining During COVID-19
Many of Tasmania’s local government enterprise agreements are due to expire at the end of this ... read more
Citipower/Powercor Update
Following a meeting with local representatives from all three unions last week, the unions had ... read more
ASU Local Government Delegates COVID-19 Briefing
The situation for ASU members at work is changing quickly, and daily. We’ve called this ... read more
Greater Geelong – ASU Update on CoGG Stand-Downs
On Tuesday, members who had been stood down without pay by the City of Greater Geelong held an ... read more
Important – Community Sector Guides: COVID-19
Community sector workers are performing critical work in the face of a challenge unlike any ... read more
Childcare – Outcome from Zoom Meeting
On Tuesday night over 30 Childcare Educators across local government met via Zoom to discuss ... read more
NHVR ASU Log of claims – Have your Say!
ASU delegates at NHVR have developed a draft Log of Claims for your new Enterprise Agreement. ... read more
YMCA Moreland Urgent Zoom Meeting
Recently, the YMCA Moreland stood down their staff without pay as centres were forced to close. read more
Out of Home Care COVID-19 Update
ASU delegates and Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) have been working hard to ascertain ... read more
Ballarat CC – Update After Central Consultative Forum
ASU delegates on the Central Consultative Forum met with Council today in accordance with the ... read more
Hume City Council COVID-19 Update April 2020
Shame on Hume City Council Hume City Council leadership should be ashamed of themselves; they ... read more
Wellington SC – Your union is working hard for you during these difficult times.
ASU Delegates & Organisers have been negotiating improvements to everyone’s wages and ... read more
HACC/DCW services Hume City Council April 2020
ASU members have been raising some concerns regarding being approached by HCC management in the read more
Tasmanian Local Government Update
The Australian Services Union welcomes the JobKeeper (wage subsidy) payment as a positive step ... read more
Moorabool Shire Council Members update
COVID 19 ASU members can rest assured we are constructively working with Council in relation to read more
Tasmania, we’re by your side
Members of the Australian Services Union fill critical roles in the delivery of essential ... read more
Tasmanian workplace Win for workers
The Australian Services Union always fights for the inclusion of robust Dispute Settlement ... read more
No To Violence – Workplace Culture
The ASU takes this opportunity to thank members that participated in the recent ASU member ... read more
SACS Wrap-up
ASU members provide services that our community needs every day and are on the frontline of our read more
Ermha Update
As pandemic measures are put in place across our communities, delegates at Ermha have reported ... read more
We’re by your side
Members of the Australian Services Union fill critical roles in the delivery of essential ... read more
A workplace Win for workers
The Australian Services Union has been actively engaging with employers in all industries to ... read more
ASU Keeping Members In Work
Last weekend our union was in the Fair Work Commission to stop hundreds of members being stood ... read more
Local Government Update – April 2020
Members of the Australian Services Union who work in local government are stepping up and ... read more
Valuing Care under COVID 19 : meeting link and instructions.
To prepare for our delegates meeting Valuing Care under COVID 19 by teleconference tomorrow ... read more
City of Geelong Zoom Meeting Tonight
Many of you have contacted us about news that Geelong plans to stand down over 500 of its ... read more
Coronavirus ASU Community Sector Member Meeting
For a few months now ASU community sector members have been meeting on the first Wednesday of ... read more
Cardinia Shire Council Enterprise Agreement Update
Your union is working hard to represent you during these tough times. Your Enterprise agreement read more
VicRoads – ASU Secures COVID19 Special Leave for Agency/Labour Hire Staff
We are pleased to advise that we have reached agreement with VicRoads and Department of ... read more
Yarra CC – A SMALL WIN, BUT A LONG WAY TO GO
The ASU has been fighting for job security for casual and labour hire staff at Yarra City ... read more
Local Government Update & Campaign for Wage Subsidy
ASU members in local government provide the services that the community relies on every day. ... read more
Update & Campaign for Wage Subsidy
Members of the Australian Services Union deliver the services Australians rely on every day. ... read more
ASU Campaign for Wage Subsidies during COVID-19
For many of you work will have changed in many ways and the impacts of COVID-19 on Tasmania are read more
Delegates and HSRs update: ASU Letter to Local Government Sector Employers
On Friday, ASU Branch Secretary Lisa Darmanin wrote to every employer in the local government ... read more
Ballarat CC – Paid Special Leave and Consultation On Stand-Downs
On Saturday afternoon, ASU representatives and your delegates participated in a Fair Work ... read more
Ballarat CC – Urgent Fair Work Commission Conference Tomorrow
The ASU was involved in a Fair Work Commission hearing this morning, an arbitration will be ... read more
Important Actions for SACS ASU Delegates and HSR’s
Please note we are postponing the Save Equal Pay Committee Meeting scheduled for 6:00 Wednesday read more
Important Actions for ASU Workplace Delegates and Health & Safety Representatives
ASU members provide the services that our community needs every day and are on the frontline of read more
Library Delegate Important Update
It has been a huge week for library staff, and you have all been inspirational throughout this ... read more
Merri Health Consultation regarding working arrangements and COVID-19
As you may be aware, many SACS employers are putting in place working arrangements as a result ... read more
Valuing Care under COVID-19
Aged care workers across the sector are facing unprecedented times and workers caring for the ... read more
Ballarat CC – ASU takes City of Ballarat to Fair Work Commission
ASU Branch Secretary Lisa Darmanin along workplace delegates held discussions with a City of ... read more
Campaspe Shire Council COVID-19 Update
The ASU has received numerous calls from members regarding their safety concerns and the lack ... read more
Important actions for Health & Safety Representatives
ASU members provide the services that the community needs every day and are on the frontline of read more
ASU COVID-19 Update – Anglicare Tasmania
These are challenging times without a doubt. As always the ASU team in Tasmania are actively ... read more
City of Ballarat COVID-19 Update
In what can only be described as a confounding series of events, City of Ballarat directors and read more
Rate Relief or Council Jobs?
Early this week we had grave concerns after both Liberal and Labor parties were advocating for ... read more
ASU Delegate Nomination at Shepparton City Council
ASU member Chris Rumsey formally nominated to become an ASU delegate at Shepparton City Council read more
Early Learning Funding and COVID-19 update
The ASU is actively advocating for government support to ensure Early Learning Centre staff are read more
Gippsland Shared Services Update
The ASU has had monthly teleconferences with representatives from the 4 councils that are part ... read more
Qantas – It’s Time to pay our outstanding bonuses
Yesterday the ASU sent a letter to Qantas CEO Alan Joyce calling for the payment of the ... read more
COVID-19 Update – Drive Tests to Cease!
Health and Safety Reps across VicRoads have issued numerous Provisional Improvement ... read more
COVID-19 creates uncertainty for casuals at Yarra City Council
Years of underfunding and cost-shifting by the state and federal governments, together with ... read more
Building Services Members Zoom Meeting
Many of you have now completed the building department staff survey sent out by the ASU. Your ... read more
Libraries COVID-19 Update
Recently your library delegates came together for an urgent discussion on how to move forward ... read more
Children’s Services and Covid-19 update
The ASU has been reaching out to councils and delegates to learn how councils are managing ... read more
ASU Delegate Nomination at Greater Shepparton City Council
ASU member Stephen Hastings formally nominated to become an ASU delegate at Greater Shepparton ... read more
VICROADS COVID-19 UPDATE
The ASU was astonished to learn this morning that VicRoads management is continuing with ... read more
Library Delegates Online Meting
The urgent library delegates online meeting is happening tonight at 6pm. Please disregard the ... read more
In-home Aged Care and Covid-19
The ASU has been in touch with ASU members who work in aged care and with management to learn ... read more
Community Sector COVID-19 Rescue Package Advocacy!
Hot off the press: the ASU and Councils of Social Service (COSS) Network are calling on the ... read more
Hume Children’s Services and Covid-19 update
The ASU have been in touch with delegates and management to get feedback on how Council are ... read more
Local Government COVID-19 update
The impending COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented in our lifetime. We will all need to make ... read more
Greater Shepparton City Council Children’s Services and Covid-19 update
The ASU has been in touch with members and management to learn how Council is managing their ... read more
Greater Shepparton CC – Children’s Services and Covid-19 update
The ASU has been in touch with members and management to learn how Council is managing their ... read more
VicRoads – COVID-19 UPDATE
The ASU wrote to VicRoads on Monday raising a number of concerns in relation to the COVID-19 ... read more
Derwent Valley Council – Delegate Elections
At Derwent Valley Council we expect there to be a period of significant change coming. The ASU ... read more
Mission Australia – Underpayment and Enterprise Agreement Bargaining Update
Last week the ASU met with Ben Carblis (Executive for Community, Family and Children’s ... read more
Qantas – Updates for Qantas Contact Centre Members
These are unprecedented times and things are changing so quickly. Unfortunately this is not ... read more
Vote No to Zinfra’s Dodgy Agreement
Members by now would be aware of Zinfra circulating information about a $1000 sign-on bonus. It read more
Library staff must be supported during Covid-19 related closures
The current health situation around Covid-19 is causing uncertainty for many library employees, read more
Moyne Shire Council Crisis on the Frontline Campaign Meetings Cancelled
The ASU was set to hold members meetings at Moyne Shire Council about our Crisis on the ... read more
EBA & ASU member meetings on hold at CoGG
On Tuesday 17 March the ASU met with CoGG representatives and officials from other Unions to ... read more
Crisis on the Frontline Waste & Recycling Announcement
Following our recent newsletter that the ASU welcomes the States investment of $129 million in ... read more
Banyule City Council EA Update
The ASU is seeking final feedback from members on your draft log of claims to make the Banyule ... read more
VicRoads Update – COVID 19, FairWork Application, and Bargaining Update
COVID 19 The ASU has written to VicRoads Management raising a number of concerns and seeking to read more
Mildura RC – ASU Members’ Meetings
Last week we updated you on the ASU’s contemning efforts to communicate with the CEO about ... read more
Yarra City Council CRISIS ON THE FRONTLINE – Excessive use of labour hire
We wrote to you a couple of weeks ago about the excessive use of Labour Hire at Yarra City ... read more
Hobsons Bay – An emphatic NO to management’s EBA offer
Last week staff across Hobsons Bay City Council backed what the ASU has been telling management read more
CRISIS ON THE FRONTLINE – Campaign Meetings at Whitehorse City Council
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
CRISIS ON THE FRONTLINE – Campaign Meetings at Moyne Shire Council
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Kids First
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
DVC Child Care Underpayment – Investigations Continue
The ASU’s Tasmanian Coordinator, Aaron De La Torre, met with Amanda McCall earlier this week to read more
VicRoads EA9 Paid Time Meetings: Dromana, Warragul & Seymour
The ASU will be holding another round of paid time members meetings over the next fortnight, to read more
Mitchell Shire Council EA Meeting
The ASU will be holding a paid members’ meeting to discuss councils’ position and offer ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at YSAS
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at NEAMI
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Unison
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Save Equal Pay Committee Meeting
Momentum around the save equal pay campaign is really building and we are seeing more and more ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Salvation Army
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Qantas EBA 12 Bulletin #2
ASU members across Australia have overwhelmingly endorsed the ASU’s EBA 12 claim after ... read more
VicRoads – EA9 MEMBERS MEETINGS
The ASU will be holding another round of paid time members meetings over the next fortnight, to read more
Do you manage waste or recycling contracts?
Last year the Legislative Council released the final report into recycling and waste ... read more
Mildura City Council – ASU Member Meetings Next Week
The ASU has been made aware of serious issues at Mildura Rural City Council ranging from ... read more
Hume CC – Visits to Childrens’ Services
The ASU will be visiting Hume City Council childcare centres to provide information to staff on read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Unison
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Southern Tasmanian Members Forum
ASU members are invited to our next Southern Tasmanian Members Forum for ASU members being held read more
City of Melbourne ASU members EA update March 2020
ASU Officials and Delegates attended EA meeting number 11 of round 2 of bargaining on Thursday ... read more
Save Equal Pay Committee Newsletter
It was so great to see you all at the Save Equal Pay committee meeting on Wednesday night. We ... read more
Save Equal Pay Morning Tea Briefing at Migrant Resource Centre Hobart
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
VicRoads EA9 Paid Time Members Meetings
The ASU will be holding another round of paid time members meetings over the next fortnight, to read more
Crisis on the Frontline Waste & Recycling Announcement
The ASU welcomes the States investment of $129 million of funding, in response to the recycling read more
Citipower/Powercor Protected Action Ballot
Members would be aware that voting for the Protected Action Ballot has opened and will close on read more
Yarra Ranges Shire Council Basic change notification
The ASU has been notified of a proposed change to Yarra Ranges Shire Council, Community and ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Youth Projects CBD
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Merri Outreach Support Service
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Shepparton CC – Call for ASU delegate nominations
With enterprise agreement negotiations approaching, it’s never been a more important time for ... read more
Port Phillip CC – Enterprise Agreement Update
Following the completion of negotiations late last year, your new enterprise agreement has now ... read more
Huon Valley Council Enterprise Agreement report back meetings
ASU Organiser Karen Tantari will be holding meetings across Council to provide feedback from ... read more
Huon Valley Council – Enterprise Agreement Report Back Meetings
ASU Organiser, Karen Tantari will be holding meetings across Council to provide feedback from ... read more
North West/South West Delegates Network
Your first NW/SW Delegates Network Meeting for 2020 is quickly approaching As per the motion ... read more
ASU Member EA Update: Berry Street
Your ASU delegates Helen Micallef and Brianna Stevenson along with ASU officials have continued read more
Crisis on the Frontline
Over the last few weeks, ASU members who work as Municipal Building Surveyors met with the ... read more
How does MPSC’s Home Care proposal impact on you?
The ASU has been pursuing MPSC management for answers to a number of questions about the ... read more
ASU Member Meetings Schedule – CoGG EBA
As you may be aware, due to the large number of meetings that will take place around EBA ... read more
Southern Midlands Council – ASU Log of Claims meetings
Please come along to ASU member meetings to discuss the ASU’s Log of Claims for upcoming ... read more
ASU Tasmanian Women’s Update
Unions Tasmania has an extensive program of events for women throughout the year. After a ... read more
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Mayor Accused of Misuse of Office
The mayor of Glamorgan Spring Bay Council may soon come under intense scrutiny for using ... read more
Delegate Profile: James Mackay
My name is James Mackay and I have been a member of the Municipal Employees Union which became ... read more
Big Year of Bargaining in LG
The ASU has a big year of bargaining ahead of us, especially in the Local Government sector ... read more
Moonee Valley CC – ASU Member Meetings
After the first EBA bargaining meeting last week there are already things to talk about, plus ... read more
Stand Up Fight Back: Unified and Organised Workers Win!
Change of operation hours win at Western Water depots ASU members at Western Water depots were ... read more
VicRoads Update
The ASU campaign against the privatisation of VicRoads is in full swing. Events have been held ... read more
City of Launceston 2020 EA – ASU Log of Claims meetings
In preparation for Bargaining ASU Organiser Kath Milbourne and ASU Delegates will be holding ... read more
Glen Eira CC – New ASU Delegate Elected
The ASU is excited to announce that ASU member Cheryl Brodkewicz has now been formally elected ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Cobaw Community Health
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Crisis on the Frontline & EBA Log of Claims Meetings at Casey City Council
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
CRISIS ON THE FRONTLINE – Campaign Meetings at Whittlesea City Council
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
BCYF – Bullying at Malop Street
As many members are aware, the ASU has been requesting that BCYF management address the serious read more
Delegate Profile – Jane Ferris former delegate at Intouch
Jane values the important role the ASU plays beyond individual workplaces – delivering ... read more
Hobart City Council – Enterprise Agreement Report Back Meetings
The ASU and AWU will be holding joint paid-time meetings to provide an update on where we are ... read more
Delegate Profile – Steve Vass
Steve Vass recently began working in the Community Services sector for the first time. He came ... read more
Save Equal Pay
Save Equal Pay! The jobs of community sector workers, and services that workers deliver to ... read more
Delegate Profile – Tuffy
Tuffy has worked as a casual at the City of Melbourne for nearly 6 years and is an ASU delegate read more
Wathaurong – Ongoing Consultation Regarding Restructure
Your ASU delegate and organiser met with Wathaurong management last week as part of ongoing ... read more
Crisis on the Frontline
There’s a crisis on the frontline of local government. Years of underfunding by state sand ... read more
Banyule CC – Proposed Restructure of IT & Digital Transformation Branch.
The ASU has been notified of proposed restructure of Banyule City Council IT & Digital ... read more
Hobsons Bay CC – ASU Members To Stop Work For A Second Time
The ASU has advised Hobsons Bay Council CEO Aaron van Egmond that our members will walk off the read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Unison – 4 Mar
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Micare – 5 Mar
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Whether you work in local government, for a SACS organisation, provide vital utilities to the ... read more
Bethany EA Update – Paid Time Meeting
ASU Organisers and Delegates will be holding a membership meeting to discuss the progress of ... read more
VicRoads Update – ASU Campaign Heats Up & Bargaining for EA9
Our campaign to keep VicRoads in public hands has forced the Government onto the back foot. ... read more
Union visit at the City of Whittlesea
The ASU will be visiting the City of Whittlesea Council office to provide information to staff ... read more
City of Launceston 2020 Enterprise Agreement – ASU Log of Claims meetings
In preparation for bargaining ASU Organiser Kath Milbourne and ASU Delegates will be holding ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Committee Meeting
The next meeting of the Save Equal Pay Campaign Committee is on DATE: Wednesday 4 March TIME: ... read more
Geelong ASU Member Meeting re: EBA – Home Care (and associated areas)
The ASU will be holding a meeting of members in Home Care (and other associated areas) to ... read more
Hobsons Bay City Council when is 2% not really 2%?
If you’re feeling confused by management’s latest bulletin explaining the pay increases on ... read more
Yarra City Council Crisis on the Frontline
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at WHIN
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Family Violence Workforce Survey
The ASU strongly encourages all workers who may play a role in preventing, identifying and ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Foundation House
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Launch Housing Cheltenham
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Moonee Valley ASU Member Meetings – Community Strengthening & Early Childhood Education
Following on from the recent meetings to discuss the upcoming EBA negotiations, the following ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Quantum Support Services
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Manningham CC – ASU Members Meetings To Endorse Log Of Claims
Please come along to ASU member meetings to endorse the ASU’s Log of Claims for upcoming ... read more
CRISIS ON THE FRONTLINE – Campaign Meeting at Buloke Shire Council
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
CRISIS ON THE FRONTLINE – Campaign Meeting at Yarriambiack Shire Council
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
CRISIS ON THE FRONTLINE – Campaign Meetings at Hindmarsh Shire Council
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
Citipower/Powercor Enterprise Bargaining Update
Bargaining between the unions and Citipower/Powercor has continued since January. ... read more
Zinfra EA Meetings
All members are invited to attend joint ASU/PA paid members meetings to discuss the EA and the ... read more
Casey City Council HACC Members
As you are aware your ASU representatives sought assistance from the Fair Work Commission to ... read more
CRISIS ON THE FRONTLINE – Campaign Meetings at Maroondah City Council
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
Casey City Council Home Care Delegates
As you are aware your ASU representatives sought assistance from the Fair Work Commission to ... read more
Maribyrnong City Council Introducing your new ASU delegates
Last month we opened up nominations for new ASU delegates, we have now concluded this process ... read more
Kingborough Council Commencement of Enterprise Agreement Bargaining
As you are aware, bargaining is about to commence in relation to your new Enterprise Agreement. read more
CRISIS ON THE FRONTLINE – Campaign Meetings at Buloke Shire Council
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
Barwon Water – Restructure at Customer Centre
Barwon Water management has written to the ASU to advise of proposed changes at the Customer ... read more
Moira Shire Council Log of Claims Meetings
The ASU will be holding approved paid meetings to discuss and endorse a log of claims for the ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Centacare Ballarat
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Crisis on the Frontline – Campaign Meetings at Wellington Shire Council
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Brotherhood of St Laurence
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at ERMHA
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Port Phillip CC – ASU Member Update
Port Phillip Childrens services review update The ASU recently wrote to the CEO asking for an ... read more
SAVE EQUAL PAY CAMPAIGN BRIEFING @ SASHS’s – February 25
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
NHVR Update – New Delegates, Members Meeting, and Bargaining
New Delegates have been elected to represent ASU at NHVR. Congratulations to Scott Knowles and ... read more
Western Water Update – Win for depot workers!
Change of operation hours win at Western Water depots ASU members at the depots recently ... read more
Hobsons Bay CC – ASU EBA Meetings
The following meetings will be held to report back from the recent EBA meeting with management: read more
CRISIS ON THE FRONTLINE – Campaign Meetings at City of Greater Bendigo
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
Glenorchy City Council – Indoor ASU Delegate Vacancies
Stefan Johns has decided to step back from the ASU Delegate role. The ASU would like to ... read more
Glenorchy City Council – Outdoor ASU Delegate Vacancies
Garry Fisher has decided to step back from the role as your ASU delegate. The ASU would like to read more
ASU Women’s Network Meeting
All female identifying ASU members are invited to attend the first Women’s Network meeting of ... read more
Sorell Council – ASU Meeting at Sorell Depot
ASU Organiser Samantha Batchelor will be visiting outdoor employees at Sorell Council. The ... read more
Devonport City Council – Meeting to Discuss Enterprise Agreement Negotiations
ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding meetings across Devonport City Council to discuss ... read more
SAVE EQUAL PAY CAMPAIGN BRIEFING atHaven Bendigo – 26 February
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Anglicare Bayswater
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Moira SC – ASU BBQ on Wednesday at Cobram Depot
This Wednesday the ASU and Maurice Blackburn Lawyers will be holding a BBQ and meeting at the ... read more
Greater Geelong City Council – EBA Log of Claims Meetings
Meetings of ASU members are being held across City of Greater Geelong to create a log of claims read more
Yarra City Council – ASU Enterprise Bargaining
Enterprise Bargaining is about reviewing and improving workplace entitlements and conditions. ... read more
SAVE EQUAL PAY CAMPAIGN BRIEFING @ NTV – Feb. 17 2020
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
SAVE EQUAL PAY CAMPAIGN BRIEFING @ CAFS –Feb.19 2020
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
SAVE EQUAL PAY CAMPAIGN BRIEFING @ MOSS and Launch Northcote – 20 February
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Wintringham Bargaining About to Kick Off
As you may be aware, your Enterprise Agreement (EA) at Wintringham will expire on 30 April ... read more
VicRoads EA9 Log of Claims
Bargaining has commenced for the new VicRoads Agreement, and after an extensive series of ... read more
Mildura Rural City Council Update
Enterprise Bargaining As members are aware, a vote was taken to accept a 2% pa wage increase to read more
Qantas – Enterprise Agreement Update
Almost 60 ASU delegates from all states and territories met in Melbourne on 5 February 2020 to ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Brotherhood of St Laurence
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Barwon Child Youth and Family
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
ASU Members Meeting North Richmond Community Health
Thursday 13 February 1.30- 2.30pm Following meeting with NRCH upper management, the ASU has ... read more
Cardinia Shire Council – Log of Claims Meetings
Please come along to ASU member meetings to discuss formulating the ASU’s Log of Claims for ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Anchor Incorporated – 19 Feb
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Golden Plains Shire Council – Paid ASU Members Meetings
Welcome to 2020, a big year for ASU members at Golden Plains Shire Council. ASU is holding ... read more
Central Highlands Council – ASU Meetings
ASU Organiser Samantha Batchelor will be visiting Central Highlands Council. Meetings are ... read more
Melbourne CC – EBA Bargaining Progress report February 2020
Australian Services Union (ASU) Organisers and ASU Delegates have now attended 8 EBA ... read more
CRISIS ON THE FRONTLINE – Campaign Meetings at East Gippsland Shire Council
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
Agreement Negotiations conclude at City of Ballarat.
The ASU was advised yesterday of the outcome of the Enterprise Agreement ballot conducted last ... read more
Banyule City Council Enterprise Agreement Bargaining to kick off
Members may have seen a ‘Notice of Representational Rights’ being distributed by Council, this ... read more
Hobsons Bay more EBA delays, but don’t give in!
After scheduling a meeting last Thursday, management still had not prepared the draft agreement read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Vincent Care Glenroy – 20 Feb
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Moira Shire Council ASU Delegate Position
Cheryl Ferguson has decided to stand down from her role as ASU Delegate. The ASU would like to ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Good Shepherd St. Albans- 12 Feb
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
CRISIS ON THE FRONTLINE – Campaign Meetings at Goldfields Library
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
Greater Geelong CC – Belmont EBA Meeting – Tuesday 11 Feb
ASU Organiser Luke Cherry will be at the Belmont Depot to meet with ASU members around ... read more
Melbourne Water Members Meetings
Bargaining is progressing at Melbourne Water, with management putting a revised offer to the ... read more
SACS Campaign Committee
Last night you got involved in a campaign aimed at fighting the Morrison Government cuts and to read more
Ballarat City Council – Don’t be Bullied into accepting a bad EA pay offer.
VOTE NO ASU has been made aware of many instances of intimidation and bullying behaviours by ... read more
Brimbank Leisure rosters and redundancies nearing finalisation
The ASU has received notification that Council is nearing finalisation of the staffing ... read more
Crisis On The Frontline – Campaign Meetings at Greater Shepparton City Council
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-op ASU Update: Save Equal Pay & Restructure
A members’ meeting will be held at Mackey Street to gather further feedback on the restructure ... read more
Burnie City Council ASU Indoor Meeting
Your current Enterprise Agreement is due to expire 30 June 2020 and negotiations will commence ... read more
Frankston CC – Crisis On The Frontline Campaign Meetings
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
Moonee Valley CC – EBA & Local Government Campaign Meeting
2020 will be a big year for the ASU at Moonee Valley City Council, with your EBA up for ... read more
Regional Library Corporations Delegates Network Meeting
On Tuesday the 11 February the ASU will be holding the next Regional Library Corporations ... read more
Library Liaison Network Meeting February 2020
The Library Liaison Network is an active group of members who meet on a regular basis to ... read more
Burnie City Council – ASU Survey of Staff
The Australian Services Union (ASU) is conducting a survey inviting all Burnie City Council ... read more
Max Solutions – First EBA Meeting Date Set
Your employer, Max Solutions, has commenced bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement. When ... read more
Northern Community Legal Service – Save Equal Pay Briefing
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case. After a long campaign ... read more
Moonee Valley CC – Community Strengthening
The first ASU MVCC Community Strengthening Divisional Consultative Committee meeting was held ... read more
Greater Shepparton City Council Log of Claims Meeting
ASU Organiser Jeff Dingli will be holding a paid meeting at Greater Shepparton City Council as ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at On the Line – Thursday 6 February
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case. After a long campaign ... read more
ASU Meetings – Cancer Council Tasmania Enterprise Agreement Negotiations Update
ASU Tasmanian Social and Community Services Coordinator Kath Milbourne (formally Ryman) and ASU read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Berry Street Eaglemont
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case. After a long campaign ... read more
Huon Valley Council Commencement of Enterprise Bargaining
As you know, bargaining is about to commence in relation to your new Enterprise Agreement. In ... read more
Berry Street ASU progress negotiations for your next Enterprise Agreement
Negotiations for a new Berry Street Enterprise Agreement have been productive, with matters ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at MCM Braybrook
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Vincent Care Inner Melbourne – 6 Feb
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
VicRoads Campaign Ramps Up – More Paid Time EA9 Member Meetings
The ASU campaign around the possible outsourcing/privatisation of R&L is ramping up with ... read more
Max Solutions EBA bargaining to begin soon
The Australian Services Union (ASU) has been in contact with Max Solutions management to ... read more
CRISIS ON THE FRONTLINE – Campaign Meetings at Loddon Shire Council
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
CRISIS ON THE FRONTLINE – Campaign Meetings at Gannawarra Shire Council
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
CRISIS ON THE FRONTLINE – Campaign Meetings at Swan Hill Rural City Council
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
CRISIS ON THE FRONTLINE – Campaign Meetings at Mildura Rural City Council
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
No Confidence in Director’s approach to bargaining
The ASU has written to HBCC CEO Aaron Van Egmond to raise serious concerns on behalf of staff ... read more
Bargaining continues for a new Enterprise Agreement at Bethany
After some delay Bethany management finally provided your ASU representatives with a proposed ... read more
Burnie City Council ASU BBQ/Meeting
Your current Enterprise Agreement is due to expire 30 June 2020. It’s time to start talking to ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at ERMHA – 4 Feb
In 2012 we celebrated the historic win of the ASU Equal Pay case! After a long campaign ... read more
Equal Pay Morning Tea Uniting ReGen
February 1, 2012, was a momentous day for ASU members across Social and Community Services. ... read more
Hobart CC – Council Lacks Understanding Of Bargaining
Following 2 strong No Votes and requests by the Unions, and Peter Warmbrunn, to recommence ... read more
Phillip Island Nature Park – Your Union Is Holding A BBQ
ASU members and people who are interested in joining a union are invited for a delicious* ... read more
Equal Pay Celebration at SACHS Sunshine
Feb 1 2012 was a momentous day for ASU members across Social and Community services. After a ... read more
Brimbank CC – Proposed Major Chance
The ASU have been advised by Brimbank City Council of a proposal to move the Strategic Risk and read more
Glen Eira CC – ASU Delegate Nomination
ASU member Cheryl Brodkewicz formally nominated to become an ASU delegate at Glen Eira City ... read more
Hobsons Bay City Council ASU EBA Meeting
All ASU members (and anyone wanting to join the collective) are invited to attend a critically ... read more
TasWater Proposed Changes to Reporting Arrangements
The ASU has been advised by TasWater that they have made a Preliminary Decision to form a ... read more
Maribyrnong CC – Who’s Standing Up For Your Rights?
Nominations to become an ASU delegate in your area are closing on Friday at 5pm. To nominate, ... read more
Ballarat City Council VOTE NO
The ASU has received notification that Ballarat City Council will put another agreement to a ... read more
Brimbank – Parks and Gardens restructure (Tree Crew)
On the 6th January, the ASU received notification of a change proposal for the Tree Crew that ... read more
Berry Street Open Place ASU Update
DHHS recently advised Berry Street that it is looking for a new provider to take on the ... read more
NHVR Delegate Nominations & Body Worn Cameras
ASU Delegate Nominations at NHVR On 20 January 2020, ASU members Skye Rieniets and Scott ... read more
Mitchell Shire – ASU Members Meeting to Endorse a Log Of Claims
We are holding a meeting to endorse the ASU’s Log of Claims for upcoming enterprise agreement ... read more
Wangaratta Rural City Council ASU Members Meeting
The ASU will be holding a paid meeting to discuss proposed changes to Council Vehicle radios. ... read more
Latrobe City Council Fitness for Work Policy Proposal
The Australian Service Union understands that there is a proposal in Latrobe City to introduce ... read more
Campaspe SC – Meeting For In-home Aged Care ASU Members Only
On Tuesday 4 February the ASU will be holding a meeting for in-home aged care workers to ... read more
Cohealth – Equal Pay Members Meeting
Recently, ASU delegates have been involved in a campaign aimed at fighting to keep the historic read more
VicRoads – ASU Kew EA9 Meetings
Bargaining for EA9 is about to kick off at VicRoads, and the ASU has begun to schedule paid ... read more
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 ... read more
Yarra CC – Delegates Meet & Greet With New Organiser
Come along to a meet and greet with your new ASU organiser Emma Bagg. Emma is an experienced ... read more
Maribyrnong CC – Call for Delegates
Happy new year! With the new year here and new Enterprise Agreement just days away, we’re ... read more
Glenorchy City Council Child Care Employees ASU Meetings
ASU Organiser Samantha Batchelor will be visiting Glenorchy City Council Child Care employees. ... read more
Smith Family – ASU January Meeting
ASU Organiser Samantha Batchelor will be visiting the Smith Family Hobart office in January to ... read more
Zinfra Negotiation Update
Members would no doubt be aware of the communication sent out by Zinfra Operations Director ... read more
Vote Yes to the inTouch Enterprise Agreement
Voting for the new inTouch Agreement commences electronically for 1 day only on Friday 17 ... read more
ASU Meetings at Glenorchy City Council
ASU Organiser Samantha Batchelor will be visiting Glenorchy City Council. Welcome to 2020. Join read more
Swan Hill Rural City: Workplace Bullying – We Want To Know
The ASU is extremely concerned by reports that bullying has been occurring at SHRCC and ... read more
Paid Time Meetings – VicRoads EA9
Bargaining for EA9 is about to kick off at VicRoads, and the ASU has begun to schedule paid ... read more
Ballarat Members Meetings next week
The purpose of these meetings is to provide the latest offer from Ballarat Management and seek ... read more
Wathaurong – Report Back Following ASU Members’ Meeting
The ASU hopes members at Wathaurong have started the new year safe and well. This is a brief ... read more
Mitchell Shire – Meetings to formulate a log of claims
Please come along to member meetings to formulate the ASU’s Log of Claims for upcoming ... read more
Proposed Restructure of Brimbank City Council Tree Crew
The ASU has been notified of proposed restructure of Brimbank City Council Tree Crew impacting ... read more
Merri Health – Proposed Change to the Hospital Admission Risk Program
The ASU has been advised of a proposed change to the Hospital Admission Risk Program. You can ... read more
coHealth – Proposed Change to the Hospital Admission Risk Program
The ASU has been advised of a proposed change to the Hospital Admission Risk Program. You can ... read more
Hobsons Bay CC – ASU members continue to fight for their rights
Over the Christmas and New Year period ASU members at Hobsons Bay Council continue to implement read more
MiCare – Log of Claims Meeting for Endorsement
METTING TIME AND LOCATION: DATE: Wednesday 15 January TIME: 12.00pm VENUE: MiCare Footscray We ... read more
genU Member Meeting – 9 Jan @ Highton Support Hub
Please see updated details below for this meeting The ASU has received a number of queries over read more
ASU Social & Community Services Campaign Committee
The Morrison Government have signalled that they will not fund the equal pay payments that ASU ... read more
Citipower/Powercor Enterprise Bargaining Update
Members would be aware that, the three Unions undertook membership meetings last week to report read more
Central Coast Council ASU Meeting Notice
ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding a union meeting to touch base with you all and see ... read more
Melbourne City Council EBA Bargaining Progress report December 2019
ASU Organisers and ASU Delegates have now attended seven EBA negotiation meetings in this ... read more
Work bans continue over Christmas at Hobsons Bay
HBCC CEO Aaron Van Egmond has made no move toward reconciling the anger of his staff over their read more
Foundation House ASU Update
Your ASU Organiser and ASU Delegates met over November and December with the new Foundation ... read more
ASU Moonee Valley City Council Community Strengthening Update
ASU Organiser Luke Cherry met with members and other staff in Moonee Valley City Council ... read more
Whittlesea CC – GPS Tracking Device Dispute
The ASU has formally lodged a dispute as per clause 5 of the EA, this is in regard to the ... read more
Better Funding of Local Government Services
Last week the Minister for Local Government set the rate cap at 2%, stating that “as a result ... read more
Moreland CC – WIN for workers at Moreland
After intense lobbying by the ASU, Moreland City Council decided last week not to tender out ... read more
Portable Long Service Leave Alert – Have you received a welcome pack?
By now you should have received your registered worker welcome pack from the Portable Long ... read more
Quantum Support Services – Delegate Announcement and Call For More Delegates
We are delighted to announce that Crystal Milesevic became your newest ASU delegate on the 10th read more
Ballarat CC – Bargaining Update
ASU bargaining representatives met with Council today to hear what improvements were on offer ... read more
Cohealth Meeting Invite
Recently, ASU delegates have been involved in a campaign aimed at fighting to keep the historic read more
Hume City Council Exposure to dust at Maffra Street
With well-publicised and reported issues with the former SKM and Glass Recovery Services site, ... read more
Maribyrnong CC – Vote Yes to the Proposed Enterprise Agreement
Tomorrow on the 17th of December voting will open for the new Enterprise Agreement. This ... read more
Zinfra – Important Paid Meetings for Enterprise Agreement Update
Members meetings will be held at the following sites and times to discuss the ongoing ... read more
VicRoads – ASU Members Meetings
Bargaining for EA9 is set to commence, and the ASU campaign against privatisation in VicRoads ... read more
Launch Housing Meeting Notice
Recently, ASU delegates have been involved in a campaign aimed at fighting to keep the historic read more
Ballarat City Council Bargaining Update
On 4 December ASU bargaining representatives met with management for further enterprise ... read more
Important NTV Agreement Update & Workplace Culture Meeting
An urgent meeting has been called in light of undertakings your employer has made regarding ... read more
Congratulations to ASU members on the outcome of COPP EA vote
Yesterday the employee ballot for the proposed EA was completed and counted with employees ... read more
George Town Council Enterprise Agreement Update
The time has come for you to vote YES or NO to your proposed new Enterprise Agreement. The ASU ... read more
ASU Social & Community Services Campaign Committee Members
Last night you got involved in a campaign aimed at fighting to keep the historic equal pay win ... read more
Kingborough Council ASU Visit – All Welcome
Your ASU Organiser Karen Tantari will be visiting Kingborough Council prior to Christmas. Karen read more
Huon Valley Council ASU Visit – All Staff Welcome
Your ASU Organiser Karen Tantari will be visiting Huon Valley Council prior to Christmas. Karen read more
Glenorchy City Council raises their intention to perform a Classification Review
This week at the Joint Consultative Committee meeting, GCC Management raised their intention to read more
City West Water ASU Christmas BBQ
It’s the festive season, so why not come down to the ASU City West Water Christmas BBQ, and ... read more
DON’T SELL VICROADS!
The ASU campaign is in full swing, with information being handed out to the public across of a ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council Outdoor Members ASU End of Year BBQ Breakfast
The ASU will be putting on a BBQ Breakfast for members at the MVCC Council Depot to celebrate ... read more
Update on Recognition of continuity of service for the purpose of Long Service Leave
Background: Following recent legislative changes in the Long Service Leave Act, a number of ... read more
Bendigo Community Health Portable Long Service Leave Info Session
As you would already be aware, Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) became a reality on 1 July ... read more
ASU City of Greater Geelong Update – November 2019
November was a month of ups and downs at CoGG, with good outcomes in some areas but frustration read more
Community Sector Campaign Committee Meeting
Equal Pay Increase The 1st of December was the day that you received your equal pay increase. ... read more
On The Line – Have Your Say, It’s Your EBA
The ASU is about to begin a round of meetings across On the Line to develop a list of member ... read more
Queen Victoria Market – Improving Employment Conditions at QVM
Further to our most recent meeting at Queen Victoria Market, members were asked what further ... read more
ASU Paid Meeting – MVCC Direct Care Workers
The ASU will be holding a meeting to discuss recent changes to services, technology and ... read more
City of Melbourne ASU Members Meeting
You are invited to attend mass meeting of all ASU members. This is a paid meeting approved by ... read more
Moreland CC – Privatisation? NO WAY!
Uber – Deliveroo – AirTasker – AirBNB – Moreland Council ? … Good read more
North Richmond Community Health – PLSL Concerns
ASU members and other interested staff are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the new ... read more
Uniting AgeWell – Congratulations ASU Members!
You are receiving this email to inform you of a paid ASU members meeting that will happen on ... read more
Hobsons Bay City Council – Stop Work & BBQ
Come and join the fight alongside your fellow union workers this Wednesday, and tell your ... read more
Citipower / Powercor – Joint Union Meetings to Discuss Enterprise Agreement
There will be joint ASU/Professionals Australia/ NUW members meetings to discuss management’s ... read more
Darebin CC – PAID ASU Home Care Members Mass Meeting on Wednesday
You are invited to attend a mass meeting of all Home Care members at the City of Darebin The ... read more
Grampians – Ballarat Network End of year Celebration
Come along to mark and acknowledge another big and eventful year with other Unionists and ... read more
Extension of funding for Regional Assessment services announced yesterday
We hope that you have now heard that the Commonwealth Government yesterday announced that ... read more
Derwent Valley Council Resolution of DVC Dispute – Lack of Performance Reviews
ASU Tasmanian Coordinator Aaron De La Torre has been working towards a resolution of our ... read more
ASU Members at Hobsons Bay Ready to Walk Off the Job
The ASU has written to Hobsons Bay City Council CEO Aaron Van Egmond on behalf of members at ... read more
BADAC EBA Negotiation Update: Decision Time
The negotiations for the inaugural Ballarat and District Co-op EBA Agreement are at a critical ... read more
Maribyrnong City Council Members Update
It’s been a massive few months for union members at Maribyrnong Council, with everyone getting ... read more
Ongoing uncertainty for assessment officers
The ASU remains concerned about the impact of continued uncertainty surrounding the future Aged read more
VicRoads Update – Win at CBD and Carlton, Bargaining and Fight Against Outsourcing Continues
Overtime win at CBD & Carlton ASU wrote to Management last week after members at the ... read more
Banyule CC – Have your say on the new enterprise agreement
ASU Organisers are conducting meetings to hear the views of council employees on what should be read more
Campaspe SC – HACC Update & Notice of Meeting on Thursday
ASU Lead organiser Ty Lockwood recently met with your CEO Declan Moore, General Manager, Paul ... read more
Serco Open Space – Draft Log of Claims for Feedback
The ASU is about to start bargaining on a new enterprise agreement at SERCO Open Space. Before ... read more
Important EBA Update Meeting for MICARE Members
The ASU will be holding meetings across MICARE this week. DATE: Thursday 5 December TIME: ... read more
Maroondah City Council Depot SWMS
The ASU and Maroondah operations management have discussed Safe Working Methodology Statements ... read more
Glen Eira ASU Meetings at Spurway/Rosstown/Warrawee
As you are no doubt aware, the proposed sale of the three sites will no longer proceed. The ASU read more
Port Phillip Heat Policy Update
On 30 October the ASU attended the OHS Sub Committee meeting with OHS reps at the Port Phillip ... read more
Do you perform Higher Duties?
It seems like another underpayment matter makes its way into the news every day. These stories read more
West Tamar Council’s No Debit/No Credit Sick Leave System is a Win Win
Negotiations between the ASU and West Tamar Council for the 2019 West Tamar Council Enterprise ... read more
Local Government Act Review
The Tasmanian Government’s review of the Local Government Act is ongoing while the working ... read more
Shift Worker classification fought off- it pays to be a member of the ASU
Recently, we supported members at a Tasmanian local government landfill site whose employer had read more
Can my employer stand me down?
Part 3-5 of the Fair Work Act 2009 allows employers to stand employees down without pay in ... read more
Equal Pay Increase
The 1st of December is the day that you get your equal pay increase. You get this because ASU ... read more
Family Violence and Child, Youth & Family Network
ASU members from the Family Violence and Child, Youth & Family Network meet regularly to ... read more
Delegate Profile – Tim Sullivan
Tim Sullivan values the important role of unions beyond individual workplaces in delivering on ... read more
On the Line get organised
ASU officials and delegates at On the Line have been actively promoting the merits of being ... read more
Say NO to selling VicRoads
The Andrews Labor Government is investigating the sale or part-privatisation of VicRoads.. ... read more
Melbourne Water Bargaining Update
Negotiations continue around the new Melbourne Water Agreement. Progress has been frustratingly read more
Energy Update
It has been a busy three months in the Transmission and Distribution sector with three ... read more
City of Port Phillip Enterprise Agreement Update
Following the completion of negotiations earlier this week, the ASU wishes to thank all ... read more
Library staff get organised
ASU Regional Library Corporation delegates from across Victoria recently meet to share their ... read more
Melbourne City Council ASU members
ASU members at the City of Melbourne are currently taking part in a ballot for protected ... read more
Members fight for quality agreements
ASU members vote for industrial action at Hobsons Bay City Council ASU members have voted in ... read more
Delegate Farewell – Liz Carthew
After 13 years at Mount Alexander Shire ASU HACC delegate, Liz Carthew recently announced her ... read more
Converting casual positions to permanent jobs at Wyndham
With newspapers full of wage theft and exploitation of workers, it’s important to celebrate the read more
Hydro Tasmania ASU Visit – All Staff Welcome
ASU Organiser Karen Tantari is visiting Hydro Tasmania on: DATE: Tuesday 3 December TIME: 12pm ... read more
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council ASU Outdoor Members Meeting
ASU Tasmanian Coordinator Aaron De La Torre and ASU Organiser Samantha Batchelor will be ... read more
NW/SW Delegates Network Meeting
The final NW/ SW Delegates Network Meeting for the year is upon us DATE: Wednesday 18 December ... read more
Ballarat City Council Bargaining Update
Finally, Council has scheduled a meeting of unions and bargaining representatives to progress ... read more
Residential Aged Care to stay in Council hands
Great News! The ASU has been advised that the tender process and possible sale of the three ... read more
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council – the Role of a Mayor
The ASU has been involved in a lengthy process of supporting members who have been directly ... read more
Variation to Mackillop Family Services Enterprise Agreement
MacKillop Family Services has made a successful application to the Fair Work Commission (FWC) ... read more
Wathaurong ensure your voice is heard
Your ASU representatives have been advised that Wathaurong management is presenting the ... read more
Casey City Council ASU members win right to proper consultation
As members are aware your ASU representatives sought assistance from the Fair Work Commission ... read more
Intouch Meeting Notice
The ASU will be holding a members-only meeting next week to advise members on the final EBA ... read more
Darebin Gagging ASU Representatives
Darebin Executive Management must have learnt some tricks from the Prime Minister’s ... read more
URGENT – Vote Yes to Protected Industrial Action
City of Melbourne management is not listening to the serious concerns of ASU Members claims and read more
Smith Family – ASU December Meetings
ASU Organiser Kath Milbourne (Nth) and ASU Organiser Samantha Batchelor (Sth) will be visiting ... read more
SERCO Bargaining Update
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement is kicking off with SERCO Management. The ASU held a ... read more
GenU Employment Services Members Update
The ASU has been advised that GenU are commencing negotiations for a new enterprise agreement ... read more
Yarriambiack Shire – Local Government Inspectorate Report
ASU Lead Organiser Mark Brady and local area Organiser Danny Harris accepted the invitation ... read more
Sorell Council – ASU Update & Barbeque
On Wednesday 27 November ASU Tasmanian Coordinator Aaron De La Torre and ASU Organiser Samantha read more
Quantum Support Services Members Meeting & Call out for more Delegates
The ASU is committed to protecting, promoting and improving the working conditions and ... read more
Clarence City Council ASU Meetings – All Staff Welcome
ASU Tasmanian Co-ordinator Aaron De La Torre and ASU Organiser Karen Tantari will be visiting ... read more
BADAC – Enterprise Bargaining Update Meeting
The ASU is holding meeting at BADAC to update members on negotiations for the first enterprise ... read more
Gannawarra Shire Council ASU BBQ and Meeting
The ASU will be holding a BBQ and meeting at Gannawarra Shire Council. DATE: Wednesday 18 ... read more
Buloke Shire Council ASU BBQ and Meeting
The ASU will be holding a BBQ and meeting at Buloke Shire Council. DATE: Wednesday 18 December ... read more
Loddon Shire Council ASU Christmas BBQ and Meeting
The ASU will be holding a Christmas BBQ and meeting at Loddon Shire Council. DATE: Wednesday 4 ... read more
Casey Care to be compromised
A bid by Casey City Council to potentially carve up Aged and Disability Services without ... read more
ASU applauds changes at Moonee Valley
After pushing back against another poorly developed outsourcing proposal at Moonee Valley City ... read more
Union meeting for GRLC staff
All ASU members at Geelong Regional Library Corporation are invited to a union meeting on ... read more
Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement Meetings
The ASU and AWU will be holding joint paid-time meetings to report back on management’s ... read more
IPC Health – Portable Long Service Leave Implementation Concerns
ASU members and other interested staff are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the new ... read more
Port Phillip City Council – Feedback Provided on Fleet Vehicles
Following feedback from members regarding the reduced choice of fleet vehicles the ASU and ... read more
Whittlesea City Council – Meetings to Update on Superannuation
The ASU has arranged with Vision Superannuation fund representatives to conduct a number of ... read more
Launch of Save Childcare In Port Phillip (SCIPP)
The City of Port Phillip is currently reviewing its early education and childcare services. ... read more
Good Shepherd – Enterprise Agreement Update Meeting
The meetings scheduled are an opportunity to provide you all with an update with respect to ... read more
Ausnet – Update Following Member Meetings
Following on from last week’s joint ASU –Professionals Australia meetings with members, the ASU read more
MSIR/NRCH – Update Following Meeting on 13 November
By now, the review at MSIR is underway. As discussed at last Wednesday’s meeting, the ASU is ... read more
BCYF – Enterprise Agreement YES Vote Successful
The Enterprise Agreement Ballot has concluded and the agreement was successfully voted in. Out ... read more
Two big dates coming up for ASU SACS members
Celebrate 2019 and Equal Pay Payment! Come along to mark another big year with other unionists read more
Equal Pay Funding Briefing RSVP
Members met for the inaugural SACS campaign committee meeting on 13 November and discussed ... read more
Celebrate 2019 and Equal Pay Payment!
2019 has seen some ups and downs. We’ve had an appalling Federal Government re-elected in May, ... read more
Darebin CC – Depot Members Meeting
All ASU members are requested to attend a paid meeting at the depot. DATE: Wednesday 20 ... read more
Melbourne City Council – Protected Industrial Action Ballot Update!
ASU members at CoM have requested a ballot to take protected industrial action. The Australian ... read more
Intereach – ASU Members Meeting
ASU Organiser Madeleine Henderson will be on site at Intereach’s Bendigo office on DATE: ... read more
Cancer Council of Tasmania – Update and Draft Log Of Claims
The Australian Services Union is dedicated to protecting and improving members wages, hours and read more
Maribyrnong CC – Update and Survey on Secure Work
On Tuesday the 29th of October, ASU members voted to agree in principle to management’s offer ... read more
CFA Delegates Sub-Committee – Meeting Next Wednesday
With the impending Fire Services Reforms, the ASU is putting together a sub-committee of CFA ... read more
ASU Members vote for industrial action at Hobsons Bay City Council
After nine months of negotiations failed to get a satisfactory offer from management, ASU ... read more
Southern Midlands Council – ASU Meetings
ASU State Coordinator Aaron De La Torre and Organiser Samantha Batchelor will be visiting ... read more
Hobart City Council – Enterprise Agreement Update
Following the strong No Vote received at the ballot box the unions and bargaining ... read more
Yarriambiack Shire Council Local Government Inspectorate Investigations Report Back
The past 12 months have been very difficult at Yarriambiack Shire Council. ASU members would be read more
Manningham City Council Have Your Say – Union meetings
ASU Organisers are conducting meetings to hear the views of council employees on what should be read more
Tasmanian Members Forums Confirmed
The Tasmanian ASU team have confirmed locations and dates for our end of year members’ ... read more
Brimbank Leisure Update on EOI and Recruitment
ASU delegates met with Council representatives on Friday to discuss the EOI and recruitment ... read more
VicRoads R&L Privatisation Update
The ASU is continuing to lobby Government around the possible privatisation/outsourcing of ... read more
Yarra Staff Consultative Committee Meeting Report Back
At the recent SCC meeting the ASU, ANMF and their respective delegates met with management and ... read more
Boroondara Delegates Meeting Report Back
After many months of discussion with Council, we finally got approval for ASU delegates to meet read more
Congratulations Ballarat City Council ASU members for holding firm
ASU members are to be congratulated for standing up for decent pay and secure work! Council ... read more
Nillumbik Shire Council have your say on a new EA
Your views are needed. Please tell us what changes you want to make the Nillumbik Shire Council read more
Banyule City Council have your say on a new EA
Your views are needed. Please tell us what changes you want to make the Banyule City Council ... read more
Manningham City Council have your say, on a new EA
Your views are needed. Please tell us what changes you want to make the Manningham City Council read more
Derwent Valley Council Health and Safety Representative Elections
Following recent meetings with members and other interested employees the Australian Services ... read more
Portable Long Service Leave – Implementation Concern
For over 25 years, ASU members in the community services sector fought to win portable long ... read more
Qantas – EBA12 – Have Your Say – ASU Site Visit
The Australian Services Union’s Tasmanian Coordinator, Aaron De La Torre, will be visiting the ... read more
ASU Site Visit to Woolworths FSS
The Australian Services Union’s Tasmanian Coordinator, Aaron De La Torre, will be visiting your read more
City of Melbourne ASU Members EA Update Round 2
Nothing has changed The ASU and your ASU delegate team had their fourth EA meeting of the ... read more
ASU Meeting – MSIR/NRCH
Following the release of the Terms of Reference and the commencement of the independent review ... read more
Central Highlands Council – ASU Meetings
ASU Tasmanian Coordinator Aaron De La Torre and ASU Organiser Samantha Batchelor will be ... read more
ASU City of Greater Geelong Update
As usual it’s been a busy time at CoGG for ASU Delegates and Officials, who have been working ... read more
AusNet Joint ASU & Professionals Australia EA meetings
Paid meetings have been scheduled to discuss a proposal from management to settle the terms of ... read more
Warrnambool City Council ASU Meeting & BBQ
ASU Branch Executive President Billy King is coming to Warrnambool next week to talk to ... read more
Mildura Rural City Council Final EBA Meeting (inc. Super.)
The ASU will be holding meetings next week to advise members on the final EBA outcome, inc. ... read more
Melbourne Water Enterprise Agreement Update
ASU Organiser Matt Price will be holding members meetings at some locations next week to ... read more
Port Phillip CC – Enterprise Agreement Update
Following today’s meeting with Council, the ASU was provided with Council’s responses to the ... read more
City of Greater Geelong Drug and Alcohol Policy
The ASU has reacted to concerns from members about the Drug and Alcohol Policy that is trying ... read more
Ballarat, last chance to have your say on Managements poor offer
This is a poor offer, from a rich council. Vote no and encourage colleagues to vote no ... read more
BCYF – Time To Vote YES
Since the ASU met to discuss the proposed enterprise agreement, your representatives have ... read more
Glen Eira CC – Consultative Committee
ASU delegates & officials meet each month, before meeting with management at the ... read more
New ASU Organiser – Sam Batchelor
Sam Batchelor has joined the ASU’s Tasmanian team as the southern organiser. But she’s not new read more
Call To Action – Ensuring Integrity Bill
The Liberal Party’s Union Busting Bill is extreme, unnecessary, and will make it harder for ... read more
Proud To Be Union Month Competition
November is Proud To Be Union Month and Unions Tasmania are running a competition for your ... read more
Tasmanian Delegates Win Prestigious Awards
Last month the ASU held its annual delegates conference in Melbourne and two Tasmanian ... read more
Water Bargaining
ASU members at Barwon Water, Westernport Water, Gippsland Water, and West Gippsland CMA have ... read more
CFA Update
ASU representatives recently attended the first meeting of the Fire Services Reform – ... read more
SACS Campaign Committee
Dedicated and passionate delegates from across Victoria came together at the recent ASU ... read more
Delegate Profile – Rif Gedik
Rifat Gedik (Rif) is a Local Area Coordinator with Brotherhood of St Laurence in Melton. Rif ... read more
Ballarat City Council Vote No
Voting on managements proposed Ballarat City Council Enterprise Agreement commences this Monday read more
Derwent Valley Lack of Performance Appraisals formally in dispute
At the ASU, we help you and your co-workers deal with issues as they arise at your workplace – ... read more
A win at Maribyrnong
ASU Members at Maribyrnong Council have had a major win in their enterprise agreement ... read more
Delegate Profile – Monique’s Growing ASU Membership at Port Phillip
Monique has been working as an early childhood educator at the City of Port Phillip for the ... read more
Working for Secure Jobs at Darebin
ASU members at Darebin City Council are determined to reduce the rise of contractors at council read more
City of Whitehorse – Your union, your voice!
Your Enterprise Agreement (EA) was approved by the Fair Work Commission in August this year. As read more
Uniting Age Well ASU Member Update
Since the transfer across to UAW the ASU have been working with members to address the ... read more
Port Phillip City Council Community Care EA Appendix Update
On 30 October the ASU met with members in Community Care to discuss the log of claims and ... read more
Port Phillip CC – EA Close to Finalising…Paid Time Meetings
Enterprise Agreement negotiations are nearing the final stages and Council is due to respond to read more
Yarra CC – Recognition of Continuity for Long Service Leave
The ASU understands that Council has recently insourced employees who work out of the Yarra ... read more
VicRoads ASU Member Update
Bargaining set to commence The ASU were advised yesterday that the State Government has finally read more
Regional Library Corporation Delegates Meeting
At the instigation of delegates from Whitehorse RLC, Geelong RLC and Casey -Cardinia RLC a ... read more
BSL Fitzroy ASU Meeting
As members are aware your ASU representatives have been fighting for ADO’s to apply to all ... read more
ASU Membership Meetings at City of Greater Dandenong
The ASU will be holding paid one-hour union meetings next month to discuss the latest regarding read more
Boroondara HACC Members Meeting
The ASU will be holding a paid time ASU Members Meeting for the Home Support Staff and admin ... read more
Yarra City Council HACC & Community Care Meetings
The ASU will be holding a paid time ASU Members Meeting for the Food Services and Willowview ... read more
Library Liaison Network Meeting November 2019
The Library Liaison Network is an active group of members who meet on a regular basis to ... read more
City West Water Update: Christmas Slowdown & Consultation Concerns
Christmas slowdown The ASU has been made aware of communication that was sent to staff ... read more
Frankston City Council JCC: ASU Report Back
Your ASU representatives met with FCC management for the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) ... read more
Darebin City Council ASU members update
ASU Delegates and Organisers have been meeting Darebin City Council management through the ... read more
MSIR/NRCH ASU Meeting
Following the events of last week, the ASU would like to meet with staff at MSIR on Wednesday. read more
City Of Port Phillip EA Update for Depot
Following a recent members meeting and this morning’s meeting with Council, the ASU received ... read more
Whittlesea City Council ASU members update
The ASU and ASU delegate team attended the first consultation committee meeting on Tuesday 22 ... read more
City of Melbourne ASU Members EA Update
Nothing has changed The ASU and your ASU delegate team had their second EA meeting of the ... read more
City of Port Phillip General Enterprise Agreement Update
Following the survey results and member feedback at recent members meetings, the ASU met with ... read more
Australian Community Sector Survey
You may have heard that the Australian Community Sector Survey 2019 is currently open. Staff in read more
inTouch – EA Update and Feedback Meeting
Negotiations for a new enterprise agreement at inTouch are in the final stages, and your ASU ... read more
Monash CC – EA approved in a Photo Finish
Thanks to every union member and staff member that voted and particularly to those that ... read more
Kingston CC – EA Accepted But Big Questions Remain
Kingston’s enterprise agreement has been accepted by a majority of employees and will now ... read more
Vision Super – ASU Member Meetings to Formulate Log of Claims
Please come along to member meetings to discuss and formulate a Log of Claims for the upcoming ... read more
Moonee Valley Council turns its back on most vulnerable staff
The ASU is appalled at Moonee Valley City Council senior management trying to get rid of their ... read more
Queen Victoria Market – Enterprise Agreement Negotiations Update
The ASU has been negotiating for a new enterprise agreement with QVM management. At a recent ... read more
Delegates Conference – Local Government Wrap Up
Recently, ASU Delegates from across the State got together at our annual Delegates Conference ... read more
Maribyrnong CC – Stop Work BBQ Next Tuesday
Yesterday your bargaining representatives met with Council management to try to finalise ... read more
Campaspe Shire – Outsourcing of HACC Services
Campaspe Shire Council Councillors made a decision at the council meeting held on the evening ... read more
Ballarat CC – You Can Play An Important Part In a Strong NO VOTE
City of Ballarat management has ended negotiations and put a proposed enterprise agreement out ... read more
State Wages Policy – Bad for Workers and Bad For the Victorian Economy
Since it was announced earlier this year, you have known that the state government’s wages ... read more
Qantas Roster Changes
The ASU’s Tasmanian Coordinator and five of your ASU Delegates met with Qantas Management in ... read more
Common Equity Housing – ASU Members Meeting
Negotiations for a new enterprise agreement at CEHL have further progressed, and your ASU ... read more
Community Child Care Inc. EBA Feedback Meeting and Delegate Endorsement
EBA UPDATE ASU representatives have attended three EBA meetings and would like to report back ... read more
Save the Date – Tasmanian Members Forums
The Tasmanian ASU team will be hosting gatherings at the end of the year to thank members and ... read more
ASU Delegate Conference Report Back: getting ready to STAND UP FIGHT BACK!
Last week a dedicated and passionate group of delegates from across Victoria came together at ... read more
Lack of good faith at Hobsons Bay City Council
ASU members at Hobsons Bay City Council have been growing increasingly frustrated with ... read more
Monash City Council Vote No today
Thanks to everyone who has already voted. Do your colleagues a favour reach out and encourage ... read more
ASU Community Sector campaign meeting
The first ASU Community Sector campaign meeting will be held: DATE: Wednesday 13 November TIME: read more
Berry Street – Enterprise Agreement Update and Feedback Meeting at Eaglemont
Negotiations for a new enterprise agreement at Berry Street have further progressed, and your ... read more
You have an important part to play in defending jobs at VicRoads
Let us know how you can help in the campaign to stop the privatisation of VicRoads. Whether ... read more
ASU Defends Public Sector Jobs at VicRoads
It took some embarrassing media coverage, but the Government and DoT have belatedly decided to ... read more
Vote NO to Ballarat City Council’s Proposed Enterprise Agreement.
Ballarat City Council is putting an agreement to members for a vote. If 50% of the votes ... read more
Golden Plains SC – BBQ at Rokewood Depot
We are holding a BBQ for ASU members next Wednesday at the Rokewood Depot. DATE: Wednesday 23 ... read more
Manningham Civic Centre Members Meeting
ASU Organiser Will Wyatt will be conducting a meeting for union members and those eligible to ... read more
Hobsons Bay City Council Protected Industrial Action Vote
Congratulations ASU members for committing to stand up and fight back! This is how we start. ... read more
Use of Labour Hire and Agency Providers
Your on the ground knowledge of Labour Hire Providers used by your employer and any information read more
City of Port Phillip ASU Paid Members Meeting
The ASU will be holding a paid time ASU Members Meeting as follows. DATE: Friday 25 October ... read more
Djirra – Christmas Shutdown
The ASU has been advised that Djirra emailed all staff a direction to take annual leave on ... read more
Latest News on St John Ambulance Trainers EA
Your employer wants to average Trainers Overtime over 4 weeks not 2. This arrangement fails to ... read more
ASU Meetings – Cancer Council Tasmania Enterprise Agreement Negotiations
In preparation for bargaining for your new Enterprise Agreement ASU Tasmanian Social and ... read more
Andrews Government Looking to Sell Out Workers at VicRoads
The ASU has had concerns for some time about possible future private sector involvement in ... read more
City of Monash three big reasons to vote no
Voting on a proposed agreement starts today. Your union is recommending that staff VOTE NO. ... read more
Media Release – Andrews Must Rule Out Privatising VicRoads
The Australian Services Union has today lashed out at the Andrews ‘Labor’ Government for ... read more
Wyndham City Council – Visit By Maurice Blackburn Lawyer
This Thursday Simone Ellis of Maurice Blackburn Lawyers will be attending Wyndham Council to ... read more
Relationships Australia Victoria – ASU Update On Negotiations and Survey
The RAV Enterprise Bargaining negotiations are well under way. In May 2019 ASU Organiser Emma ... read more
We have just received the results from the Australian Electoral Commission and members at ... read more
Ballarat CC – Bargaining Report-Back Meetings
Your ASU bargaining team is set to meet with Council and other unions at the Fair Work ... read more
Members to take action at Hobsons Bay City Council
After a unanimous resolution of ASU members at Hobsons Bay City Council, the union has now ... read more
Family Violence, Child Youth & Family and Women’s Services Network Committee
Be part of the voice for your sector. Contribute to the messages the ASU feeds back to FSV, ... read more
City Of Port Phillip Enterprise Negotiation update for the Depot
On 11 October ASU reps met with management to discuss the log of claims for the Depot. Some of ... read more
BSL – ASU Meetings About Trial Introduction of ADOs
Your ASU representatives have been fighting for Accrued Days Off (ADO’s) to apply to all staff. read more
Kingston CC – Three Big Reasons to VOTE NO
Voting on a proposed agreement starts today and finishes this Thursday. Your union is ... read more
Hobart CC – Vote NO to the Unfair Enterprise Agreement
Voting for the proposed enterprise agreement at City of Hobart opens on Tuesday 15 October ... read more
Anglicare South and West – Portable Long Service Leave Information Session
As you would already be aware, Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) became a reality on 1 July ... read more
Kingston CC – Vote NO to Unfair Pay Cuts!
Next week the City of Kingston employee vote on a proposed Enterprise Agreement commences. This read more
Anglicare – Portable Long Service Leave Information Session
As you would already be aware, Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) became a reality on 1 July ... read more
Maribyrnong CC – Last Chance to Have Your Say on Protected Action
Vote today to make sure your vote will be counted for protected action! To make sure that your ... read more
Latrobe Council – ASU Members Meetings
ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding a meetings at Latrobe Council to discuss and gain ... read more
Kentish Council – ASU Members Meetings
ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding a meetings at Kentish Council to discuss and gain ... read more
Monash City Council – Enterprise Agreement Update
Priorities Wrong at Monash! Last Friday, the ASU attempted to have a bargaining dispute dealt ... read more
Uniting Age Well – After-work meeting on Wednesday 9 October
We’re getting in touch to invite you to an after-work meeting for all Uniting AgeWell homecare ... read more
MIND – Workshop on Portable Long Service Leave
We’re getting in touch to invite you to workshops on portable long service leave at MIND ... read more
Tell Us What You Think About MP Pay Rises
Some time ago the state government announced their new public sector wages policy. The most a ... read more
Delegates at Frankston City Council Making a Difference
Home and Direct Care workers at Frankston City Council have been frustrated with not being able read more
Insourcing at Whittlesea Depot
Well done to our top gun ASU depot delegates at the City of Whittlesea Rod Undy and Phil ... read more
ASU Win Against Outsourcing at Moonee Valley
A few weeks ago, despite heavy opposition from the ASU and ANMF, Moonee Valley City Council ... read more
Delegate Profile – Kerry Davies
Kerry Davies stepped up as the only delegate in her family violence team at the Salvation Army. read more
ASU Pushing for Fairness in Super
Last month the Tasmanian ASU team attended the Labor Party’s state conference in Burnie. Each ... read more
ASU Women’s Dinner In Hobart
Recently, ASU women gathered in Hobart to celebrate our unity, achievements and solidarity. ... read more
Good News from the ASU Social and Community Services Sector!
The ASU is regularly involved in the Fair Work Commission review process of Awards in our areas read more
Delegate Profile – Stuart Bucknell
Stuart Bucknell – Launceston City Council In Stuart’s own words. First union I joined was the ... read more
A message from Lisa and Billy
The ASU is a union for people that deliver the services Australians rely on every day. Our ... read more
Pressuring Government On State Wages Policy
The Australian Services Union has criticised the Andrews Government for holding down the wages ... read more
Five things we get wrong with credit reports
Your credit report can be a valuable asset when you apply for a loan. But we still seem unclear read more
ASU WIN – Secure Jobs for Glenorchy Child Care Workers
Every week the ASU achieves wins for members in workplaces across Victoria and Tasmania. ... read more
Citipower / Powercor – Member Meetings to Endorse Log of Claims
The Australian Services Union is holding member meetings to discuss and endorse the Citipower / read more
Melbourne Water – Log of Claims
After many meetings and discussions with delegates, the Melbourne Water Log is ready for your ... read more
Clarence Council – Union EA Renewal Consultation Sessions
The ASU is holding consultation sessions with members and other interested employees at ... read more
City of Port Phillip – Depot Meeting For ASU Members
An ASU member meeting has been scheduled to update members on negotiations. You can view the ... read more
Monash CC – ASU takes dispute to the Commission
Council is not bargaining in good faith. They have made changes to their wages offer and other ... read more
Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement Meetings
The ASU and AWU will be holding joint paid-time meetings to discuss the upcoming voting process read more
inTouch – Christmas Shutdown
The ASU is aware inTouch have made numerous attempts to try and coerce all staff into taking 27 read more
Bethany – ASU EA Update
Bethany – ASU EA UpdateYour ASU bargaining representatives met with Bethany management on ... read more
Barwon Water Enterprise Agreement – In Principle Agreement
Following overwhelming endorsement from our members for the 2.5% one-year rollover agreement, ... read more
Westernport Water Enterprise Agreement – In Principle Agreement
Following overwhelming endorsement from our members for the 2.5% one-year rollover agreement, ... read more
Queen Victoria Market – Meeting to Discuss Next Steps in Enterprise Agreement Negotiations
All members of the Australian Services Union are invited to attend a members meeting to discuss read more
Gippsland Water Enterprise Agreement – In Principle Agreement
Following overwhelming endorsement from our members for the 2.5% one-year rollover agreement, ... read more
Port Phillip City Council Enterprise Agreement Progressing – Your Feedback Critical!
The ASU met with management on 26 September to progress EA negotiations. Council presented an ... read more
Frankston CC – EA Successful
The Enterprise Agreement Ballot has concluded and the agreement was successfully voted in. Out ... read more
Maribyrnong CC – Bargaining Update, Members Meetings, and Your Protected Action Ballot.
By now you should have received your ballot to take protected action from the AEC. You need to ... read more
VicRoads – EA9 Log of Claims Meetings Heatherton, Dandenong, and Frankston
Your VicRoads EA8 is set to expire in December. Despite all the changes that have happened, the read more
VicRoads – EA9 Log of Claims Meetings Seymour, Shepparton, and Benalla
Your VicRoads EA8 is set to expire in December. Despite all the changes that have happened, the read more
City of Melbourne ASU members EA Update September 2019
ASU and your ASU delegate team had their first EA meeting of the second round of bargaining ... read more
Hobsons Bay CC – EBA Update / Management Offer
ASU Organiser Luke Cherry and your ASU Delegates will be meeting with members at Hobsons Bay ... read more
ASU Central Highlands/Ballarat Delegates Network
The next Central Highlands/Ballarat Delegates meeting will be held on Tuesday 1 October 2019. ... read more
Moonee Valley CC – Depot Members Meeting – Health & Safety
ASU Health and Safety Specialist Mick Van Beek will be meeting with all ASU members working out read more
Berry Street – Members Meeting in Shepparton
Negotiations for a new enterprise agreement at Berry Street are progressing, and your ASU ... read more
Thorne Harbour Health – Enterprise Agreement Bargaining Update
Following several meetings with ASU members at Thorne Harbour Health, we have developed our Log read more
Banyule CC – Home Care Letters Regarding Redundancy and Redeployment
The ASU has been advised that a number of members have received letters as part of the changes ... read more
BCYF Protected Action or Accept the Offer – it’s over to you!
Since members voted overwhelmingly to proceed with a Protected Action Ballot order your ASU ... read more
Ballarat City Council – Delegates Needed For Fair Work Commission Hearing
You may be aware that Will Wyatt has commenced parental leave. In relation to Enterprise ... read more
City of Port Phillip EA Update
The ASU met with management on 19 September to progress negotiations on the general provisions ... read more
Urgent Call To Action for Tasmanian ASU Members
Many of our members will be aware of the “Ensuring Integrity” bill which is before ... read more
VicRoads – Update on Transition of VicRoads Heavy Vehicle Services Staff To HVR
Following our recent meeting with members, ASU provided a list of questions and concerns to ... read more
Kingston City Council – ASU Meetings To Discuss Enterprise Agreement Ballot
As a result of negotiations between the ASU and management that were held before Deputy ... read more
Warrnambool City Council Vote Yes for Protected Industrial Action
At your most recent Enterprise Agreement meeting, members voted unanimously for a wage increase read more
Maribyrnong City Council – Protected Action Ballot
By now you should have heard that ASU members have requested a ballot to take protected ... read more
Intouch – ASU Members Only Meeting
Negotiations at Intouch have been occurring over close to a 2 year period. Through the ... read more
No to Violence -Important Enterprise Agreement Update
The NTV Enterprise Agreement will be out to vote on September 23 and 24. This agreement does ... read more
Devonport City Council – ASU Members Meetings
Your ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding union meetings on Tuesday 24 September at ... read more
Portable Long Service Leave Info Session at Launch Southbank
Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) became a reality on 1 July 2019 for most community sector ... read more
ASU Sunshine DoT Members Meeting Monday 23 September
ASU Organiser Matt Price will be at DoT Sunshine on Monday to talk to members about the ... read more
Metropolitan Home Care Network Meeting
The ASU has been very active in the aged care area of local council and there are lots of good ... read more
Foundation House – An update from the ASU
There has been some good progress with the negotiations and great turn out at all the site ... read more
Don’t Miss Out – Portable Long Service Leave Info RSVP to a Session Near You
Tomorrow the ASU will be conducting a further information session about the Portable Long ... read more
VicRoads – EA9 Log of Claims Meeting Melton
Your VicRoads EA8 is set to expire in December. Despite all the changes that have happened, the read more
VicRoads – EA9 Log of Claims Meeting Sunshine
Your VicRoads EA8 is set to expire in December. Despite all the changes that have happened, the read more
Port Phillip CC – Enterprise Agreement Negotiations Update
On Thursday 12 September the ASU met with management to discuss the general provisions of the ... read more
Central Highlands Water – Survey About Negotiation of Enterprise Agreement
Your ASU representatives are currently in negotiations with CHW Management for a new Enterprise read more
Proposed Restructure of Boroondara Home Care
The ASU have recently become aware of a restructure across the Home and Community care team. We read more
Changes in Stonnington Home Care
The ASU has recently received a notification of change letter from Council regarding the future read more
ASU Women’s Network Meeting
ASU Women’s Organiser Punita Boardman invites all female identified members to attend the ... read more
Media Release – Wages Policy and MPs Pay Rise
Andrews Government Holds Down Workers Wages But Keeps MP Pay Rise Secret The Australian ... read more
Maribyrnong Protected Action Ballot
Last Friday we met with Maribyrnong Council Management to advise them that you were unhappy ... read more
Portable Long Service Leave Info Session at Launch Collingwood
Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) became a reality on 1 July 2019 for most community sector ... read more
Portable Long Service Leave Info Session at Launch Northcote
Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) became a reality on 1 July 2019 for most community sector ... read more
Mildura Rural City Council EBA Report Back Meetings
The ASU will be holding EBA Report Back Meetings to discuss Managements latest offer. DATE: ... read more
City of Port Phillip Member Meetings
Member meetings will be happening across council this week to update members on negotiations. ... read more
Gippsland Water – Survey of ASU Members on Bargaining
Bargaining at Gippsland Water has commenced, and management has put an offer to the ASU. We now read more
TasNetworks – Commencement of Enterprise Agreement Bargaining
TasNetworks has invited the ASU to attend an information session in relation to the upcoming ... read more
Update on ASU Membership
The ASU is a union focused on delivering real benefits to members. We are a democratic ... read more
Update on ASU membership (Tas)
The ASU is a union focused on delivering real benefits to members. We are a democratic ... read more
Westernport Water – Survey of ASU Members On Bargaining
Bargaining at Westernport Water has commenced, and management has put an offer to the ASU. We ... read more
ASU Members Meetings at Ausnet to Discuss and Endorse a Log Of Claims
Members would be aware that the current enterprise agreement is due for renegotiation. ... read more
Portable Long Service Leave Info Session at EDVOS
Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) became a reality on 1 July 2019 for most community sector ... read more
Frankston City Council – It’s time for ASU members to stand together for a better deal!
Yesterday ASU members at Frankston City Council met and unanimously voted to support a no vote ... read more
Melbourne City Mission – Enterprise Agreement Update
The Melbourne City Mission Enterprise Agreement will be out to vote from Saturday 5 ... read more
VicRoads – EA9 Log of Claims Meeting Burwood East
Your VicRoads EA8 is set to expire in December. Despite all the changes that have happened, the read more
Barwon Water – Survey of ASU Members On Bargaining
Bargaining at Barwon Water has commenced, and management has put an offer to the ASU. We now ... read more
Derwent Valley – Commitments on Performance Appraisal
The ASU’s Tasmanian Coordinator, Aaron De La Torre, this week met with the Joint Consultative ... read more
Port Phillip CC – Meeting To Update Members on Negotiations
An ASU members meeting will be held at the South Melbourne Depot to update members on recent ... read more
ASU Members at BCYF vote in favour of Protected Industrial Action
It’s time for members to stand together for a better deal. Last week a clear majority of ASU ... read more
ASU members meeting at Central Carlton Childcare Centre
The ASU is holding a meeting at the Central Carlton Childcare Centre next Tuesday to discuss ... read more
Important Melbourne City Mission EBA update
The MCM EBA Agreement will be out to vote on Oct 5 – October 11 with the access period (time to read more
City of Darebin OH&S – HSR Update
The ASU takes workplace health and safety extremely seriously. We maintain that getting home ... read more
Religious Freedoms Bill: Your Concerns
The Morrison Government’s draft Religious Freedoms bill is now available for viewing, and the ... read more
City of Port Phillip Enterprise Agreement Negotiation Update
On 5 September the ASU met with management to discuss the general provisions of the ASU log of ... read more
Mornington Peninsula SC – Seeking Your Priorities on the Next Enterprise Agreement
A new enterprise agreement (EA) will soon be negotiated by ASU Delegates and Council ... read more
Nillumbik Shire Council – Call to Action
While the failure of outsourcing waste is apparent across the state thanks to SKM, in what can ... read more
Maribyrnong CC – ASU delegates frustrated with management offers
Enterprise Agreement negotiations with management have stalled, with ASU representatives and ... read more
Women In Male Dominated Occupations and Industries National Conference
The Biennial National Women in Male Dominated Occupations and Industries Conference will be ... read more
Fair Work Commission increases casual weekend and penalty rates by 25%
The Fair Work Commission had decided that all casuals working under the SCHDS Award should be ... read more
City of Whittlesea – EA Update September 2019.
The ASU has received the results of the ballot for the City of Whittlesea EA No 9 which closed ... read more
Yarra City Council – ASU Depot Delegate Election
Next Wednesday the ASU will be holding a meeting at the Clifton Hill Depot to elect 2 new ... read more
VicRoads – EA9 Log of Claims Meeting Kew
Your VicRoads EA8 is set to expire in December. Despite all the changes that have happened, the read more
VicRoads – EA9 Log of Claims Meeting Bundoora
Your VicRoads EA8 is set to expire in December. Despite all the changes that have happened, the read more
City of Melbourne – Realignment Update September 2019
The ASU was called to an urgent meeting on Wednesday 4 September with the CoM CEO. The purpose ... read more
Bethany Warrnambool PLSL and EA Meeting
ASU Organiser Joanne McEvoy and ASU Delegates will be visiting Bethany worksites to meet with ... read more
Uniting Age Well Meeting Outcomes
ASU representatives have held meetings at Uniting Agewell with members to discuss travel ... read more
City Of Port Phillip: Enterprise Negotiation Depot Update
On 3 September the ASU met with management to discuss the log of claims for the Depot. The ... read more
City Of Port Phillip Enterprise Negotiation Community Care Update
On 3 September the ASU met with management to discuss the log of claims for Community Care. ... read more
Djirra dispute update
The Organisation Djirra may have charitable status, but Djirra’s qualified, experienced and ... read more
Bethany PLSL and EA Members Meeting
ASU Organiser Joanne McEvoy and ASU Delegates will be visiting Bethany worksites to meet with ... read more
Frankston City Council Final Position Provided – Now it’s time to decide
Since members overwhelmingly rejected FCC initial proposal for a new enterprise agreement your ... read more
Nillumbik SC – ASU Members Meeting
ASU organiser Will Wyatt will be attending the Nillumbik Civic Centre to hold discussions with ... read more
Strathbogie SC – Members Meeting to Discuss Enterprise Agreement Offer
The ASU and Strathbogie Shire management have been negotiating your enterprise agreement for ... read more
Hobart City Council, what is happening with the Enterprise Agreement?
We are receiving many enquiries from Members wondering what is happening with the vote for the ... read more
Maribyrnong CC – Offer Light On $$ and Workers Rights
ASU delegates and organisers have been meeting with management continuing to pursue your ... read more
VicRoads – Heavy Vehicle Services Members Meeting
The ASU was briefed last week regarding the transition of Heavy Vehicle Services staff to the ... read more
VicRoads – EA9 Log of Claims Meeting Carlton
Your VicRoads EA8 is set to expire in December. Despite all the changes that have happened, the read more
VicRoads – EA9 Log of Claims Meeting Ballarat
Your VicRoads EA8 is set to expire in December. Despite all the changes that have happened, the read more
NE Regional Delegate Network Meeting
The ASU would like to invite the NE Regional Delegates Network to a meeting followed by dinner ... read more
Win for ASU members at Zinfra Contracting
ASU members at Zinfra Contracting have voted up their first enterprise agreement. The agreement read more
ASU Standing Up and Fighting Back on Wages Policy
The ASU is keeping the pressure on the Victorian Government about the unfair wages cap for ... read more
Delegate Profile: Melanie Gent
After a stint juggling several concurrent part-time/casual/labour-hire jobs to pay her rent and read more
Workplace Bullying is a Work Health & Safety Issue
The ASU receives many calls from members who are on the receiving end of bullying at work. And ... read more
NO VOTE at City of Hobart
It was standing room only at a members meeting at City of Hobart recently where the ASU is ... read more
Delegate Profile: Anna Stewart
Anna Stewart has been an ASU member for over 16 years and a delegate in most of her workplaces. read more
Union Win – Employer Recognising the Role of the ASU
ASU members at Child and Family Services (Cafs) in Ballarat are seeing the real value of active read more
Keeping the pressure on over wage caps
The ASU is keeping the pressure on the Victorian Government about the unfair wages caps that ... read more
Good news for Council Aged Care!
Bayside and Darebin city councils are leaders in the delivery of aged care services and leaders read more
Frankston Delegates Profile
Between them Frankston City Council Aged Care workers, Wendy Thomas, Nerina Dean and Gillian ... read more
Working in Heat ASU Training
Get ready for another HOT summer, by coming along to the exclusive ASU Launchpad webinar ... read more
Berry Street – Northern Family Violence Programs
Negotiations for a new enterprise agreement at Berry Street are progressing, and your ASU ... read more
Common Equity Housing EA Meeting
Negotiations for a new enterprise agreement at CEHL are progressing. Management have further ... read more
Djirra Members Meeting
ASU members at Djirra have sought the representation of the ASU to resolve the classification ... read more
Ballarat Meeting Notice
The ASU has secured agreement from Council for a paid mass members meeting. The purpose of the ... read more
Kingston City Council EA Negotiations Update: Proceedings in the FWC
Earlier this week the ASU had a ‘bargaining dispute’ dealt with by Deputy President Mansini in ... read more
The future of kerbside waste collection at Nillumbik
The future of ASU members in the kerbside waste collection unit will be decided by Council next read more
Do BCYF members want Protected Industrial Action? It’s time to decide
Since members overwhelmingly rejected BCYF’s proposal for a new enterprise agreement your ASU ... read more
Uniting Age Well Member Update
Since the transfer of Maribyrnong and Hobson’s Bay members to Uniting Agewell there have been a read more
Public Meetings at CoGG Temporarily Suspended
For the last 3 months ASU members have been meeting publicly to voice their frustration with ... read more
City of Port Phillip Enterprise Agreement Negotiation update for Parking Enforcement
On 21 August the ASU met with management to discuss the log of claims for parking enforcement, ... read more
City Of Port Phillip Enterprise Agreement Negotiation update for Children’s Services
On the 22nd of August the ASU and Children’s Services delegates Monique Parkes, Maggie Cremin ... read more
Monash CC – Your Latest Wages Offer
The latest offer from management has been circulated to staff and the various unions at the ... read more
City of Kingston Enterprise Agreement Negotiations
Bereavement Leave one rule for some, one rule for others. Employees at the City of Kingston are read more
ASU Update on Yarra Council Library RDO
Following the members meeting on 12 August at the Fitzroy Library to discuss concerns regarding read more
City of Whittlesea EA Update: Vote Yes!
The proposed EA ballot opens today Thursday 22 August and closes on Friday 30 August 2019. The ... read more
Melbourne City Mission – EBA Update
EBA negotiations are in their final stages, management are keen to have the formal process of ... read more
Portable Long Service Leave – Don’t Miss Out On An Info Session
Don’t Miss Out On An Info Session Near You The ASU is conducting information sessions about the read more
Portable Long Service Leave – Don’t Miss Out On An Info Session
Don’t Miss Out On An Info Session Near You The ASU is conducting information sessions about the read more
Banyule City Council Delegates Meeting
ASU delegates are invited to attend a Banyule delegates meeting. DATE: Tuesday 27 August TIME: ... read more
Hydro Tasmania Organisation Restructure
As you are aware, the ASU has been in ongoing discussions with Hydro Tasmania in relation to ... read more
Kingborough Council ASU Feedback on Local Government Act Review and Q&A with the Mayor
ASU Organisers Karen Tantari and Aaron De La Torre will be attending Kingborough Council on ... read more
Fankston City Council – Client Scheduling – Trial to Start Soon!
For some time now members employed as Home and Direct Care workers at Frankston City Council ... read more
Berry Street Morwell – ASU Enterprise Agreement Update Meeting
Negotiations for a new enterprise agreement at Berry Street are progressing. Management have ... read more
City of Melbourne – enterprise agreement update August 2019
The ASU has been contacted by City of Melbourne management to recommence the enterprise ... read more
Win for ASU Representation at City of Greater Geelong
In a move the ASU sees as long overdue, and an essential step towards Council repairing their ... read more
Moonee Valley – Depot Meeting
ASU Organiser Luke Cherry will be holding a meeting at the Moonee Valley Council Depot as ... read more
Berry Street Open Place – ASU Enterprise Agreement Update Meeting
Negotiations for a new enterprise agreement at Berry Street are progressing. Management have ... read more
Berry Street – ASU Enterprise Agreement Update and Feedback Meeting
Negotiations for a new enterprise agreement at Berry Street are progressing. Management have ... read more
Bass Coast SC – Paid ASU Member Meetings
The ASU has arranged paid meetings for Thursday 22 August to introduce your new Organiser, ... read more
Wellington Shire – Paid ASU Member Meetings
The ASU has arranged paid meetings on Wednesday 21 August to introduce your new Organiser, ... read more
Hobsons Bay CC – Important Enterprise Agreement Update Meeting
Hobsons Bay City Council have put an offer on the table in relation to your enterprise ... read more
Port Phillip Depot Meeting 20 August & EA Update
Depot Members Paid Time Meetings: Please attend at 6:00am or 7:30am Tuesday 20 August EA Update read more
City of Port Phillip ASU Members EA Update 15 August
City of Port Phillip bargaining is progressing, with a meeting held 15 August. Yesterday ASU ... read more
Campaspe Shire – ASU General Members Meeting
The ASU is holding general meetings for our members on Tuesday 20 August. Members have asked ... read more
Horsham Regional Meeting
ASU Delegates have co-ordinated a successful network in Horsham for some years now! As part of ... read more
Barwon Water Log of Claims
Based on feedback from ASU members, the ASU has put together the log of claims available ... read more
Kingston CC – Enterprise Agreement Negotiation Update
Despite management at the City of Kingston again rejecting the ASU’s proposal for an End of ... read more
Yarra Ranges SC – ASU Members Bulletin
The ASU has been in informed that voting on the Yarra Ranges Shire Council enterprise agreement read more
ASU Delegate and Member Social Events across Tasmania
You are invited to join other ASU Members, ASU Delegates and staff from the ASU Tasmanian Team ... read more
Glen Eira City Council ASU Member Update
CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE ASU Delegates & ASU Union Officials meet each month prior to meeting read more
Knox City Council ASU EA feedback sessions
Come along to these paid ASU member meetings to discuss the proposed EA. The EA is currently ... read more
ASU Members City of Whittlesea EA Update: Vote to Commence 22 August
ASU officials and delegates and CoW management have now completed negotiations for the 2019 EA. read more
Hobart City Council Enterprise Bargaining Report Back Meeting
City of Hobart Management have decided that the enterprise bargaining is at a stalemate and are read more
Horsham RC – Report Back Meeting
ASU Organiser Dave Walmsley will be meeting with all ASU members to report back to members and ... read more
NTV – meeting to resolve your ASU position on outstanding claims.
The ASU is acutely aware of the impacts on workplace culture resulting from high staff turnover read more
Frankston Library – ASU Members Meeting
The ASU has been notified of a proposed restructure at the Frankston Library service and we are read more
Qantas – Your New ASU Delegate Elected
Following the close of the recent expression of interest process for a new ASU Workplace ... read more
Family Violence, Child Youth & Family and Women’s Services Network Committee
Be part of the voice for your sector. Contribute to the messages the ASU feeds back to FSV, ... read more
City of Greater Geelong – ASU Update
ASU CoGG Bullying Survey If you have not completed the short ASU CoGG Bullying survey (it only ... read more
Sorell Council – Bittersweet End To EA Negotiations
ASU members at Sorell Council should be proud of the effort that they put in during ... read more
Airlines Industry News
The Fair Work Commission has decided to terminate the Aerocare Collective Agreement 2012 thanks read more
VicRoads Transition to Department of Transport – ASU lodges dispute at the Fair Work Commission
The ASU has become aware of internal communications within Registration and Licensing at ... read more
Insourcing Campaign across the Water Industry
Our campaign around insourcing in the Water Industry is back up and running. Outsourcing or ... read more
Increase Needed for Family Violence Support
The ASU has joined the state opposition in calling for Premier Will Hodgman to guarantee ... read more
Bargaining set to commence at VicRoads
ASU is preparing our log of claims for the new VicRoads Enterprise Agreement. With the ... read more
Affordable Housing Opportunities for Women
Women’s Property Initiative is a not-for-profit housing organisation, which aims at delivering ... read more
Local Government Act Review
The Tasmanian Government’s review of the Local Government Act is continuing with the recent ... read more
Portable Long Service Leave
Last month the new entitlement to Portable Long Service Leave became a reality for most ... read more
OH&S Active at Tenants Victoria
Asking questions, engaging your union, and stepping up as a dedicated HSR, can make positive ... read more
Preparing for Negotiation – a delegate’s point of view
The current enterprise agreement at YSAS Youth Support and Advocacy Service still has months to read more
A Big Ballot Win at BCYF
ASU delegates and members at a major community service provider have shown the importance of ... read more
Insourcing – bringing jobs back in house
The ASU is well known for our strong opposition to outsourcing public services. From local ... read more
Calling All ASU Women
We have some exciting events happening in the month of August and would like to warmly invite ... read more
Delegate Profile – Dave Fregon
Dave joined the ASU back in 2014 on his first day working in local government. And he now ... read more
City West Water EA Meetings
Your CWW Enterprise Agreement is about to go to ballot. The ASU will be holding information ... read more
Moreland City Council All Members Meeting
All ASU Members are invited to a management approved meeting to discuss our current position on read more
Ballarat Regional Network Meeting Agenda
The ASU’s next Ballarat Regional Network Meeting is on tomorrow night (6 August). This meeting ... read more
ASU Meeting to discuss Health & Safety Reps at Belmont Depot
The ASU is holding a paid meeting at the following time to discuss issues that have arisen in ... read more
Aurora Energy Operating Model Reset
Aurora Energy has informed the ASU of a change within their Corporate Services teams. As part ... read more
ASU takes VicRoads to FWC over lack of consultation around the future of R&L
On Thursday afternoon the ASU took VicRoads to the Fair Work Commission over concerns we have ... read more
Frankston City Council Proposed Change at Operation Centre
The ASU has been notified of a proposed restructure at the Operation Centre and is holding an ... read more
City of Hume HACC Members Update
The ASU and Delegates recently held a meeting with HACC services management. The meeting was to read more
Changes to the Regional Assessment Services
The ASU are holding a meeting for Regional Assessment Service (RAS) officers to discuss the ... read more
ASU Members at Maribyrnong Defending Hard Won Conditions
ASU members at Maribyrnong City Council have recently escalated their campaign for a fair ... read more
BCYF – Now It’s Time to Decide
BCYF’s FINAL POSITION PROVIDED – NOW IT’S TIME TO DECIDE Your ASU representatives want to ... read more
Port Phillip CC – Enterprise Agreement Negotiations Update
ASU Members are advised that Australian Services Union officials and delegates met this week as read more
Quantum Support Services – Change Proposed to Youth Services Team Position Descriptions
The ASU have been advised of changes by Quantum Support Services within the Youth Services team read more
Derwent Valley Council – ASU Health and Safety Meeting
ASU Organiser Aaron De La Torre will be attending worksites at Derwent Valley Council on ... read more
Hydro Tasmania Restructure
As you know, Hydro Tasmania is currently undertaking a review of the operating model. The ... read more
Ballarat Regional Network – Next Meeting on Tuesday 6 August
As part of the ASU’s commitment to protecting, promoting and improving the working conditions ... read more
Merri Outreach Support Service – ASU Workplace Culture Survey
The ASU has had reports from members with concerns around shifts in the workplace culture at ... read more
Parks Issues raised with Management and Human resources
The ASU has written to Manager of Parks Christopher Cook and Human Resources Matthew La Riccia ... read more
City of Hume ASU members update July 2019
Members have been raising concerns with the ASU office and delegates about being asked to ... read more
City of Darebin ASU members update July 2019
Members have been raising concerns with the ASU office and Darebin delegates about being asked ... read more
Protected Industrial Action Survey City of Melbourne
ASU Officials and Delegates have been bargaining with Council representatives over the past 5 ... read more
HCLS Enterprise Agreement Negotiations
The ASU understands that members at Hobart Community Legal Service want to bargain for an ... read more
Brimbank CC – ASU Members’ Meeting for Home Support Officers.
The Australian Service Union invites all Home Support Officer members at Brimbank City Council ... read more
Community Service Portable Long Service Leave Local Area Info Sessions
Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) became a reality on 1 July 2019 for most community sector ... read more
Hobsons Bay CC – Enterprise Bargaining Report Back Meeting
After a significant delay based on a decision by Hobsons Bay City Council management, the ... read more
You are cordially invited to our 2019 ASU Women’s Dinner
Are you ASU Proud? Want to become more active? Come along for a celebration dinner for ... read more
Whittlesea City Council – Paid EA Meeting 31 July!
Paid mass members for all members to attend! City of Whittlesea presented some final wage offer read more
Portable Long Service Leave Info Session at the Uniting Church In Australia
Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) became a reality on 1 July 2019 for most community sector ... read more
Portable Long Service Leave Info Session at NEAMI
Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) became a reality on 1 July 2019 for most community sector ... read more
Portable Long Service Leave Info Session at Uniting Werribee
Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) became a reality on 1 July 2019 for most community sector ... read more
Portable Long Service Leave Info Session at Salvation Army Crisis Centre
Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) became a reality on 1 July 2019 for most community sector ... read more
Portable Long Service Leave Info Session at Youth Projects
Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) became a reality on 1 July 2019 for most community sector ... read more
Portable Long Service Leave Info Session at Centre for Multicultural Youth
Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) became a reality on 1 July 2019 for most community sector ... read more
Jesuit Social Services – Portable Long Service Leave Info Session
Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) became a reality on 1 July 2019 for most community sector ... read more
MSIR North Richmond Community Health Members Meeting
ASU Organiser Madeleine Henderson will be on site at the MSIR this Saturday to meet with ASU ... read more
City of Melbourne July 2019 update
The ASU and delegates have decided to hold an information forum meeting for all Schedule A ... read more
Yarra Ranges Shire Council Bargaining Update
The ASU met with Yarra Ranges management last week to represent the members interests in ... read more
Proposed Termination of Cancer Council Tasmania Enterprise Agreement
ASU Organisers will be holding meetings at Cancer Council sites this week in order to provide ... read more
Election for New ASU Delegate at Qantas
Due to the recent redundancy process undertaken by Qantas we have lost a number of our ... read more
Maribyrnong CC – EBA Update
The ASU held a round of meetings last week to obtain feedback from members on the amended ... read more
BSL – ASU Update for Response – Classifications & LAC ADOs
There have been many issues facing members at Brotherhood of St Laurence, here’s an update on ... read more
Survey on Bullying at City of Greater Geelong
The ASU needs to know your views on dealing with workplace bullying at City of Greater Geelong. read more
City of Melbourne EA Update
ASU have written to the CEO, Acting CEO and to the Lord Mayor, Deputy Lord Mayor and all other ... read more
Women with Disabilities – ASU Members Update on Enterprise Agreement
Bargaining has now commenced on the Enterprise Agreement (EA) for Women with Disabilities. ASU ... read more
Drummond Street Services – All Staff Meeting
The Australian Services Union invites all staff at Drummond Street Services, Carlton to an ... read more
BCYF Revised offer on the table – but is it good enough?
After an overwhelming NO vote for a substandard offer BCYF management came back to the table to read more
Loddon shire – ASU Members Only Meeting
ASU Organiser Danny Harris will be holding an ASU members only meeting at the Loddon Shire next read more
Uniting Age Well – Home Support Officers
We understand the transition across to Uniting Aged Well has been a little more turbulent then ... read more
ASU Submission to Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System
Over the past few years the ASU has fought hard for a viable, thriving psychosocial mental ... read more
South Gippsland SC – Changed Meeting Details
Please note changes to meeting times and location for the enterprise bargaining meetings. The ... read more
Ballarat Communications and Marketing Branch Proposed change
The ASU has been notified of proposed restructure of City of Ballarat’s Communications and ... read more
Banyule Civic Centre Proposed Change
The ASU has been notified of proposed changes to Organisation Systems department, which is to ... read more
Salvation Army EastCare Meeting Notice
The Australian Services Union invites all staff at SalvoCare Eastern to an important meeting. ... read more
Portable Long Service Leave and Community Health Centres
On 1 July 2019 the Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) Scheme commenced, unfortunately, late ... read more
Greater Geelong CC – Public Meeting #4
ASU members have called for a further public meeting to show their anger and frustration at the read more
Citywide EBA Meetings
The ASU will be holding paid members meetings to discuss the EBA Log of Claims as follows; ... read more
DVRC Meeting Notice
With staffing changes and pending potential organisational changes at DVRC the ASU have ... read more
South Gippsland EA Meetings
The Enterprise Agreement negotiations have almost concluded. We will be holding meetings with ... read more
Bass Coast (GSS) Meeting Notice
The Gippsland Shared Services (GSS) project has successfully secured $4.5 million in funding, ... read more
Moreland Council Jobs at Risk
ASU Officials, Delegates and Members attended the Council meeting on Wednesday night due to a ... read more
Child Youth & Family Services and Family Violence Women’s Services Network Committee
Be part of the voice for your sector. The ASU invites interested members ... read more
Maribyrnong EBA Update Meetings
The ASU will be holding a round of members meeting to discuss the Enterprise Agreement ... read more
Derwent Valley New ASU Delegate and General Update
Please accept our apologies for the delay in letting members know about the results of the ... read more
Melton EBA Update Meetings
The ASU will be holding a round of members meeting to discuss the Enterprise Agreement ... read more
Frankston City Council Members Meeting
The ASU will be holding a membership meeting to discuss the progress of negotiations for a new ... read more
Kingston CC – Proposed Draft EA
Last week management provided a DRAFT timetable to the unions (ASU/AEU/ANMF/PA) that outlines ... read more
Whitehorse CC – EA lodged in the Fair Work Commission
The proposed roll-over Enterprise Agreement (EA) agreement was approved last month with a ... read more
Portable Long Service Leave Info Session at Carers Association Victoria
Portable Long Service Leave (PLSL) became a reality on 1 July 2019 for most community sector ... read more
Moreland Council Considers outsourcing of Waste services
Councillors will be voting on the future of Waste services at the Council meeting tomorrow ... read more
Hobart City Council Enterprise Bargaining Report Back Meetings
The ASU and AWU will be holding joint paid-time meetings to provide an update on bargaining for read more
CFA – Fire Services Reforms Update
Following the recent passing of the Fire Services Reform Bill, the ASU sought an urgent meeting read more
East Gippsland SC – Meeting About Gippsland Shared Services Project
The Gippsland Shared Services (GSS) project has successfully secured $4.5 million in funding, ... read more
Wellington SC – Meeting About Gippsland Shared Services Project
The Gippsland Shared Services (GSS) project has successfully secured $4.5 million in funding, ... read more
Melton negotiations have concluded and here is the outcome
The enterprise agreement negotiations have recently concluded-important dates to be aware of ... read more
City of Port Phillip EA Update: Bargaining Meeting 1
ASU delegates and officials met with City of Port Phillip today for the first bargaining ... read more
BCYF backwards deal overwhelmingly voted down
Voting for a new enterprise agreement concluded yesterday. An overwhelming number of staff sent read more
Brimbank City Council Leisure Matters and Restructure continue to be discussed
The ASU has been in regular communications with Brimbank HR regarding the proposed restructure ... read more
City of Port Phillip Brief Enterprise Agreement Update
Since our last newsletter on the CoPP EA negotiations, your ASU bargaining team has spent ... read more
Westernport Water EA – Log of Claims Meeting
It seems like only yesterday that we finalised the last Westernport Water EA, but that time has read more
Derwent Valley Indoor Delegate Nomination
Given the resignations of both indoor ASU delegates in recent months, the ASU is now looking to read more
Hobart City Council Joint Union Enterprise Bargaining Update
On Thursday 27 June 2019 the bargaining for a new Enterprise agreement continued. There are ... read more
Depot Members Take Action – EA Negotiations
The ASU protects, promotes and improves the working conditions and entitlements of our members. read more
Intouch Meeting Notice
Negotiations for a new enterprise agreement at Intouch are progressing, and your ASU ... read more
Maribyrnong CC – EBA Update
We recently held meetings to get feedback from ASU members on Council’s offer. ASU members ... read more
Frankston CC – Your Rights In Meetings
The ASU has recently been made aware of concerns by multiple FCC members regarding procedures ... read more
City of Melbourne – workers vote no to an unfair EA!
Congratulations to ASU members and delegates who campaigned for the City of Melbourne’s ... read more
Gary’s Story with Silicosis
Gary McFarlane was good at his job as a sandblaster, but now he wishes he wasn’t. Because ... read more
Wellbeing Days
Have you ever felt like you just needed a day to get back on top of your own mental wellbeing? ... read more
State Government Wages Policy
With bargaining set to commence in a number of State Government Agencies, there has been a lot ... read more
Avoid underpayment by knowing your classification
Getting to know your Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services (SCHCADS) ... read more
Family Violence Leave
The very first family violence leave in an enforceable industrial agreement anywhere in the ... read more
ASU members making progress at BSL
The delegate team at the Brotherhood of St Laurence has shown that with membership growth, ... read more
Portable Long Service Leave Starts Today!
The Portable Long Service Leave scheme kicks off today, 1 July 2019, for most community sector ... read more
ASU Life Member – Kevin Bowd
Kevin Bowd, a recently retired ASU Delegate from Qantas Airways in Hobart, has been awarded ... read more
Public Activism at City of Greater Geelong
ASU members and delegates at City of Greater Geelong have continued to take their workplace ... read more
Great Progress on Paid Family Violence Leave
The very first family violence leave in an enforceable industrial agreement anywhere in the ... read more
An Opportunity For ASU Women
The Anna Stewart Memorial Project is a 5 day program designed to encourage more women to be ... read more
Is your credit card giving you bang for your buck
Credit cards can be a useful money management tool – but only if your card is giving more than ... read more
CFA and Fire Services Reform
With the passing of the Fire Services Reform legislation recently, the Victorian Government ... read more
Family Violence Leave Success In Tasmania
The very first family violence leave in an enforceable industrial agreement anywhere in the ... read more
Backing ASU Members at Zinfra Contracting
ASU Members at Zinfra Contracting are about to vote on the taking of Industrial Action in ... read more
Yarra Delegates – Organised and Active
Following long and protracted negotiations, and real commitment from ASU delegates, City of ... read more
NO to an unfair EA at City of Melbourne
ASU Members and delegates at the City of Melbourne have just shown the importance of standing ... read more
Regional Networks – a stronger voice for workers
For years ASU delegates from across Ballarat and the Grampians region have been meeting ... read more
Delegate Profile – Bianca Long
Bianca joined the ASU when she started work at Qantas in their Contact Centre in Hobart and ... read more
Moreland CC – Amenities and Compliance
The ASU is aware that all members have been provided with the minutes following the meeting ... read more
VicRoads Transition to Department of Transport – Letters of Engagement
After many weeks of discussions, VicRoads Management have finalised the details of the ... read more
Melbourne CC – No vote closing – what next?
The Vote No campaign comes to an end at the close of business today, Thursday 27 June. We will ... read more
Whittlesea CC – ASU Rejects 1.8% Wage Offer!
ASU officials and your delegate team have been bargaining for a number of meetings. We have ... read more
Darebin CC – ASU Update
ASU officials and your ASU delegate team have been attending Consultation Committee meetings in read more
YACVic – Have Your Say It’s Your EBA
The YACVic Agreement will be voted on shortly- important dates are: Access Period – ... read more
BCYF EBA – We Urge All Employees To Vote No
ASU members at Barwon Child Youth and Family have been trying to bargain with your employer for read more
Latrobe CC – Meeting for HSOs
A decision regarding Councils on going delivery of aged care services will be made at the next ... read more
Campaspe Shire Council – Meeting on Outsourcing of HACC Services
On Thursday the ASU is holding a members meeting to discuss the outsourcing of HACC services at read more
BCYF – Latest offer still falls short
As members are aware, BYCF recently stopped the voting process on a new enterprise agreement ... read more
Pyrenees SC – Meeting to discuss Enterprise Agreement negotiations
All ASU members are invited to attend a PAID meeting to discuss the EBA negotiations and the ... read more
St John Ambulance Tasmania – Bargaining Continues for Trainers
The ASU, with assistance from HACSU, has continued to bargain for a new enterprise agreement ... read more
Yarra Ranges – Agreement Negotiations update – Members meetings Wednesday
The ASU and Council have reached a point in negotiations where members will guide the unions ... read more
Ballarat CC – ASU Member Meetings
After consultation with members the ASU has finalised the Log of claims for the City of ... read more
Brimbank CC – Roster Changes within Parks
The ASU had been advised of a potential change in roster which would see employees working ... read more
City of Monash agree to (some) ASU claims
ASU Members at the City of Monash are currently having their enterprise agreement negotiated ... read more
Melbourne CC – Vote NO if you’re not OK with an Unfair EA
FACTS: Loss of choice in redundancy / redeployment scenarios In the current CoM EA, staff ... read more
Kingston CC – Update Meetings on EA Negotiations
The Enterprise Agreement that regulates your wages and conditions of employment is being ... read more
Unison Log of Claims For Endorsement
The Log of Claims for negotiations with Unison has been complied after your input and ... read more
West Tamar Council – EA Bargaining Update
Bargaining for your 2019 Enterprise Agreement has now concluded and some excellent outcomes ... read more
Sorell Council – Important ASU Meetings
ASU Organiser Aaron De La Torre will be visiting Sorell Council to further discuss the state of read more
BCYF – Your Rights In Disciplinary and Performance Review Procedures
The ASU has recently been made aware of concerns by multiple BCYF staff members regarding the ... read more
Melbourne CC – Vote NO if you’re not OK with an Unequal EA
FACTS: Schedule As! In the last three years CoM has employed approx. 340 staff on Schedule A. ... read more
Moreland CC – Short Survey Of Libraries Members
During the most recent Enterprise Bargaining, your ASU Reps entered into a Memorandum of ... read more
VicRoads Carlton Members Meeting – Tuesday
ASU Organiser Matt Price will be on site next Tuesday to talk to members. With your EA8 set to ... read more
Warrnambool City Council – Vote NO On The Proposed Enterprise Agreement
Council has walked away from the bargaining table is now putting a not-agreed and insulting ... read more
Barwon Water Enterprise Agreement – Log of Claims Meetings
With bargaining set to commence at Barwon Water, ASU meetings are being held at various sites ... read more
Maribyrnong CC – Short Survey on Council’s Settlement Offer
The ASU is seeking feedback from members on the settlement offer that Council has tabled in the read more
Melbourne CC – ASU Mass Meeting Resolution: VOTE NO
ASU members at the City of Melbourne yesterday met to discuss the CoM offer and unanimously ... read more
Whitehorse CC – Ballot Result
The 2019 EA vote was completed on the weekend and the unions have been advised by management of read more
City of Greater Geelong – Public Meeting #3
Come along and show executive management that staff at City of Greater Geelong won’t put up ... read more
Ballarat City Council – ASU Members draft Log of Claims
After extensive consultation with ASU members & delegates the ASU has compiled your log of ... read more
Berry Street Bargaining is on!
Notice of Employee Representational Rights Members may have seen that Berry Street have ... read more
Hobart CC – Enterprise Agreement Report Back Meetings
The ASU will be holding paid-time meetings for ASU members across City of Hobart to report back read more
Melbourne City Mission Negotiation Update
The ASU is looking forward to seeing you all at the members scheduled for this week. Fitzroy ... read more
Maribyrnong CC Enterprise Negotiation Update -Paid Meetings
As previously advised ASU Organiser Lorraine Di Pietrantonio will be running a round of ... read more
Monash CC – ASU Members Meeting on 24 June
Your Agreement will expire on 30 June, 2019 and negotiations between management and your union ... read more
Intereach – Members Meeting Next Week
ASU Lead Organiser Mark Brady will be holding a follow up meeting next week to discuss ... read more
ASU Site Visit at Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre, Launceston
ASU Growth and Campaigns Organiser Seranna Shutt is visiting Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre, ... read more
Latrobe City Council – The Future of Home Care
The ASU met with Acting General Manager of Community Services Kate Kerslake, and officers on ... read more
VicRoads – Members Meeting
ASU Organiser Matt Price will be on site next Thursday to talk to members. With your EA8 set to read more
ASU Says Vote NO – COM EA Update Meeting
The City of Melbourne has approved to a one hour paid meeting for ASU members to attend and get read more
BCYF Enterprise Agreement Meetings
ASU Organiser Joanne McEvoy and ASU Delegates will be visiting BCYF worksites to meet with ... read more
Boroondara – ASU Delegate Nomination
Mandy Pavely from the Libraries team has nominated to become an ASU Delegate at the City of ... read more
Kentish Council – Meeting to Discuss Enterprise Agreement Negotiations
ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding a meeting at Kentish Council to discuss the upcoming read more
Maribyrnong City Council EBA Update
Your Agreement negotiations are still in progress; at the last meeting held on Wednesday 5 ... read more
Brimbank Leisure Centre Update
The ASU has been notified of council’s intention to restructure employee’s shifts across St ... read more
Moreland CC – Members Meeting About Surveillance Devices
The ASU will be holding a meeting next Tuesday 18 June about the use of surveillance devices ... read more
Melbourne Water – Seeking New Delegates at 990
With bargaining set to commence for a new Melbourne Water Enterprise Agreement, the ASU is ... read more
ASU Meeting at DVVIC
With staffing changes and pending potential organisational changes at DVVIC the ASU has ... read more
Qantas – Your next pay rise is due in July
Good news! Your next EBA pay increase of 3% is due to commence on the first full pay period ... read more
Hobart City Council – Enterprise Bargaining Update No. 3
Yesterday saw the third negotiation meeting with Hobart City Council in relation to your new ... read more
Don’t forget to VOTE NO in the Enterprise Agreement ballot this week!
Voting in the Enterprise Agreement ballot is important, don’t forget to VOTE NO this week. The read more
Melbourne City Mission – Bargaining Update
The ASU bargaining team is looking forward to seeing you all at the next round of meetings ... read more
MacKillop Family Services – Enterprise Agreement Variation
The ASU office is making contact with members regarding the vote currently happening to vary ... read more
YSAS – One Off SCHCADS Level Review Closes 30 July
The ASU is committed to protecting and improving the working conditions of our members. Over ... read more
ASU CoGG Workplace Bullying Survey
The ASU needs to know your views on dealing with workplace bullying at City of Greater Geelong. read more
Metro Home Care Network Meeting
A lot is happening in Council Aged Care Services. We encourage all HACC workers to attend as we read more
Implementation of the Portable Long Service Leave Scheme
After a long fight by ASU members, the state government last year passed a bill implementing a ... read more
HBCC Director pulls pin on negotiations
Hobsons Bay City Council Director of Corporate Services Andrew McLeod has pulled the pin on all read more
VicRoads transition to Department of Transport – Update
Consultation continues between the ASU, VicRoads, and DoT around the impending transition of ... read more
Melbourne CC – Bargaining Update
Please find an update below on your key EA claims and CoM’s response – which they have ... read more
BCYF Shifts – but is it enough?
Members have received an email from BCYF advising that they have suspended the voting for the ... read more
Greater Bendigo City Council – ASU Member Meetings
ASU Organiser Danny Harris will be holding a number of ASU member meetings at the City of ... read more
Clarence City Council – Rescheduled ASU Site Visits
Due to unforeseen circumstances the site visits that ASU Organiser Seranna Shutt had planned ... read more
safe steps – ASU Member Meeting
ASU members at safe steps have weathered the storms of repeated changes with their employer ... read more
Vote NO in the Whitehorse Enterprise Agreement Ballot
The City of Whitehorse is putting a proposed enterprise agreement out to a ballot of employees. read more
Yarra CC – Getting to know your new Enterprise Agreement
The ASU will be holding member meetings across council to discuss implementation of the new ... read more
Yarra CC – EA Information Sessions at Libraries
The ASU will be holding member meetings across libraries starting at the Richmond Library to ... read more
Macedon Ranges SC – Report Back Member Meetings
ASU Organiser Martin McDonald will be meeting with ASU members at Macedon Ranges Shire to ... read more
BSL agrees to a more transparent approach to your issues
For many months your ASU representatives have been arguing on your behalf that every member ... read more
Bargaining Continues for a new Enterprise Agreement at Bethany
On Tuesday 4 June, your ASU bargaining representatives met with Bethany management to continue ... read more
ASU Site Visit at TasWater’s Moonah Office
ASU Growth and Campaigns Organiser Seranna Shutt is visiting TasWater’s Moonah Office DATE: ... read more
Latrobe Council – ASU meeting to discuss enterprise agreement negotiations
ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding a meeting at Latrobe Council to discuss the upcoming read more
Hobart City Council Enterprise Bargaining Update
Negotiations for your new Enterprise Agreement continued with Hobart City Council at the second read more
Intouch – Classifications Follow Up: Your Feedback Required
The ASU held a Classifications Workshop with members at Intouch on May 8 2019. We assisted ... read more
City of Boroondara – Libraries Restructure Update
ASU members have raised concerns regarding the restructure that is taking place across City of ... read more
Borough of Queenscliffe – Member’s Feedback Needed On Management Offer
ASU representatives have been bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement with BoQ management on ... read more
Hobsons Bay City Council – Home Care Transition & Redundancy
The ASU has had numerous discussions and email exchanges with Hobsons Bay City Council HR and ... read more
Glen Eira CC -Update on Residential Aged Care and Disciplinary Policy
The ASU provides workplace information, services, and individual support to members. ... read more
Next meeting of the NW/SW Delegate Network
As part of the ASU’s commitment to protecting, promoting and improving the working conditions ... read more
EPIC EA Vote Imminent
The ASU has today notified EPIC’s negotiating team that we believe that we have reached an ... read more
Wellington SC – Meetings to discuss start of EA negotiations
ASU Organiser Cameron Wright will be at Wellington Shire to discuss the start of the Enterprise read more
Gippsland Shared Services Proposal
The 4 Councils participating in the Gippsland Shared Services proposal – East Gippsland, South ... read more
Sorell Council – Important ASU Meetings
ASU Organiser Aaron De La Torre will be visiting Sorell Council to discuss the current state of read more
An outstanding ASU delegate
Last Friday night the ASU was proud to see Andrew Bayes, a delegate at George Town Council, ... read more
South East Home Care Network
A lot is happening in Council Aged Care Services. We encourage all HACC workers to attend as we read more
Moreland Delegate and Consultative Meeting Updates
After much effort from the ASU about establishing paid delegates meetings at Moreland Council, ... read more
A Stronger Voice for workers
The ASU protects, promotes and improves the working conditions of members. And we have been ... read more
Ensuring viable jobs at Qantas
The ASU has members in diverse industries, united for a stronger voice for workers. One of the ... read more
Update on VicRoads Transition
Several weeks ago the State Government announced that a large section of VicRoads will be ... read more
State Government IR Policy
Just a few weeks ago, the state government announced a new wages and industrial framework for ... read more
50 Years of commitment to the ASU
Alan Colman The ASU has many members who provide outstanding service to the union. Whether in ... read more
PLSL Member Update
The ASU is proud to share that Portable Long Service Leave is ever closer to becoming a reality read more
Good News for ASU Members at Star Health
Standing together, engaging your union, and having dedicated delegates and members, can make ... read more
2019-20 Annual Wage Review Decision – 3%
Last week the Fair Work Commission decided to increase the wages of workers who are on a modern read more
Identifying & Responding to Workplace Bullying
“Am I being bullied?” It is important to remember that someone acting inappropriately or ... read more
Anna Stewart Memorial Project
The Anna Stewart Memorial Project encourages more women to be active in unions. And this last ... read more
Occupational Violence in Libraries
The ASU has been meeting with members from libraries concerned with the increase in ... read more
Michele Sinclair Delegate Profile
Michele Sinclair is a dedicated ASU delegate who recently stepped up to make sure ASU members ... read more
Wyndham EBA setting a new benchmark
Delegates at Wyndham City Council, supported by ASU organisers, have negotiated an agreement ... read more
Qantas Classification “Bungle” update
Back in early February 2019, Qantas told staff and the world that they had failed to pay a ... read more
A message from Lisa and Billy
Since the last E-News, elections for our branch of the ASU have been completed. Along with ... read more
Ballarat Regional Network Meeting
As part of the ASU’s commitment to protecting, promoting and improving the working conditions ... read more
Manningham City Council ASU Around The Grounds Update
As you are aware there are a number of issues happening within council and we thought it was ... read more
2019 Wage Increase for Central Highlands Council
The Fair Work Commission this week handed down their findings in relation to minimum wage ... read more
Moreland Amenities and Compliance Update
A meeting was held between ASU and Moreland Council on Wednesday 29 May at 11am, at which an ... read more
Melton City Council EBA Update
ASU Delegates and Organiser have been negotiating with your employer over several months to ... read more
BCYF why vote no info sessions
The ASU will be visiting BCYF worksites soon to hold information session and provide an ... read more
Glenorchy Council – Proposed Introduction of GPS for Vehicles and Plant
Glenorchy City Council is currently considering the introduction of a GPS Management System for read more
Melbourne Water EA – Have Your Say
With bargaining set to commence at Melbourne Water, an ASU meeting will be held at head office ... read more
RAV Bargaining Update & Delegate Nomination
Bargaining Update ASU organisers and delegates have been meeting with Relationships Australia ... read more
Whitehorse City Council Urgent –Your right to decide
ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT Last week management advised your union representatives that they want ... read more
Moreland City Council Meeting Notice
The Australian Services Union invites Home Support Officer members at Moreland Council to an ... read more
Enterprise Agreement Negotiations at RACT
Negotiations are continuing for new enterprise agreements for the sales and admin teams at RACT read more
Fantastic Result for Members at Brighton
As members would be aware by now, negotiations for your new enterprise agreement have now been ... read more
St John Ambulance Negotiations Continue for Trainers’ EA
The ASU and HACSU, together with ASU Delegate Martin Mizzi, met with management on Monday this ... read more
Moreland Amenities and Compliance Update Newsletter
An ASU meeting was held with members of Amenities and Compliance on Monday 27 May to confirm ... read more
Tell us how the Victorian budget is affecting your industry or workplace
The ASU has members in diverse industries and the Victorian state budget can affect the work of read more
Maribyrnong City Council Win
We have had a WIN at the Federal Court today for ASU Members! The Judged dismissed Maribyrnong ... read more
Gippsland Water EA – Have Your Say
With bargaining set to commence at Gippsland Water, an ASU meeting will be held at head office ... read more
BCYF’s Backwards Deal – It’s up to you now to Vote No!
BCYF have advised that they are forging ahead with their proposed agreement that provides no ... read more