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Gender Transition Clause Workshop
Did you know that your union is working to make workplaces safer for transgender workers? The ... read more
Gender Transition Clause Workshop Registration
As a union, we do not believe anyone should lose work for living as their true selves. The ... read more
Enterprise Agreement Negotiations at VicRoads
Negotiation for a new enterprise agreement is happening right now at VicRoads, and ASU members ... read more
Every worker deserves a fair pay rise
Seven Tasmanian councils have frozen workers wages, and the ASU is campaigning to get ... read more
ASU campaigning ‘For the Workers’ in the north west
The ASU’s team of Tasmanian organisers was recently in the north west of the state ... read more
The State Budget Must be Fair For Women Workers
The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly bad for women workers. Whether it’s women workers ... read more
Save Equal Pay – ASU members win!
The recent Federal Government budget announced that the Morrison Government would lift base ... read more
Salvo’s Delegate Network Established
ASU Salvation Army delegates recently set up their own network to tackle obstacles to ... read more
Win for Stonnington’s Early Years Team
ASU members who look after the care, welfare and education of littlies in the City of ... read more
Recent ASU submissions relevant to local government
The Australian Services Union is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation that takes on ... read more
Delegate Profile – Andrea Davies
Andrea Davies has been an ASU delegate for 15 of her 21 years at Broadspectrum- Mornington ... read more
Health & Safety Representative Meeting – 19 Nov
The ASU invites you to our Health and Safety Representative meeting. DATE: Thursday 19 November read more
Book quarantining: Should we do it? How do we get it?
It’s been a great month for Victoria as case numbers are consistently hitting single figures, ... read more
Boroondara CC – FWC Update – Phase 2 & Phase 3 Impacted Staff
Final Issues with Phase 2 Required ASAP The ASU had constructive engagement with Boroondara ... read more
Western Water – City West Water Merger
The ASU is aware that you have just been informed that the state government intend to merge ... read more
The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on working women
The Geelong Women Unionist Network sisters warmly invite you to our on-line forum on the ... read more
ASU Enterprise Bargaining Meeting at Foundation House
Enterprise bargaining negotiations have started up again at Foundation House. ASU members and ... read more
Boroondara – Phase 2 & 3 Urgent Update
The ASU has received queries from concerned members about council’s Organisation Design – read more
Port Phillip City Council ASU Children’s Services Update
Following the recent members meeting, the ASU attended a meeting with management today to ... read more
City of Casey EA Update
Following the successful NO vote, your ASU delegates and officials met with City of Casey last ... read more
Melbourne City Council COVID-19 ADOs Update
The ASU has written to, and have also lodged a dispute with, Council for the reinstatement of ... read more
Glenorchy City Council ASU Update & Meetings
Acting Premier Jeremey Rockliff speaking on public sector union won wage increases said: “We ... read more
Boroondara ASU Organisation Re-Design Stage 2 Update
Thank you to those that came along to the well-attended ASU meeting held on 19 October 2020. ... read more
Local Government & Energy Delegate Awards 2020
This has been a year like we have never encountered before. ASU delegates have had to respond ... read more
Wintringham Enterprise Agreement Meeting
The ASU will be holding a Zoom meeting for members at Wintringham to discuss the recently ... read more
City of Launceston EA – Additional ASU Log of Claims meetings
In preparation for bargaining ASU Organiser, Kath Milbourne will be holding meetings across the read more
Berry Street Northern Family Violence team members only meeting
ASU members in the Berry Street Northern Family Violence team seek to meet to discuss team ... read more
Yarra City Council Delegate Election Outcome
The ASU is proud to announce that Cary Longman has now been elected as an ASU Delegate. ... read more
Stonnington City Council Delegate Election Outcome
The ASU is proud to announce that Ash Coen and Nikki Murray have now been elected as ASU ... read more
Uniting ReGen ASU meeting to discuss AOD major change
ASU members in the AOD team at Uniting Regen should now have received a change impact statement read more
ASU Delegate Election at Stonnington City Council: Nomination of Steve Robertson.
On Thursday 22 October 2020 ASU member Steve Robertson formally nominated to become an ASU ... read more
ASU Delegate Election at Boroondara City Council: Nomination of Rachel Sergi
On Monday 19 October 2020 ASU member Rachel Sergi formally nominated to become an ASU delegate ... read more
Moonee Valley EA Update and Member Meeting
It’s been a huge week at Moonee Valley with a new structure being released earlier this week. A read more
ASU Moira Enterprise Agreement Update
The last meeting for your new EA was held on 14 October 2020. Management put a new offer of ... read more
Finally – Portable Long Service Leave for Community Health Centres
Workers engaged under the SCHCaDS Award at Community Health Centres now have portable long ... read more
cohealth proposed changes to the Needle Syringe Program
The ASU has been notified that cohealth is proposing changes to the Needle Syringe Program, ... read more
Whittlesea Staff Consultative Committee response to PDP Issues
At a recent Staff Consultative Committee meeting, the ASU raised concerns that staff behaviour ... read more
City of Port Phillip Staff Consultative Committee Report Back
The ASU and your delegate team attended the SCC meeting on Wednesday 21 October. Fixed Term ... read more
The state budget must deliver secure work for workers
The insecurities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic have compounded the already insecure ... read more
The state budget must deliver secure work for women
The insecurities highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic have compounded the already insecure ... read more
Hobsons Bay CC – Christmas Shutdown Overreach – ASU Response
On 8 October CEO Aaron van Egmond circulated an email to all staff advising of an “Annual ... read more
City West Water Meeting & Customer Experience Survey
The ASU acknowledges and appreciates your role as one of City West Water’s frontline staff ... read more
Royal Commission into Aged Care Submission Summary
The ASU has now made 4 submissions to the Royal Commission into Aged Care – the last ... read more
Max Solutions – EBA negotiations completed
Negotiations for a new EBA at Max Solutions which commenced in August 2020 were completed on ... read more
Maribyrnong CC – Reminder of Meeting today at 3.00pm
We’re getting in touch to remind you that the ASU will be running an online member meeting ... read more
Cardinia EA Update, Member Zoom & Delegate Call Out
What’s happening? Your union is negotiating a new Enterprise Agreement (EA) at Cardinia. The ... read more
City of Greater Geelong EBA rollover proposal out to vote
You should by now have received a copy of a proposed 1-year EBA rollover, along with a guide ... read more
Boroondara ASU Organisation Re-Design Stage 2 Urgent Meeting Notice
The ASU wrote to Council last week to provide your feedback and concerns regarding the proposed read more
Manningham EA Update Meetings – New Pay Offer and Bargaining Progress
The ASU has sought Council approval to hold two paid meetings next week to discuss next steps ... read more
Wintringham Enterprise Agreement Meeting
The ASU will be holding an online meeting for ASU members at Wintringham. Following discussions read more
Have a chat with the new Victorian Minister for Local Government
The ASU has secured a meeting for ASU delegates in local government to meet with the new ... read more
City of Launceston EA Bargaining – Important information from the ASU
Bargaining for your Enterprise Agreement is commencing soon. As an ASU member, you are ... read more
Central Coast Council ASU Meeting – EBA Negotiations
Your ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding meetings across Central Coast Council. The ... read more
On the Line Workplace Culture Survey
Delegates have been in regular and active discussions with Fiona Dickson and Paul Flavel to ... read more
Major change proposal at Uniting ReGen
The ASU has been advised consultation will commence this week with Uniting ReGen staff about ... read more
Mansfield Shire Council ASU Members’ Meeting
The ASU is holding a paid time meeting to discuss the Mansfield Shire Council EA process and ... read more
ASU Delegate Nomination at Stonnington City Council
On Tuesday 13 October 2020 ASU members Ash Coen and Nikki Murray formally nominated to become ... read more
ASU Meetings at West Coast Council
ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy and ASU Tasmanian Co-Ordinator Aaron De La Torre will be holding ... read more
For the Workers Campaign Launch: TOMORROW – Thursday 15 Oct
The ASU invites you to participate in our week of action across Tasmania next week. This action read more
ASU Housing and Homelessness Network Meeting
Last Tuesday night the Federal Government announced the budget for the next 12 months. Social ... read more
ASU Members Round the Grounds @ Stonnington City Council
Early Years Council notified employees to advise they are proposing to change their working ... read more
ASU Organisation Re-Design Stage 2 Update @ Boroondara City Council
Thank you to those that attended the ASU meeting held on 7th October 2020 and for all your ... read more
New ASU Delegate Nomination at Yarra City Council
ASU member Cary Longman has formally nominated to become an ASU delegate at Yarra City Council. read more
New ASU Delegate is Formally Elected at Boroondara City Council
The ASU is excited to announce that ASU member Giuseppe Luppino has now been formally elected ... read more
Moira EA Update
NO, NO, NO, NO, NO, NO! Council has rejected virtually all of your log of claims, which is a ... read more
ASU Union Meeting at Wintringham
Online meeting next Monday the 12th of October starting at 3:30 PM You are invited to an ... read more
ASU members like you save equal pay
Following a campaign by ASU members like you the federal government have finally listened and ... read more
Port Phillip CC – Calling all ASU Childrens Services Members!
Thank you to all the early learning educators at the City of Port Phillip who have played a ... read more
ASU Member Update: Kingston – Workcover claims and Psychological injuries
With the amount of bullying behaviour being reported at Kingston recently, there has been a ... read more
VICROADS EA9 – Offer from management
After many weeks of negotiations, VicRoads management has provided a new offer to ASU regarding read more
BREAKING: Save Equal Pay campaign WIN
Breaking news from last night’s Federal Budget: ASU members have Saved Equal Pay! Last ... read more
ASU Members Meeting At Maribyrnong City Council
Over the last few months, your ASU delegates have been meeting with management fortnightly to ... read more
ASU Organisation Re-Design Stage 2 Meeting Notice @ Boroondara City Council
The ASU can confirm that Council have provided us with some further information as requested ... read more
CoPP sought to close down the whole Council and the ASU said no!
Recently the City of Port Phillip tried to impose an annual close down that would have applied ... read more
Benetas – Proposed Changes to the Community, Health and Care Portfolio
The ASU has been advised of proposed changes to the Community, Health and Care (CHC) portfolio ... read more
Nationwide ASU Member Post-Budget Briefing
Nationwide ASU Member Post-Budget Briefing Next week’s federal budget is critical to the future read more
Port Phillip doesn’t value its library staff !
Last week the ASU and delegates met with Council to discuss concerns for library staff who are ... read more
Brotherhood of St Laurence Meeting: Funding cuts could slash sector jobs
If Equal Pay is not funded in the upcoming budget, jobs and services will be cut. The Equal Pay read more
Glenorchy ASU Survey: Enterprise Bargaining for your pay and conditions at work.
Congratulations. ASU members went all the way to Fair Work in the pursuit to have a say and ... read more
City of Melbourne ASU COVID-19 Update October 2020
The ASU and your Delegate team attended a meeting on 30th September. Delegates have reported ... read more
Maribyrnong Council Candidates Forum Update
On Wednesday the ASU hosted a forum for hopeful Maribyrnong Council candidates to answer ... read more
inTouch Consultation Update
The ASU has been advised consultation will commence this week with inTouch staff about a ... read more
Community Care Delegate’s Online Meeting
With the end of the second wave in Victoria hopefully in sight, the ASU has set up an online ... read more
Central Highlands Water – Have your say on a new EA
Your views are needed. Please tell us what changes you want to make the Central Highlands Water read more
Your Wages & Conditions at Wintringham ASU meeting next week
You are invited to an online meeting to discuss the proposal from management regarding the ... read more
Central Highlands Enterprise Bargaining for YOUR pay and conditions
Your ASU bargaining team participated in the second Central Highlands Council Enterprise ... read more
VicRoads members delivering vital service
While Victoria has been in an extended lockdown due to COVID19, ASU members at VicRoads are ... read more
HSRs – Occupational Health & Safety Conference
The 2020 Occupational Health & Safety Conference, run by Victorian Trades Hall Council, is ... read more
Delegate profile – Doc at Gippsland Water
Doc has been a union member for his whole working life, and he’s also an ASU a delegate at ... read more
Nominations Open: 2020 Tasmanian ASU Delegate/Member Awards
Nominations for the 2020 ASU Member and Delegate Awards are now open. This is your chance to ... read more
Federal Court sides with unions in Qantas JobKeeper case
On 24 September 2020, the Federal Court ruled that Qantas misinterpreted S 789GDA of the Fair ... read more
A fresh start at Glamorgan Spring Bay Council?
The issues at Glamorgan Spring Bay Council on Tasmania’s East Coast are well known to most in ... read more
What happens if we don’t Save Equal Pay?
ASU members are fighting to save equal pay. But what happens if we aren’t able to get the ... read more
DVRCV and DVVic delegates get active during organisational merge
What do a Disability Inclusion Advisor, a PVAW (Prevention of Violence Against Women) Trainer ... read more
ASU provides vital help for workers’ injury claims at the Salvos in Geelong
Workers compensation can be a daunting and complex area of workplace relations, as recently ... read more
Health and Safety Matters – a profile on Simon Hume
Health & Safety Reps make a real difference to safer workplaces. They are elected by their ... read more
Member Info Re Council Elections
It’s Council election time again. As residents and/or ratepayers you are all eligible to vote ... read more
We’re Getting Insecure Jobs Made into Permanent Jobs
Local Government workers provide essential services, but too many of these workers are employed read more
City of Launceston EA – ASU Log of Claims meetings
As per the ASU/City of Launceston MOU, it is proposed that bargaining for your new Enterprise ... read more
Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement Update Meetings
The ASU and AWU will be holding meetings to update you on the next step in bargaining for your ... read more
Frankston City Council Excessive Use of Casuals
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
Update on Aged Care Retention Bonus
The Aged Care Retention Bonus is an initiative of the Commonwealth Government originally ... read more
Single Site Arrangements Extended for Residential Care Workers
Timeline extended As members would be aware the Commonwealth Government made a recommendation, ... read more
Boroondara City Council Organisation Re-Design Stage 2 Update
The ASU has been notified that Council is undertaking an Organisation review and are in stage 2 read more
Moonee Valley Organisational Review and Staff Survey Update
On Monday afternoon your delegates attended a Central Consultative Committee meeting with your ... read more
Maribyrnong City Council Online Candidates Forum
With Local Council elections coming up, your union is running a candidate forum in Maribyrnong ... read more
Stonnington City Council Availability Allowance Dispute
The ASU put into dispute an interpretation issue regarding a specific clause in Appendix 5 ... read more
Have you registered for the OHS Representatives’ Conference?
The Occupational Health and Safety Conference which has been approved by WorkSafe Victoria is ... read more
Important Good Shepherd Members Update: Parental Leave Win
Your ASU Delegates and Organiser recently met with Human Resources. This meeting was to discuss read more
Wellways ASU Update: Payroll Errors
The ASU has been contacted by Wellways to advise that they have recently identified two payroll read more
St John Ambulance Tasmania – Important ASU information
Some important workplace matters are happening at St John Ambulance. Excessive Workloads ... read more
Derwent Valley – Enterprise Bargaining Update and New Delegates Elected
Enterprise Bargaining Update Yesterday, ASU officials Aaron and Samantha visited DVC workgroups read more
New COVID-19 ASU Resources to Assist Delegates
We are rejoicing at the lowering daily COVID cases, knowing that every day these numbers drop ... read more
ASU Women’s Network Meeting – Gendered Violence in the Workplace
We‘ve made it easier than ever for members to connect with the ASU Women’s Network from the ... read more
Hydro Tasmania & Momentum Energy – ASU Site Visit
ASU Organiser Karen Tantari will be visiting the offices at Cambridge to meet with Hydro ... read more
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Log of Claims Meeting
The ASU will be holding a member meeting via MS Teams to endorse the proposed Log of Claims, to read more
HSR Conference 2020
You can now register for the Section 69 approved 2020 OHS Conference, being held on October 27 ... read more
Port Phillip CC – Why are Libraries still on a reduced roster?
Members will know the ASU has been campaigning for library staff to be put back on their full ... read more
ASU North East/Gippsland Regional Update
We know it can be tough delivering frontline services, so ASU Organisers Jeff Dingli and Cindy ... read more
Stonnington City Council Uniform Review
The ASU received notification from Stonnington City Council that they are planning to undertake read more
Salvation Army Box Hill – Funding Cuts Could Slash Sector Jobs
The Equal Pay rises in December each year for workers in the Social; and Community Sector have ... read more
MiCare Meeting: Funding cuts could slash sector jobs
If Equal Pay is not funded in the upcoming budget, jobs and services will be cut. The Equal Pay read more
Latrobe City Council – Are you being heard in your workplace?
The ASU has identified that Early Learning/Children Services and Home Care members at Latrobe ... read more
New ASU organiser at Hepburn Shire Council
Being a member of the ASU means having an organisation by your side that has the experience and read more
Melton CC – New ASU organiser at Melton City Council
Being a member of the ASU means having an organisation by your side that has the experience and read more
ASU submission to the Inquiry into homelessness in Victoria
Congratulations on attending the ASU’s recent housing and homelessness meeting. We are now ... read more
A New Waste Authority for Victoria?
The Victorian Government is proposing to establish a new waste authority. DEWLP has released an read more
UAW Online Union Members Meeting
It was great to finally get some traction around members issues from management. This has been ... read more
Redundancies at Hobart Contact Centre
Earlier this week the ASU met again with Qantas management representatives to discuss the ... read more
YRSC Home care privatisation; Members meeting tomorrow
Last Friday the ASU held discussions with Members impacted by the notification of major change ... read more
Central Highlands Council Enterprise Bargaining ASU Update
Your ASU Union Bargaining team met with Central Highlands Council Management on Wednesday and ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Meeting at VincentCare Victoria
If Equal Pay is not funded in the upcoming budget, jobs and services will be cut. The Equal Pay read more
City of Greater Bendigo Plant Maintenance Allowance
Are you or a fellow workmate required to take charge of plant and carry out routine maintenance read more
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council – Councillor Pledge
Will the election of a new Mayor and the appointment of a new General Manager be a defining ... read more
Moorabool Shire Council Enterprise Bargaining Update
With the current Moorabool Shire Enterprise Agreement expiring on June 30, 2020, ASU bargaining read more
VicRoads – Regional Victoria – moving to step three
With the Premier’s announcement yesterday that regional Victoria is moving to step 3, ASU has ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at CoHealth Connecting Communities
In 2012 ASU members won 23% to 45% pay rises. The Fair Work Commission ordered that Equal Pay ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Update at VincentCare Victoria
If Equal Pay is not funded in the upcoming budget, jobs and services will be cut. The Equal Pay read more
Latrobe City Council – Happy Pay Day
It is time to celebrate the work of ASU Delegates and members in delivering good pay outcomes ... read more
Increase in services libraries can provide
For months we have been highlighting the important work of our library members during the ... read more
Derwent Valley Council ASU Site Visits to discuss your EBA negotiations
The ASU will be holding meetings across Derwent Valley Council worksites to discuss upcoming ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Haven Home Safe
In 2012 ASU members won 23% to 45% pay rises. The Fair Work Commission ordered that Equal Pay ... read more
Central Highlands Council Draft log of claims
Bargaining for the replacement Central Highlands Enterprise Agreement commences this week. The ... read more
Casey City Council Enterprise Agreement Update
The ASU and other Unions met with Casey management a little over a week ago to recommence ... read more
Local Government delegates – Jobs and incomes under threat.
Our jobs and income have never felt more precious or under threat. As workplace union leaders ... read more
MPSC EA Update
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council management presented to unions at a recent meeting their ... read more
Crisis in Municipal Building Control Services
Over the last 10 months, we have been raising the issue of the crisis in Municipal Building ... read more
VicRoads EA9 Bargaining Continues
Negotiations are progressing around the new VicRoads Enterprise Agreement. Though we have been ... read more
Roadmap to re-opening workplaces
The state government have released their roadmap for re-opening workplaces. All going well ... read more
Cit of Port Phillip Reopening Libraries Update
Last week the State Government released its Roadmap to Recovery which included an update to ... read more
VicRoads COVID-19 Update
ASU Delegates are meeting weekly with VicRoads Management to discuss all of your concerns ... read more
North Richmond Community Health Newsletter
At a recent ASU members meeting there were many issues discussed including, OH&S issues in ... read more
Unions Tasmania Women’s Conference
The ASU warmly invites expressions of interest from women members to attend the annual Unions ... read more
Housing & Homelessness Meeting Wed 16 Sept
A lot is happening in the housing and homelessness sector right now. Working for Victoria, the ... read more
Assistant National Secretary, Linda White, departing the ASU
I am writing to let you know that our Assistant National Secretary, Linda White will be ... read more
Port Phillip CC -Update after Staff Consultative Committee meeting
Win for Fixed Term Contract Employees! ASU delegates and officials met on the 9th September for read more
ASU meeting on Thursday about changes to Covid-19 restrictions
Yesterday the state government announced the Roadmap to Re-opening. The ASU has been working ... read more
Yarra Ranges Shire Council proposes to privatise home care
The ASU has received notification of major change to the Home & Community Care Program for ... read more
Wyndham CC – New ASU organiser at Wyndham City Council
Being a member of the ASU means having an organisation by your side that has the experience and read more
ERMHA – Online ASU meeting tomorrow afternoon at ERMHA
You are invited to a meeting to discuss proposed changes to support worker Level 3 position ... read more
12,000 jobs are at stake. We need you to do one thing right now.
Breaking: if Equal Pay is not funded by the federal government past December, up to 12,000 ... read more
Commitment to no stand-downs at City of Melbourne!
The ASU and your Delegates attended the CoM Staff Consultation Committee on Monday 7 September. read more
ASU members at UAW successes!
Your representatives have been bringing the concerns of members to the Staff Consultative ... read more
Manningham City Council Enterprise Bargaining Update Meeting
The ASU will be holding two paid meetings to discuss the status of Enterprise Agreement ... read more
Banyule City Council EA Update
Your bargaining representatives met with management yesterday to continue negotiations of a new read more
Casual Employees Update
With 2020 providing some of the most difficult challenges we have faced, casual employees have ... read more
ASU meeting on Thursday about changes to Covid-19 restrictions
Yesterday the state government announced the Roadmap to Re-opening. The ASU has been working ... read more
Glen Eira City Council Aged Care Update
Congratulations and thanks for your incredible work during these challenging times. We are ... read more
Shepparton CC – ASU fighting for your right to a secure job
ASU delegates met last week to discuss important concerns about Shepparton members rights at ... read more
Mornington Peninsula Shire Aged Care Privatisation
A couple of months ago Council put out a tender to contract out home and community care for all read more
Port Phillip CC -Cuts to staff hours and unlawful fixed term contracts at CoPP
ASU delegates at the City of Port Phillip met last week to discuss the following. Libraries and read more
ASU meeting on Thursday about changes to Covid-19 restrictions
Yesterday the state government announced the Roadmap to Re-opening. The ASU has been working ... read more
ASU meeting on Thursday about changes to Covid-19 restrictions
Yesterday the state government announced the Roadmap to Re-opening. The ASU has been working ... read more
ASU meeting on Thursday about changes to Covid-19 restrictions
Yesterday the state government announced the Roadmap to Re-opening. The ASU has been working ... read more
ASU meeting on Thursday about changes to Covid-19 restrictions
Yesterday the state government announced the Roadmap to Re-opening. The ASU has been working ... read more
ASU meeting on Friday about changes to Covid-19 restrictions
Yesterday the state government announced the Roadmap to Re-opening. The ASU has been working ... read more
ASU meeting Friday on changes to Covid-19 restrictions
The state government yesterday announced the Roadmap to Re-opening. The ASU has been working ... read more
North Richmond Community Health – Notice of ASU Meeting
A meeting has been called for all members and interested staff at NRCH to discuss the many ... read more
UNION WIN: Bargaining to commence at Glenorchy City Council
The ASU and Council reported back to the Commission today in relation to our dispute on the ... read more
2020 ASU Tasmanian Delegate/Member Award Nominations
Nominations for the 2020 ASU Member and Delegate Awards are now open. This is your chance to ... read more
BSL Delegates – Virtual Intro to New ASU Campaigns Organiser
This is a virtual intro to new ASU Campaign Organiser Matthew Steen. Matt has joined the ASU ... read more
ASU Meetings at Sorell Council (Outdoor members)
ASU Organiser, Samantha Batchelor will be visiting to provide a union update and will be ... read more
ASU Meetings at Migrant Resource Centres TAS
ASU Organisers, Kath Milbourne and Samantha Batchelor will be visiting to provide a union ... read more
ASU Meetings at Brighton Council
ASU Organiser Samantha Batchelor will be visiting to provide a union update and will be ... read more
ASU meeting next Friday on changes to Covid-19 restrictions
The state government will be announcing the Roadmap to Re-opening this Sunday. The ASU has been read more
ASU meeting next Thursday on changes to Covid-19 restrictions
The state government will be announcing the Roadmap to Re-opening this Sunday. The ASU has been read more
ASU meeting next Friday on changes to Covid-19 restrictions
The state government will be announcing the Roadmap to Re-opening this Sunday. The ASU has been read more
Junction Support Services – Save Equal Pay
I would like to introduce myself, I’m Matthew Steen your new campaign organiser for the mighty ... read more
Children’s Services Delegates Meeting
Since COVID-19 begun, Early Learning Educators across Local Government have faced many ... read more
Gippsland Water: It’s time to update our Agreement
On Tuesday 1 September, your union representatives Ben, Reece and Cindy met with management to ... read more
Win for Children Services!
Many Councils across the state operate Early Learning Centres (ELC) recognising the importance ... read more
Homr Care update and advice on direction to work at a single site
We understand many of our members do not work across multiple sites. This newsletter is for ... read more
Re-opening Local Government Safely
Yesterday the Premier announced that the government will release its reopening roadmap on next ... read more
Health and Safety Representative Meeting
The ASU invites you to our Health and Safety Representative meeting. DATE: Thursday 17 ... read more
Workers Compensation – Know Your Rights
We sat down with Henry Pill, an Associate at Hall Payne Lawyers, to discuss the workers’ ... read more
Good news at Glenorchy City Council
Rather than start negotiating on a new enterprise agreement, Glenorchy City Council brought in ... read more
‘FOR THE WORKERS ‘ – New ACTU Campaign
This pandemic has affected us all. But it is working people who have carried Australia through ... read more
Health and Safety is Union business
As part of the ASU’s ongoing commitment to the occupational health & safety of members, we ... read more
Delegate Profile – Simon Lund
My name is Simon Lund and have been a member of the Union movement for approx. 20 years. I am ... read more
Delegate Profile – Benn Snell
Benn Snell is an Asset Officer at the Loy Yang Power Station and he’s been there for 12 years. ... read more
Delegate Profile – Marita Hagel
Over the last six and a half years at Melbourne City Mission, Marita Hagel has worked in a ... read more
Community Sector COVID-19 Charter
As the Covid-19 pandemic unfolds, workers in the community services sector are busier than ... read more
Home Care workers voices are being heard
The ASU has made four submissions to the Aged Care Royal Commission into Aged care Quality and ... read more
A win for Port Philip Children’s Services!
After a long drawn out review into the direct service provision of Children’s Services, Port ... read more
Champions in a Crisis
Victoria has been going through a very tough time. Still, through it all, members of the ASU ... read more
Banyule City Council Enterprise Agreement Bargaining Update
ASU Delegates and union bargaining representatives have been trying to negotiate a new ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Salvation Army Flagstaff Crisis Accommodation
In 2012 ASU members won 23% to 45% pay rises. The Fair Work Commission ordered that Equal Pay ... read more
Update for ASU Library Members
A big thanks to everyone who came along to one of the Library Member Meetings this week, if ... read more
Update and advice on direction to work at a single site.
We understand many of our members do not work across multiple sites. This newsletter is for ... read more
Casey CC – Stands Down Lowest-Paid Workers Without Pay
City of Casey management has taken the disgraceful action of standing down its lowest-paid ... read more
Invitation: Eastern Workers Collective meeting (online event)
The ASU would like to invite all our members at Maroondah Council, Whitehorse Council and ... read more
Brimbank CC – CCW’s members meeting Tuesday 4pm
The ASU will be holding an online members’ meeting this coming Tuesday. The purpose of the ... read more
Some metro Councils continue to behave badly
Some Councils have stood workers down with no pay or limited assistance in response to stage 4 ... read more
Share Your Good Practice Pandemic Examples!
There’s lots of expectation on essential workers right now to meet all sorts of community needs read more
Cardinia SC – ASU Members Win
Our union is proud to be by your side and to announce a win! What’s happening? ✅ August: ASU, ... read more
Save Equal Pay – Nationwide Frontline Community and Disability Worker Meeting
In 2012 ASU members in community services and disability won 23% to 45% pay rises. The Fair ... read more
Glen Eira CC – Standing-down of 20 permanent library employees
The Glen Eira City Council announcement that 20 permanent library employees have been stood ... read more
Qantas and Jetstar to tender out some Airports ground operations work
Yesterday, Qantas Group made the shocking announcement. It intends to consider outsourcing ... read more
Glenorchy FWC Conciliation Outcome and Upcoming Union Meetings
The ASU met with Glenorchy City Council management at the Fair Work Commission this morning, ... read more
Frankston City Council – Stand Downs
Frankston City council have recently announced they will be standing down 18 staff from their ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Melbourne City Mission
In 2012 ASU members won 23% to 45% pay rises. The Fair Work Commission ordered that Equal Pay ... read more
CFA PTA UPDATE
In our previous email we described some serious concerns we have about the secondment ... read more
Submission to the Inquiry into Homelessness in Victoria
A massive thanks to all of you for attending the ASU’s recent housing and homelessness meeting. read more
A win for Port Philip Children’s Services
After a long drawn out review into the direct service provision of Children’s Services, Port ... read more
Sunbury Community Health – Discussions with your CEO
Community sector workers just like you are performing critical work during the pandemic. ... read more
Boroondara City Council – Stand Downs
Boroondara City Council recently announced that 22 permanent School Crossing Supervisors have ... read more
Equal Pay Day Covid-19 Panel Discussion
Women have been disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Women already experience ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Berry Street
In 2012 ASU members won 23% to 45% pay rises. The Fair Work Commission ordered that Equal Pay ... read more
Glenorchy City Council ASU Updates
Position Description Changes Have you been presented with changes to your Position Description ... read more
Darebin – Meeting About Darebin Fleet Policy
ASU Delegates and Officers met with Darebin management last week in regard to concerns about ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council EBA Member Meetings
MVCC has proposed a 12-month memorandum of understanding (MoU) in place of negotiating a new ... read more
Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement Report Back Meetings
The ASU and AWU will be holding meetings to provide a report back from the recent Enterprise ... read more
City of Port Phillip Roster Reductions
The City of Port Phillip has decided to reduce the roster requirements of its parking officers ... read more
Wangaratta Rural City Council – Do you want to be a delegate?
The finalising of the Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre is a positive move for the city. It ... read more
BaptCare Tool of Trade Vehicle Changes
The ASU has been advised by some of our members that BaptCare is proposing to phase out tool of read more
Consultation continues at the FSU
ASU staff and representatives met with FSU Leadership on 20 August 2020 to continue discussions read more
Library Members Meeting Invite
The ASU will be holding a meeting of all ASU members in libraries, these meetings have been set read more
Glenorchy City Council ASU Update
Glenorchy City Council continue to freeze wages and delay Enterprise Bargaining Glenorchy City ... read more
Not a good start for Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
The ASU has written to your CEO this morning regarding a press release published yesterday by ... read more
ASU Concerns re FRV Ops Agreement
Late Monday, the Government agreed to final wording of a clause to go into the FRV Operations ... read more
COTA Enterprise Agreement Log of Claims Meeting
The ASU is about to start to bargain with management at COTA for a new Enterprise Agreement. We read more
The ASU will support council candidates who support you
Yesterday the Victorian Government announced that local government elections would go ahead. ... read more
Stonnington City Council – Stand-downs
Stonnington City Council recently announced that a further 30 permanent employees within the ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Salvation Army Crossroads – Coburg
In 2012 ASU members won 23% to 45% pay rises. The Fair Work Commission ordered that Equal Pay ... read more
Hobsons Bay News for ASU members – August 2020
EBA Update The ASU wrote to management on 7 July outlining member expectations for a 2-year ... read more
Community Sector COVID-19 Charter
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, workers like you in the community services sector are busier ... read more
Greater Shepparton City Council Members Meeting
The Australian Services Union will be holding a members meeting to discuss member issues around read more
Moreland News for ASU members – August 2020
ASU consistently turning up to support members Only a licensed plumber can hook up a gas stove ... read more
Brimbank News for ASU members – August 2020
ASU Win Only a licensed plumber can hook up a gas stove and only a registered union like the ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council – Health and Wellbeing
The last six months haven’t been easy, and people who have had to work through the pandemic are read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Good Shepherd
In 2012 ASU members won 23% to 45% pay rises. The Fair Work Commission ordered that Equal Pay ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Bethany
In 2012 ASU members won 23% to 45% pay rises. The Fair Work Commission ordered that Equal Pay ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Launch Housing
In 2012 ASU members won 23% to 45% pay rises. The Fair Work Commission ordered that Equal Pay ... read more
Wyndham News for ASU members – August 2020
Delegates applaud CEO’s decision to continue supporting employees. The ASU delegates committee ... read more
Canon – Forced Leave Arrangements in Melbourne
On the 12 August, Michael Rizzo from the ASU National Office in Melbourne, received a call from read more
Qantas Consultation Outcomes for Team Leaders in Hobart
The ASU is consulting with Qantas around the proposed reduction of three Team Leaders in ... read more
CoGG ASU Member Meetings
Having reviewed the draft proposed pay offer and leave management clause, it is time to discuss read more
TasWater – Proposed Changes to On-Call Roster Cycle in the South
TasWater has initiated consultation with the ASU and impacted employees concerning proposed ... read more
Hobart City Council STORMWATER – Change to Start and Finish Times
The ASU has been made aware of changes to the Stormwater crew’s start and finish times. This ... read more
Save Equal Pay & Membership Growth Briefing – Centre for Multicultural Youth
In 2012 ASU members won 23% to 45% pay rises. The Fair Work Commission ordered that Equal Pay ... read more
Central Highlands Enterprise Bargaining Meetings – Your pay and conditions
You will have now received a copy of the Notice Employee Representational Rights (NERR) ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Anchor
In 2012 ASU members won 23% to 45% pay rises. The Fair Work Commission ordered that Equal Pay ... read more
Cardinia Shire ASU Update
Making Negotiations Fair Your union, the ASU, and the Nurses Union, the ANMF, represented ... read more
Yarra Plently Regional Libraries Roster Change Process
The ASU has been assisting members who are potentially affected by the Roster Change process ... read more
Save Equal Pay & Membership Growth Briefing at Housing for the Aged Action Group
In 2012 ASU members won 23% to 45% pay rises. The Fair Work Commission ordered that Equal Pay ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Child & Family Services Ballarat
In 2012 ASU members won 23% to 45% pay rises. The Fair Work Commission ordered that Equal Pay ... read more
City of Melbourne ASU COVID-19 Update – August 2020
The ASU and your Delegates attended CoM staff consultation Committee on Monday 10 August. ... read more
FSU Announce Major Changes
ASU delegates and organisers met with FSU management yesterday to get an initial briefing on ... read more
City of Whittlesea ASU COVID-19 Update – August 2020
Access to new EBA entitlement The ASU and your Delegates have been meeting weekly with HR about read more
Delegate Profile – Ben from Gippsland Water
This is Ben and he is an ASU Delegate at Gippsland Water. He works at the water treatment plant read more
Victorian Public Service Agreement 2020
The Community and Public Sector Union and the State Government have reached agreement on the ... read more
VicRoads failing to keep workers Covid-19 safe
Hundreds of VicRoads staff and customers have repeatedly been put at risk by VicRoads dismissal read more
We need JobKeeper extended to Victorian local Government
With stage 4 restrictions in Melbourne and stage 3 restrictions reintroduced into regional ... read more
Registered Unions making a difference in Moreland
The process of getting a new enterprise agreement at Moreland is just kicking off. It’s ... read more
Insecure work wins are public health victories
ASU members have had big wins that are good for workers and good for the fight against ... read more
Mitchell Shire Council Enterprise Agreement Meeting
The Australian Services Union will be holding an important paid-time meeting. DATE: Monday 17 ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Centacare Ballarat
In 2012 ASU members won 23% to 45% pay rises. The Fair Work Commission ordered that Equal Pay ... read more
Introducing Matt Steen
The ASU is excited to announce that Matt Steen recently joined the SACS team as a campaign ... read more
SACS COVID-19 Information
In addition to restrictions on how we can live our lives, the Victorian Government has released read more
ASU Members at Mackillop Family Services Stand Together
A large group of workers at Mackillop Family Services’ Family Relationship Service in ... read more
Delegate Profile – Stefan Johns
This month we feature an ASU stalwart, a delegate for nine years and a Civil Engineer for the ... read more
Tasmanian COVID-19 Recovery Survey
The ASU is collecting member’s thoughts on the Covid-19 pandemic and information about how it ... read more
Anna Stewart Memorial Project
Female and non-binary ASU members who are looking to develop their skills and knowledge, make ... read more
Housing & Homelessness Members Meeting Coming Up
Do you work in homelessness, housing or a connected role? A lot is happening in housing and ... read more
City of Greater Geelong Proposed Leave Management Changes
The ASU has received a number of questions about CoGG’s proposed leave management changes: Q: ... read more
Buloke Shire Council Member Update
COVID-19 The ASU is continuing to work “By Your Side” to ensure members’ safety. We are also ... read more
Breaking: ASU members vote to campaign to Save Equal Pay. Take action now!
ASU delegates and activists from across Australia met at a mass meeting where endorsed our ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council COVID-19 Update
Last month there was a confirmed case of COVID-19 among the Moonee Valley City Council staff. ... read more
Library liaison, new restrictions, and your new Organising Committee
Following a nomination process last month, we can now announce that the new Library Liaison ... read more
Save Equal Pay Campaign Briefing at Star Health
In 2012 ASU members won 23% to 45% pay rises. The Fair Work Commission ordered that Equal Pay ... read more
Geelong Regional Library Corporation – Positive Covid-19 Case
You have probably heard already that there has been a confirmed Covid-19 case recorded at the ... read more
SAVE THE DATE: Tasmanian Regional Delegates Conference 2020
Tasmanian ASU Delegates are invited to save the date for the 2020 ASU Regional Delegates ... read more
COVID-19 exposure at Loy Yang A
The Australian Services Union is by your side. We are devastated that the workplace systems at ... read more
Brimbank City Council Meeting Notice
The ASU has forced Brimbank City Council to back down on a refusal to let the ASU on-site to ... read more
Information on Covid-19 and the Community Sector
On Sunday 2 August, the Victorian Government announced restrictions on how Victorians will ... read more
Glamorgan Spring Bay Visitor Centre Staff Zoom Briefing
The Australian Services Union will be holding an online Zoom briefing in relation Glamorgan ... read more
Working for Victoria COVID-19 Update
As we are sure you’re aware the Victorian State Government has increased COVID-19 restrictions ... read more
ASU DVRCV and DVVic joint member meeting
Just like the Spice Girls sang in their 1996 classic, the two member and delegate groups across read more
New information about who can work during Stage 4
On Monday the Victorian Government announced restrictions on who will be able to work outside ... read more
City of Melbourne Enterprise Agreement Survey
The City of Melbourne has withdrawn the in-principle agreement agreed by your ASU ... read more
Brimbank City Council – ASU organiser refused entry to operations depot
ASU organiser Will Wyatt was refused access to hold discussions with ASU members yesterday ... read more
It’s Time For A Fair Go For Frontline Cardinia Shire Council Employees
The ASU is going to the Fair Work Commission to stand up for you the workforce that is ... read more
Anglicare Tasmania 2020 Collective Agreement – ASU Update Meetings
ASU Tasmanian Social and Community Services Coordinator Kath Milbourne will be holding the ... read more
Casey CC – Rejection of Casey Management’s Substandard Agreement
The ASU would like to thank members who cast a ballot in the recent vote rejecting the adoption read more
Stonnington City Council Outdoor Members Meeting
The ASU will be holding an urgent ASU outdoor only members meeting. DATE: Wednesday 5 August ... read more
Meeting for ASU Members in Local Government Who Are Unable To Work From Home
Are you an ASU member in local government in the Stage 4 affected area and not able to work ... read more
Glen Eira City Council Outdoor Members Meeting
The ASU will be holding an urgent management approved paid ASU Outdoor only members meeting. ... read more
NHVR – EA Ballot
Over the last few months your delegate team has been hard at work negotiating your Enterprise ... read more
Kingborough Council Enterprise Agreement Report Back Meetings
Following two bargaining meetings, the ASU will be holding further meetings to report back and ... read more
VicRoads – Positive Coronavirus test at Geelong Customer Service Centre
The Australian Services Union is aware that a staff member at the Geelong Customer Service ... read more
Banyule City Council Online Member Forum
The ASU will be hosting an online member forum at Banyule City Council. DATE: Thursday 6 August read more
Burnie City Council ASU Member Meetings – Indoors
ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding a paid time meeting via Zoom for all Indoor members ... read more
Consultation Continues With Qantas in Hobart
Yesterday, Thursday 30 July 2020, ASU Tasmanian Coordinator (Aaron De La Torre), National ... read more
Moreland CC – Enterprise Agreement Update
Negotiations have begun to Consolidate your enterprise agreement. The Registered Employee ... read more
Moorabool Shire Council EA Update
Yesterday, the ASU held a Moorabool Bacchus Marsh Depot meeting to discuss the next steps in ... read more
Mornington Peninsula SC – In-Home Aged Care Request For Tender
As you would be aware Council has issued a Request for Tender for a contractor to take your ... read more
ASU Community Sector Mass Meeting
ASU community sector members are invited to join in on one of two mass Zoom meetings next week. read more
Moonee Valley City Council Meeting Notice
The ASU will be holding another ASU member meeting. The purpose of this meeting is for you to ... read more
Crisis in Building Services
There is a crisis in local government building services. Colac-Otway Shire recently decided to ... read more
Pay reduction at Very Special Kids defeated!
The ASU legal team and members had a win in the Fair Work Commission today when VSK decided to ... read more
Important Home Care Delegates Meeting
The aged care workforce crisis has taken a dramatic turn for the worse under the COVID ... read more
Swan Hill Rural City Council – Representational Rights
Unfortunately, some areas of Swan Hill Rural City management are unaware of – or are ... read more
Aged care in Melbourne is being hit hard by this pandemic
Many of you will have been aware of the risks to yourself and your clients over the last few ... read more
Central Coast Council ASU Member Meetings re Wage increase offer
ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding paid time meetings at Central Coast Council to ... read more
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Log of Claims – We need your input
Negotiations for a replacement Enterprise Agreement (all agreements being consolidated back ... read more
City of Casey EA Newsletter
Things to consider when casting your vote on the proposed Enterprise Agreement City of Casey ... read more
Burnie City Council ASU Members Win
You should have heard by now that BCC Management team have agreed to give all staff 3 days ... read more
Congratulations Maribyrnong ASU members!
It is time to celebrate the work of ASU Delegates and members in delivering good pay outcomes ... read more
Horsham Rural City Council Staff Consultative Committee
As you may be aware, the Enterprise Agreement now allows for direct staff representation, as ... read more
Mental Health Royal Commission Survey
We know that it must seem that you have been inundated with surveys lately, but this one is ... read more
Yarra City Council members Winners!!
Earlier this year the ASU on behalf of members wrote to Council requesting they investigate ... read more
Brimbank CC – Online Meeting for ASU Members this Wednesday.
The ASU will be holding an online meeting for ASU members on Wednesday 29 July. While ... read more
Yarra Ranges SC – Online Meeting for ASU Members on Thursday.
The ASU will be holding an online meeting for ASU members Thursday. While Organisers are ... read more
Melbourne CC – Enterprise Agreement Bargaining Meeting
ASU representatives attended a “without prejudice” enterprise agreement meeting on the 14th of ... read more
Berry Street The Orange Door – Know Your Rights –COVID-19 and Work
The ASU has received queries from members about COVID-19, Stage 3 restrictions and what this ... read more
Qantas Announces Redundancy Plans – ASU Disagrees
The ASU today met with Qantas management in relation to consultation on proposed changes to the read more
City of Kingston ASU Members Meeting
Following on from a recent ASU delegates meeting, the ASU is holding an online member meeting ... read more
Moreland City Council Members’ Meeting
The Australian Services Union will be holding a membership meeting to discuss concerns about ... read more
Mental Health Services Telehealth Survey
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced changes to many aspects of our lives including the way that ... read more
Glenorchy City Council Indoor Member Meeting – Wage Freezes
The Australian Services Union will be holding the following meeting for Glenorchy City Council ... read more
Glenorchy City Council Outdoor Member Meeting – Wage Freezes
The Australian Services Union will be holding the following meeting for Glenorchy City Council ... read more
City of Casey Members Meeting
The ASU will be holding a member meeting via MS Teams; DATE: Tuesday 28 July TIME: 12pm MEETING read more
The Aged Care Royal Commission is interested in you
Many thanks to all members who have assisted the ASU with our Aged care submissions to the ... read more
Mitchell Shire Council – COVID-19 Wearing of Masks
The below link contains information on the wearing of masks, this explains what types of masks ... read more
Home Care Delegates Committee Meeting Follow-up
Thanks to everyone who attend the home care delegates committee meeting last night. We had ... read more
Banyule Outdoor Workers and Masks
The ASU has received concerning reports of an absence of any leadership or direction to outdoor read more
Happy Pay Day Frankston City Council
It is time to celebrate the work of ASU Delegates and members in delivering good pay outcomes ... read more
Moira Shire Council Log of Claims Endorsement Meeting
The ASU will be holding a paid meeting for ASU members to endorse the revised Log of Claims. ... read more
City of Casey Enterprise Agreement Update
City of Casey management has unilaterally put an agreement out to employees to vote on. None of read more
Face coverings mandatory for metropolitan Melbourne & Mitchell Shire
On Sunday the Premier announced that from 11.59pm on Wednesday 22 July face coverings will be ... read more
Bargaining with Burnie – Where to next?
On Tuesday 20 July, the Consultative Committee met to hear managements response to the 4 ... read more
Brimbank CC – In-Home Aged Care Members’ Meeting
The ASU will be holding an online members’ meeting for ASU members today. While Organisers are ... read more
Department of Transport briefing re VPS EA
CPSU is conducting a briefing today, Wednesday 22 July for DoT union members regarding the ... read more
Geelong CC – ASU Members Meeting on Thursday afternoon
On Thursday afternoon the ASU will be holding an after-hours meeting to accommodate those who ... read more
City of Melbourne – ASU Members’ Enterprise Agreement Bargaining Meeting
ASU representatives attended a “without prejudice” enterprise agreement meeting on the 14th of ... read more
Central Highlands Water – ASU Members’ Meeting
The ASU will be holding an online members’ meeting for ASU members on Wednesday. While ... read more
6000 missing jobs: we need AviationKeeper now!
Around the country, airlines workers like you have been calling on the Australian Government to read more
Urgent Home Care Delegates Meeting – Rapid Response Needed
With the ongoing rates of COVID-19 cases and the state’s recent announcement for additional ... read more
Berry Street Northern Family Violence and The Orange Door Know Your Rights –COVID-19 and Work
The ASU has received numerous queries from members regarding COVID-19, Stage 3 restrictions and read more
What do you think about these changes to your sector?
The Morrison Government has recently decided to increase the cost of social and community ... read more
Face coverings mandatory for metropolitan Melbourne & Mitchell Shire
Yesterday the Premier announced that from 11.59pm on Wednesday 22 July face coverings will be ... read more
Face coverings mandatory for metropolitan Melbourne & Mitchell Shire
Yesterday the Premier announced that from 11.59pm on Wednesday 22 July face coverings will be ... read more
Ballarat City Council Proposed Restructure and Meeting Notice
The ASU has been notified of consultation commencing around a proposed organisational ... read more
Face coverings mandatory for metropolitan Melbourne & Mitchell Shire
Yesterday the Premier announced that from 11.59pm on Wednesday 22 July face coverings will be ... read more
Face coverings mandatory for metropolitan Melbourne & Mitchell Shire
Yesterday the Premier announced that from 11.59pm on Wednesday 22 July face coverings will be ... read more
Moreland CC – Covid-19 Know Your Rights
The ASU has been made aware of an employee at Moreland City Council testing Positive to ... read more
ASU Community Sector Newsletter
Public Housing Lockdown ASU community sector members recently expressed their deep concern ... read more
Good news for casuals at Shepparton
As part of a broader insecure work campaign, the ASU has been reviewing the use of casual work ... read more
Hobsons Bay News for ASU members – July Edition
URGENT EBA UPDATE After resuming negotiations on 25 July, HBCC management asked the Unions to ... read more
Moreland News for ASU members – July Edition
URGENT The Department of Health has advised that all aged care workers within Metro Melbourne ... read more
Brimbank News for ASU members – July Edition
URGENT! The Department of Health has advised that all aged care workers within Metro Melbourne ... read more
Yarra Ranges Shire Council Proposed Restructure
The ASU has been notified of proposed restructure of Yarra Ranges Shire Council assets and ... read more
Wyndham News for ASU members – July Edition
URGENT! Please see the email from acting CEO Kate Roffeyabout the proposed COVID19 leave ... read more
Horsham Rural City Council Staff Consultative Committee
As part of the enterprise agreement completed late last year Horsham Rural City Council, have ... read more
Anglicare Tasmania 2020 Collective Agreement – ASU Bargaining Update
Today, unions met with Anglicare to finalise negotiations regarding your wage increase for the ... read more
MVCC Update: Returning to Lockdown
The return to Stage 3 restrictions brings some challenges, both individually and industrially, ... read more
Whittlesea CC – ASU Members Update July 2020
The ASU has been informed by Council of a service review of the Fleet Services Department. In ... read more
Port Phillip CC – OH&S in Libraries
Recently the ASU has been contacted about several OH&S concerns within library services. ... read more
Public Sector COVID-19 Guidance Material
The Victorian Government have released updated information relating to the Covid-19 pandemic ... read more
Maribyrnong CC – Update on ADO’s and reminder of today’s ASU member’s meeting
Yesterday your ASU representatives attended a Staff Consultative Committee meeting in which ... read more
City of Darebin – Happy Pay Day
It’s time to celebrate the work of ASU Delegates and members in delivering good pay outcomes ... read more
Aged Care Workers COVID-19 Update
The advice was received yesterday evening from the Department of Health that all aged care ... read more
Meeting for ASU Delegates in Local Government this Wednesday
COVID-19 restrictions were easing when we last met, but a lot has happened since then. Please ... read more
Hume CC – Update on ASU Member’s Meeting
Did you miss your ASU member’s meeting? ASU officials and members at Hume met via MS Teams last read more
Pay increase at Moreland City Council!
It is time to celebrate the work of ASU Delegates and members in delivering good pay outcomes ... read more
Pay increase at Brimbank City Council
It is time to celebrate the work of ASU Delegates and members in delivering good pay outcomes ... read more
Yarra casuals Win!
ASU Yarra casual worker delegates Toby and Rafaella alongside delegate Barb Higgins have been ... read more
Breaking: Aviation members vote to ramp up AviationKeeper campaign. Take action now!
Last night we held one of the biggest ever online mass meetings of aviation workers in ... read more
Proposed Changes to Naloxone Supply by DHHS: We want to hear from you!
The ASU has been invited to comment on DHHS proposed changes to Victorian regulation to ... read more
Health and Safety Representative Meeting
The ASU invites you to our inaugural Health and Safety Representative meeting. DATE: Thursday ... read more
Moonee Valley ASU Member Meeting
The ASU will be holding an online members’ meeting for Moonee Valley Council ASU members ... read more
Shepparton City Council Win for all workers!
The ASU has been pushing for Council to offer conversion to long term casuals, and letters of ... read more
Urgent social and community services delegate and activist meeting: Save Equal Pay
Save Equal Pay In 2012 ASU members won 23% to 45% pay rises. The Fair Work Commission ordered ... read more
VicRoads Stage 3 Restrictions and Drive Tests
Following the Premier’s announcement yesterday afternoon regarding the re-introduction of ... read more
City of Melbourne COVID-19 update July 2020
The ASU and your delegates attended a CoM staff consultation Committee meeting on Monday 29 ... read more
Our Watch Know your rights – Easing Restrictions and Work
The ASU has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of restrictions and what ... read more
Expressions of Interest open for Library Liaison Organising Committee
Expressions of Interest are now open to become a member of the Library Liaison Organising ... read more
It is time to restart negotiations at Cardinia Shire Council
We know that you and your workmates are working hard to keep delivering services to your ... read more
Public Housing Lockdown Update
Yesterday morning, nearly 100 ASU community sector and local government members participated in read more
Bethany Update – Bargaining, Purchased Leave & Quick Survey
ASU delegates and officials have continued to engage with Bethany to resolve the outstanding ... read more
City of Greater Bendigo ASU Members Meeting
The ASU will be holding an online members’ meeting for City of Greater Bendigo ASU members on ... read more
Moira Shire Council EA Update and Meeting Notice
As some of you may know Moira Shire has previously agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding ... read more
Central Goldfields Shire Council: HACC Workers Enterprise Agreement – Travel Arrangements
Your current EBA provides for travel allowance within the municipality to be paid as follows: ... read more
Community Sector Alert: FV IR Monitor Survey, PLSL Sub, Pay Tables & Employment Services Petition
Portable Long Service Leave Update The ASU lodged Submissions last week into the review of the ... read more
Urgent Covid-19 Public housing lockdown members meeting
An urgent meeting has been called for ASU community sector members to raise any concerns you ... read more
Swan Hill Rural City Council Position Descriptions; Performance Annual Review; End of Band payments
Recently, members have raised queries regarding their rights and their entitlements relating to read more
Urgent all airlines workers mass meeting – Thursday 9 July at 7pm
Our aviation sector is still in crisis. We are working hard every single day pressuring the ... read more
Voting is about to begin at Yarra City Council
The ASU held two member meetings this week to provide an overview of the in-principle agreement read more
Wyndham City Council – Crisis on the Frontline
Local government workers provide vital frontline services to the community. But years of ... read more
ASU Update – Brotherhood of St Laurence LAC & ECEI KPIs Meeting & Survey
The ASU is aware that KPI conversations are progressing at BSL. Draft NDIS KPI docs have been ... read more
CFA Post-transfer next steps – update your details
The transfer of staff to Fire Rescue Victoria is complete. ASU fought for members’ rights right read more
This is unfair for employment services workers.
The Fair Work Commission has decided that workers in Employment Services on the Labour Market ... read more
Hume City Council Members COVID-19 Update July 2020
CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE ASU Officers and Delegates attended a Consultation Committee yesterday 1 read more
ASU Survey – Recovering from COVID-19
The last few months have seen workers everywhere face the challenges of job security, income, ... read more
Uniting AgeWell Update
In response to your concerns about reduced hours, the ASU has created a short survey to get ... read more
Salvation Army Update: Delegates Network & Recent Member Wins/Highlights
Some recent positive outcomes for Salvation Army members, due to union delegate and office ... read more
Home Care Delegates Meeting
We would love to see you at our next home care delegates committee meeting. DATE: Wednesday 8 ... read more
Stop the Fee Hike on Social and Community Services Degrees
The Morrison Government has recently decided to increase the cost of social and community ... read more
Qantas lacks principles on JobKeeper – time to fight for what is rightfully ours
The saga with Qantas over JobKeeper continues. As we reported back in April 2020, Qantas ... read more
Parks Victoria Enterprise Agreement Survey
The Parks Victoria Enterprise Agreement is about to be re-negotiated, and we want to hear from ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council ASU Update
Organiser Update (ASU Organiser Luke Cherry) ASU Organiser Luke Cherry called a meeting for 28 ... read more
Former Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay Home Carer’s
The ASU is updating contact details in our system that may not be correct. We still have you ... read more
Maribyrnong City Council ADO’s
You might have been pressured by management to take your ADOs before the end of the financial ... read more
Reintroduction of Stage 3 restrictions
Yesterday the Premier announced further restrictions for some areas. From 11:59pm tonight Stage read more
Assessing Risk: Working at CCL during the global pandemic
The ASU is by your side at CCL and across Victoria to make sure that everyone is healthy, safe ... read more
Essential Workers Deserve More
The Fair Work Commission recently announced the outcome of the annual wage review. From 1 July ... read more
Delegate Profile – Gaby Bruning
Hi, my name is Gaby Bruning, and I have been an ASU delegate for just under a year. Advocacy is read more
Coronavirus Update
In the middle of a pandemic that knows no borders, the ASU has been front and centre supporting read more
Tasmania’s Next Wage Crisis?
There is no doubt that many employers are doing it pretty tough at the moment with the impacts ... read more
Tasmanian Essential Workers Deserve More
The Fair Work Commission recently announced the outcome of the annual wage review. From 1 July ... read more
Anglicare Tasmania takes cuts off the table
In 2018, the ASU and other unions completed a lengthy bargaining process which saw many ... read more
South East Water Delegates initiate regular meetings with People and Safety
During the Covid-19 lockdown, it has been harder for members to get reliable information and ... read more
Delegate Profile – Lee-Anne Crans
Lee-Anne Crans will be a familiar face to many. A former Anna Stewart Memorial Program ... read more
Workplace Safety First at VicRoads
During the current pandemic, the ASU has worked to protect member’s jobs and to make sure all ... read more
CFA Urgent – Disputing Reviews – Contact ASU By Midday
Discussions are continuing between the Union and Government about how we can deal with those ... read more
There’s a crisis on the frontline
Last bushfire season and the current pandemic have reminded us of the importance of Council ... read more
New entitlement win at Mildura Rural City Council
ASU members who work in Information Systems at Mildura Rural City Council have had a big win ... read more
Fight For Aged Care Retention Bonus
ASU in-home aged care workers have been on the frontline during the Covid-19 pandemic. They ... read more
Excessive Leave Balances at Derwent Valley Council
Management at Derwent Valley Council has flagged with the ASU that they intend to address the ... read more
Hobsons Bay ASU Member Meetings – EBA Report Back
We finally returned to the bargaining table to resume EBA negotiations last week, and your ASU ... read more
URGENT: CFA Update and Meeting Reminder Today
Discussions between ASU and Government continued over the weekend regarding how to deal with ... read more
Hume City Council – Calling all ASU members to join in
The Morrison Government recently announced changes to the notification period for varying ... read more
ASU Keeps Up the Fight for Safety and Job Security at VicRoads
Local Issues – Heatherton Customer Limit, Positive Pakenham Test and Hot Spots The ASU ... read more
Calling all Children’s Services Delegates
Since COVID-19 begun, Early Learning Educators across Local Government have faced many ... read more
Latrobe Council ASU Member Meetings
ASU Tasmanian Coordinator Aaron De La Torre, and ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding a ... read more
Mildura Rural City Enterprise Bargaining Agreement
In November 2019 ASU members endorsed the draft EBA to allow MRCC to pay the first of three 2% ... read more
Qantas Group job losses announcement premature and must be reversed
Today Qantas has announced at least 6000 loyal hard working Qantas group staff will lose their ... read more
Our Watch Know your rights – Easing Restrictions and Work
The ASU has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of restrictions and what ... read more
Library Delegate and HSR Update
It’s been a weird a few months, but if there’s one positive to come out of this situation, ASU ... read more
NW/SW Delegates Meeting
Given the current environment that we find ourselves in, this one will be a virtual meeting. ... read more
Yarra City Council ASU Enterprise Bargaining Update No 3
Over the past few months, the ASU, your delegates and other unions have been attending meetings read more
Noise about restructuring and redundancy increases at Qantas — and lots more
Increasingly ASU members have been hearing first whispers, then murmurs and now seeing press ... read more
CFA PTA Members Meetings this Monday
The ASU and CFA are in ongoing discussions around the transfer of staff to FRV. We have ... read more
Huon Valley Enterprise Agreement Feedback Meetings
The General Manager has advised that he intends not to recommence bargaining for your ... read more
First of July pay increase at the City of Whittlesea!
It is time to celebrate the work of ASU Delegates and members in delivering good pay outcomes ... read more
Home Care ASU Delegates Update
Firstly, thank-you and congratulations to all carers who filled in the Home Care survey! We had read more
Bendigo CC – ASU Member update and meeting notice
We’re getting in touch to update on you on discussions with your employer at the staff ... read more
Ballarat – ASU Organiser visit tomorrow
ASU Organiser Will Wyatt will be in Ballarat tomorrow Wednesday 24 June DATE: Wednesday 24 June read more
Local Government Casual Workers Meeting
Recent service closures and stand-downs across local government have been acutely felt by ... read more
Unison – Know your rights – Easing Restrictions and Work
The ASU has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of restrictions and what ... read more
Kingston City Council ASU Member Update
Hours of work With these strange days of people working remotely, you need to be mindful of the read more
Kingborough Council Enterprise Agreement Report Back Meetings
Following the General Manager’s advice concerning your Enterprise Agreement and a subsequent ... read more
City of Port Phillip Your ASU Reps are holding management to account
ASU officials and delegates met with management today for the staff consultative committee ... read more
Our plan to protect your job in the COVID-19 recovery
Last night hundreds of ASU members who work in aviation around Australia met online and ... read more
EACH – Know your rights – Easing Restrictions and Work
The ASU has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of restrictions and what ... read more
Greater Shepparton EA Update
ASU Organiser Jeff Dingli will be holding a meeting to discuss the EA update around the MOU ... read more
Foundation House Update
The ASU received notice from Foundation House on 18 June that there is a Proposed Educational ... read more
Mitchell Shire EA Update
As you may be aware Mitchell Shire is recommencing Enterprise Agreement Bargaining and are ... read more
Eastern Domestic Violence Outreach Service (EDVOS) – Know your rights – Easing Restrictions & Work
The ASU has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of restrictions and what ... read more
Good Shepherd – Know your rights – Easing Restrictions and Work
The ASU has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of restrictions and what ... read more
Anglicare cuts off the table!
Yesterday unions received confirmation that Anglicare is now willing to drop all of the ... read more
Berry Street Enterprise Agreement YES Vote Successful
The Berry Street enterprise agreement ballot has concluded, and the agreement was successfully ... read more
Geelong City Council make up ASU member meeting this week!
Last week the ASU hosted a member meeting via zoom, unfortunately, due to some City of Greater ... read more
Centacare Ballarat – Know your Rights – Easing Restrictions and Work
The ASU has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of restrictions and what ... read more
Ballarat Child & Family Services – Know your Rights – Easing Restrictions and Work
The ASU has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of restrictions and what ... read more
South East Water Know your rights – Easing Restrictions and Work
The ASU has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of restrictions and what ... read more
Urgent meeting for ASU members in airlines – protecting your jobs in the COVID-19 recovery
There is an urgent meeting for all ASU members who work in airlines this Thursday at 7pm AEST – read more
Enterprise Agreement Report Back Meetings
For those members who are working from home, the ASU has facilitated a zoom meeting to enable ... read more
Berry Street Know your rights – Easing Restrictions and Work
The ASU has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of restrictions and what ... read more
ASU and CFA back at Fair Work
Following last week’s debacle in which transferring staff were asked to decide about their ... read more
Launch Housing Know your rights – Easing Restrictions and Work
The ASU has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of restrictions and what ... read more
Family Violence Reform Implementation Monitor Submission Survey
The Royal Commission into Family Violence (RCFV) saw unprecedented investment and efforts to ... read more
Hobart City Council EA Report Back Meetings
Following the General Manager’s advice in relation to Council’s financial situation and your ... read more
ASU Library Delegates and HSRs Meeting
I’m getting in contact to give you the details of our next library meeting being held on ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council Member Update
Last week members attended an online member meeting to discuss concerns happening around Moonee read more
Early learning in a Pandemic
Local Government Children’s Services are facing a funding crisis due to the fee gap since the ... read more
CFA Update – ASU Initiates Dispute Re FRV Transfers
Just when we thought this process could not get any worse, the union has been informed that ... read more
Melbourne City Mission Frontyard: Know your rights – Easing Restrictions and Work
The ASU has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of restrictions and what ... read more
Burnie City Council Wage Freeze Proposal
Burnie City Council has proposed a 0% wage increase for all employees for 2020/2021 and to also read more
Glenorchy City Council Enterprise Agreement proposal meetings
The ASU welcomes the news that Glenorchy City Council intends to honour their obligations to ... read more
ASU Online Briefing for GSBC Visitor Centre Members
The Australian Services Union invites you to attend a web session to discuss recent ... read more
Resumption of Drive Tests – Conditions
VicRoads delegates and ASU officials have been in lengthy discussions with senior management ... read more
Port Phillip CC – ASU Delegates Report Back to Members
ASU delegates and officials met last week to discuss updates from Library, children’s services, read more
Greater Geelong Members Meeting
Last month Geelong members came together for an online ASU meeting to ask questions, raise ... read more
Port Phillip CC – Childrens Services Follow up Member Meeting
Port Phillip Childrens Services Follow up Member Meeting ASU delegates and Organiser Hayley ... read more
ASU Members Meeting at Whittlesea City Council June 23rd
The Morrison Government recently announced changes to the notification period for varying ... read more
New ASU Delegate is Formally Elected at Yarra City Council
The ASU is excited to announce that ASU member Rafaella Mcdonald has now been formally elected ... read more
New ASU Organiser at Central Highlands Water
We are always looking to find better ways to represent ASU members and to be by your side at ... read more
ASU Anglicare Collective Agreement Update
Unions representing staff at Anglicare have been working hard to try and finalise your new ... read more
Tasmanian Members Forum – Changed Login Details
Dozens of ASU members have said that they intend to log in for our first online Tasmanian ... read more
Depot Meetings at Banyule City Council Next Week
ASU organiser Will Wyatt will be holding union meetings at the following workplaces next week. ... read more
Banyule Operations and Parks & Gardens Depot Meetings
ASU Organiser Will Wyatt will be holding union meetings at the following workplaces next week. ... read more
ASU TAKES CFA TO FAIR WORK OVER FSR CONSULTATION
More than a year after the Fire Services Reform Act was passed, CFA finally got around to ... read more
Service Recovery Program Consultation – Have Your Say
VicRoads have provided the ASU with information regarding the Service Recovery Program, ... read more
Centracare Ballarat – Know your rights – Easing Restrictions and Work
ASU has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of restrictions and what this ... read more
Melbourne City Mission: Know your rights – Easing Restrictions and Work
The ASU has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of restrictions and what ... read more
Building Solidarity: ASU member-only session about all things merge
Your delegates have been working hard behind the scenes to consult with members ever since ... read more
Salvation Army Social Housing Services Sunshine – ASU member meteing
ASU has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of restrictions and what this ... read more
Delegate Profile – Leonie Davey
Hi. My name is Leonie Davey and I recently became an ASU Workplace Delegate at Mind Australia. ... read more
Fighting a wage freeze at Very Special Kids
Just last week Very Special Kids started the process to freeze the wages of its employees. But ... read more
OHS Win for ASU Workers Employed at Berry Street Clarkson Unit
ASU members at the Berry Street Clarkson Unit work with statutory clients – in a residential ... read more
Standing Up for Member’s Rights
The Victorian Government has created a new organisation, Fire Rescue Victoria, which will ... read more
Expert Industrial Advocacy in the Energy Sector
Just last week an ASU member working in the energy sector saw the value of having the ASU by ... read more
Delegate Profile – Brett Thompson
Brett Thompson has been a delegate at Lend Lease Coliban for ten years. Lend Lease Coliban is ... read more
ASU Members Round the Grounds at Wyndham City Council
EBA Update – ASU Members stand together and win! As you know the ASU received official ... read more
Safe Steps 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
Cohealth 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
Win Win for Tasmanian Local Government and Social and Community Services
The ASU has been working closely with Tasmanian Councils impacted by the closure of ... read more
Fire on the Front Line
While many industries were slowing down, and many people were setting up to work from home, ASU read more
Delegate Profile – Jenni Hickey – City of Hobart
This month’s Delegate profile comes from Jenni Hickey from City of Hobart. Jenni has been a ... read more
Win for parks crew at South Gippsland Shire
ASU Delegate at the Leongatha Depot, Gary Beard, stood up for members in the Parks crew and won read more
Secure Work for ASU Members at Greater Shepparton
The ASU is making real progress moving workers toward more secure and stable work at Greater ... read more
Keeping hundreds of ASU members working
Hundreds of local government workers are going to work today and getting paid this fortnight ... read more
Stand up for Yarra Casuals
ASU officials are proud to work with ASU delegate Barb Higgins and casual delegates Raf ... read more
Member Feedback Required: DVRCV Direction to Return to Office-Based Work
Unfortunately, recently DVRCV failed to consult with impacted members and their union and ... read more
New ASU Delegate is formally elected at Wyndham City Council
The ASU is excited to announce that ASU members Racheal Spearman and Clare Noonan have now been read more
Uniting – What’s your most pressing workplace issue?
The ASU has been running online Zoom information sessions throughout the pandemic on topics ... read more
Quantum Support Services Members Meeting
Members have recently raised issues about Quantum Support Services attempts to reduce or fail ... read more
Home Care Delegate’s Meeting – Getting our survey out
Our next home care delegates meeting will be taking place this afternoon DATE: Wednesday 3 June read more
Whittlesea CC – Report-back on Staff Consultative Committee Meeting
Yesterday, ASU officials and workplace delegates attended the quarterly Staff Consultative ... read more
ASU City of Hume Members COVID-19 update June 2020
The ASU and your delegates have been having meaningful consultation and negotiations with City ... read more
ASU City of Melbourne Members COVID-19 update June 2020
The ASU and your delegates attended a City of Melbourne Staff Consultative Committee Monday 25 ... read more
MVCC Home Care Update & Members Meeting
Consultation regarding upcoming changes The ASU has been notified of changes taking place in ... read more
UAW Members Meeting Wednesday 3 June
The ASU requested an urgent meeting with management to discuss mounting concerns from members ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council Members’ Meeting
Last month, ASU members from Moonee Valley came together for our first rank and file member ... read more
Wombat Member Meeting: Know your rights – Returning to the office environment and Enterprise Bargaining update
The Australian Services Union has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of ... read more
Library Delegate and HSR Meeting
The Australian Services Union invites you to the next meeting for all ASU Library delegates and read more
Centre for Multicultural Youth: Know your rights – Returning to the office environment
The Australian Services Union has received numerous queries from members regarding easing of ... read more
BSL 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
Southern Midlands Council Agreement variation request – ASU survey and meetings
As many of you are aware Southern Midlands Council has approached the ASU regarding your ... read more
Thank you to our ASU Early Learning Educators!
Last week we celebrated Public Education Day and the central role that public schools, ... read more
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