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Mt Alexander Shire Council EBA Update
Your ASU representatives are continuing to work through the EBA. We now have responses from ... read more
Manningham City Council – Vote No for Fairer Pay!
Members have been consistent and reasonable throughout the EA process. They are willing to work read more
Kingborough Council Proposed Wage Increase Offer – Have Your Say
At the bargaining meeting on 13 April, the General Manager put forward a wage increase offer ... read more
Wyndham City Council Back to the Office Briefing
ASU delegates and organisers met with management on 14 April, for a briefing on the ‘Future of ... read more
Devonport City Council All Staff Meeting – Council’s Wage Offer
The ASU Bargaining Team along with the Individual Bargaining Reps will be holding an all-staff ... read more
Frankston City Council Proposed Changes
Frankston City Council have provided the ASU with formal notification of proposed changes to ... read more
ASU Warrawee Members General Meeting at Glen Eira City Council
The ASU has received a few calls from members regarding concerns they would like to discuss so ... read more
ASU seeking details of Electorate Officer underpayments
Late yesterday, representatives from the Federal Government Department of Finance – Ministerial read more
ASU Climate Clause Training
Last year at the online delegates conference for Local Government & Energy a group of ... read more
Carers Victoria: Enterprise Agreement Negotiations Commencing- Have Your Say
Carers Victoria has commenced the process to bargain for a new enterprise ... read more
COMMUNITY CARE DELEGATES MEETING
At the last network meeting delegates decided they wanted to have monthly meetings. Our next ... read more
Moorabool Shire Enterprise Agreement update
Your ASU representatives met with Moorabool management again on Tuesday, with a desire to reach read more
Meetings at CAFS to discuss the ASU member’s Log of Claims
What will bargaining in 2021 mean for you? The Draft ASU Member’s Log of Claims (LOC) has ... read more
Knox CC – Notification of Change
Knox City Council has provided the ASU with notification they are considering changes to the ... read more
Mornington Peninsula PAID EBA Update Meeting
The ASU will be holding a meeting to provide members with Council’s improved wages offer and ... read more
ASU visits Shepparton next Tuesday
The ASU will be holding meetings for members across Greater Shepparton City Council. DATE: ... read more
ASU Members response to ERMHA ‘Grey Fleet’
ASU members at ERMHA have alerted us to the fact that a ‘Grey Fleet’ is being considered for ... read more
Energy Australia Yallourn – Transition Update from ASU
The ASU has written to management on behalf of members regarding the transition plan. We know ... read more
Mornington Peninsula Shire Improved Wages Offer
Following feedback from the ASU regarding continuing to pursue the dollar amount figure as well read more
Recording of Mass Members Meeting
For those unable to access our mass members meeting for Community Carers on Monday 29 March, or read more
Manningham Enterprise Agreement Offer – Vote NO
The enterprise agreement access period started Monday 12 April. This is your chance to have a ... read more
ASU All Depot Members Meeting at Hepburn Shire Council
The ASU will be holding an approved paid meeting for all depot members. DATE: Thursday 15 ... read more
Glenorchy City Council cease Enterprise Bargaining and head to a VOTE on your pay and conditions
Glenorchy City Council has disbanded the Enterprise Bargaining Committee and intends to put an ... read more
Regional Delegates Network Meeting
There is no doubt that management has networks across Councils and exchange information with ... read more
Moorabool Shire It’s Time to Vote for Action
We have been bargaining for over a year and there is still no offer from management. You have ... read more
Mornington Peninsula Community Care Workers ASU Meeting
The ASU will be holding a PAID meeting for you to meet your ASU Organiser Lorraine Di ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Hume City Council Workers
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
ASU Delegate Election at Hepburn Shire Council: Nomination of James Wicker
On Thursday 8 April, ASU member James Wicker formally nominated to become an ASU delegate at ... read more
When Driving Instructor Behaviour Becomes a Health & Safety Risk
The ASU has recently been made aware of incidents involving threatening and abusive behaviour ... read more
Latrobe City Council Bargaining Update
Your ASU representatives have been continuing to meet with LCC management regarding the ... read more
East Gippsland Shire Council Bargaining Update
On Wednesday 30 March your ASU bargaining representatives again met with EGSC management to ... read more
More Enterprise Agreement Meetings at Launch Housing
So far we’ve had meetings about the draft log of claims at 8 Launch Housing worksites and we’re read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Eastern Regional Libraries Workers- Upcoming Meetings
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together to achieve ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for West Wimmera Shire Council Workers
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement has now commenced. As an ASU Member, you are ... read more
ASU Parks and Gardens Members Meeting at Glen Eira City Council
Delegates have advised the ASU that Council has notified staff that lunch breaks will now be ... read more
Stonnington EA Survey Reminder & Early Years – 8 April Meeting Cancellation
Well done to all members who have attended recent meetings on prep for your new EA. Your ideas ... read more
ASU Community Sector Meeting
As a community sector worker, you have been through a lot over the past year. The COVID-19 ... read more
Good Shepherd Enterprise Agreement Member Update
After an extended break in Enterprise Bargaining negotiations due the impact of the pandemic, ... read more
ASU Glen Eira Intro to Change in Residential Aged Care Update
The ASU office wrote to council on behalf of members impacted by the closure of Spurway. We ... read more
CAFS Endorsement of Log of Claims meeting
Your ASU Organiser and Delegates met with Human Resources to begin the process of negotiating a read more
Important ASU meeting at Springvale Monash Legal Service Inc
A lot is happening in the Social and Community Services Sector, in addition to the impacts of ... read more
Time to end bullying at City of Hobart
The City of Hobart has a real problem with its internal culture – it’s got a toxic workplace ... read more
Defending Employment Conditions at MyState
The employment condition of ASU members at MyState is under attack, but the ASU is by members ... read more
Bargaining at Clarence City Council is currently underway for a new enterprise agreement
Maintaining the high moral ground is easy when you have a strong and growing union. And ... read more
Insecure work in community Services
The COVID-19 pandemic showed Victorians how vital the work you do every day is. It has also ... read more
Centre for Non-Violence back in the office meet to discuss workplace matters
ASU members at Centre for Non-Violence in Bendigo met recently to get an update on ASU ... read more
Dangerous work makes unions essential
Residential care work is extremely difficult and can be dangerous, especially if the ... read more
ASU representatives defending your conditions – Unison Bargaining Update.
ASU Delegates Kylie Moore and Anthony Gallagher have been at the forefront of the negotiations, read more
ASU works to get Gender Equality reset at CFA
ASU members met recently to discuss their concerns about the ongoing cultural problems at CFA. ... read more
Disappointing Response from Burnie City Council Management
Your ASU Bargaining Reps met with management yesterday to progress negotiations for your new ... read more
VicRoads Agency Conversion
60 staff currently engaged by employment agencies are set to be converted to ongoing, direct ... read more
National Heavy Vehicle Regulator Reclassification Success
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NVHR) has agreed to reclassify a number of staff members, read more
The Cost of Outsourcing
There's a Crisis on the Frontline that leads to the outsourcing of local government jobs and ... read more
Bargaining at Latrobe City Council is currently underway for a new enterprise agreement
Having a strong position in enterprise agreement negotiations depends on experienced workplace ... read more
Central Goldfields Shire Delegate Committee Profile
Our union strength is our delegates. A great way to improve the work-life of ASU members is for read more
Introduction to Change Consolidation of Council’s Residential Aged Care facilities @ Glen Eira City Council
An ASU organiser attended a staff briefing on Friday 19 March regarding the proposed closure of read more
Introduction to Change Consolidation of Council’s Residential Aged Care facilities @ Glen Eira City Council
An ASU organiser attended the staff briefing on Friday 19 March . The briefing didn’t cover all read more
Aged Care – Additional Mass Members Meeting this Wednesday
Due to Zoom capacity yesterday we understand there were many members unable to access the mass ... read more
ASU Update for members and potential members at Gippsland Water
ASU Update for members and potential members at Gippsland Water Our union and the staff reps read more
ASU has an offer from Cardinia Shire
Our union is working hard to resolve the negotiations for your new enterprise agreement. Last ... read more
Whitehorse CC -Updated meeting room and additional zoom meeting for members to attend!
The ASU will be holding several paid union meeting - details below. These meetings have been read more
Stonnington EA Negotiation Meetings Kick Off
The ASU bargaining group commenced negotiation meetings last week for your new Enterprise ... read more
ASU Members to vote on industrial action at GRLC
After increasing frustrations with enterprise bargaining, culminating in a sub-standard ... read more
ASU Dispute – Flexible Work Arrangements at CoGG
Last week the ASU lodged a formal dispute with City of Greater Geelong, challenging a decision ... read more
Manningham CC: Enterprise Agreement Offer Rejected by ASU Members
Well done to all who participated in recent member meetings, completed surveys and talked to ... read more
Bethany EA Update
The ASU bargaining group met with Bethany representatives last week to progress your new ... read more
Stonnington City Council Delegate Election Outcome
The ASU is proud to announce that Darcy Kendler has now been elected as an ASU ... read more
Merri Creek Management Committee Paid Time Union Meeting – 21 April
The ASU will be holding a paid union meeting at Merri Creek Management Committee. These ... read more
Stonnington Meetings – Better Pay and Conditions for Local Government Workers
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Whitehorse City Council – ASU Meetings on Your EA
The ASU will be holding several paid union meetings. These meetings have been approved by Human read more
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Union Meeting
The ASU will be holding a union meeting to discuss Enterprise Bargaining and Council’s proposed read more
ASU Representatives meet with CFA
On Wednesday morning, ASU representatives, including Branch Secretary Lisa Darmanin, met with ... read more
ASU Members take on the Government
Did you see us?! Yesterday incredible ASU members in airlines took truth to power and spoke read more
ASU Wins at Fair Work Commission
Yesterday at the Fair Work Commission the ASU and AWU were successful in arguing that the City ... read more
Moonee Valley CC – ASU EBA Member Meetings
As bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement is set to recommence next month, your Union ... read more
Hobsons Bay Urgent ASU Member Meetings
The EBA vote came to a screeching halt when the ASU identified concerns about the document that read more
Whitehorse CC: What is your preference for EA Negotiations? We want to hear from you!
Some of you may be aware that your Enterprise Agreement (EA) expires on 21 August 2021. It ... read more
Stonnington CC: Aged Services Log of Claims Meeting 4:00-5:00 25 March & 1 April
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORKERS: Aged Services Every ASU member is ... read more
Insecure Work Information Session for ASU delegates
Around 20% of all local government employees are now casual! The growth of insecure work is ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Latrobe City Council Depot Workers
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Ventia ASU PAID Meeting re LOG OF CLAIMS
The ASU will be holding a paid union meeting, details below. The purpose of the meeting is to ... read more
Community Care Mass Meeting Next Week
Our mass meeting is fast approaching, we would like to extend this invite to all non-members ... read more
AusNet ASU Members Meetings
The ASU will be holding two paid members meetings via MS Teams to discuss the upcoming EA ... read more
South East Water Members Meeting Next Wednesday
The ASU will be holding a members’ meeting to discuss preparations for our next round of ... read more
10 Year Social and Affordable Housing Strategy
The Victorian State Government is currently undertaking consultation as it sets out a ten year ... read more
Latrobe CC – ASU Bargaining Update at Latrobe City Council
On Monday 22 March your ASU bargaining representatives met with LCC management to talk about ... read more
Yarriambiack Shire Council Enterprise Agreement Update
We have finalised negotiations on your new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement. The agreement will ... read more
Drug and Alcohol random testing at Citywide Sites
ASU members have been raising concerns about the practice of Drug & Alcohol Testing. The read more
City of Whittlesea – Superannuation Underpayment
City of Whittlesea has admitted to a payroll error, regarding those staff who have received ... read more
ASU takes Hobsons Bay City Council to Federal Court again
On behalf of members formerly employed in Home Care Services with Hobsons Bay, the ASU has ... read more
Feedback Required: City of Launceston Wages Offer
The ASU Bargaining team have been negotiating with CoL regarding your pay and conditions at ... read more
Changes at Uniting – Please Update Your Details
ASU members at Uniting may be aware that there are some changes underway there, including in ... read more
Stonnington CC – Enterprise Agreement 2021 Survey – Tell the ASU What You Think!
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR STONNINGTON COUNCIL WORKERS Bargaining for a new Enterprise ... read more
Improving workplace conditions at Swan Hill Rural City Council
ITS TIME TO FIGHT FOR YOUR PAY AND CONDITIONS Council workers have been on the frontline ... read more
Huon Valley Bargaining for your Enterprise Agreement coming to the end
Bargaining for your new Enterprise Agreement is coming towards a close with Council eager to ... read more
ASU Enterprise Agreement Meetings at Launch Housing
You may have heard that we are formally commencing bargaining for a new enterprise ... read more
East Gippsland Shire – Update on enterprise agreement negotiations
On Wednesday 17 March your ASU bargaining representatives met with EGSC management to continue ... read more
Lower Murray Water – Union meeting at Lower Murray Water about enterprise agreement
We have commenced bargaining for your new enterprise agreement which governs your employment ... read more
Mallee CMA – Union meeting about enterprise agreement negotiations
We have commenced bargaining for your new enterprise agreement which governs your employment ... read more
Qantas Town Hall raises more questions than it answers
On 11 March, the Federal Government announced a support package for the tourism and aviation ... read more
Mornington Peninsula EA UPDATE
The ASU concluded a round of update meetings last week, providing a detailed overview of the ... read more
It’s what’s needed to get a better deal at Casey!
This week the ASU concluded a round of meetings seeking members views on Councils latest ... read more
Central Coast Council ASU Meeting – What conditions is management wanting to change?
We have had a few negotiation meetings now and your ASU Organiser, Jess Cassidy, would like to ... read more
ASU Members Meeting next Tuesday – time to fix the culture at CFA
The ASU is aware of reports of sexual harassment and gendered violence at CFA. We believe ... read more
ASU survey for APM employees
As you are aware, APM has taken steps to terminate the Konekt Employment Enterprise Agreement ... read more
Don’t Close the Door – Sign the Petition to Save Homelessness Services!
The Federal Government is set to cut funding to homelessness services by over ... read more
Merri Health seek to bargain with the ASU for an individual Enterprise Agreement
The ASU was notified by Merri Health this week of its intention to commence bargaining for the ... read more
Maribyrnong CC – ASU meeting at the Depot BBQ area tomorrow morning
A meeting is being held in the BBQ area at the depot tomorrow to discuss recruitment, ... read more
ASU Glen Eira Intro to Change in Residential Aged Care
Introduction to Change Consolidation of Council’s Residential Aged Care facilities @ Glen Eira ... read more
In-Home Aged Care – Delegates role in ASU’s Aged Care Campaign
Last week at the Community Care delegates meeting, attendees went through what the Royal ... read more
Manningham CC – Important ASU Update: EA Offer & Member Survey
At the recent round of ASU members meetings, a revised position on your pay increase and ... read more
MyState – Whose Branch is closing next?
Enterprise agreement negotiations are progressing at MyState with the company tabling their log read more
City of Greater Geelong ASU Member Meetings – Log of Claims endorsement
After meeting in February to update the ASU Log of Claims, we now need to meet to endorse the ... read more
Whitehorse CC – Paid ASU meeting at the Whitehorse Depot
The ASU will be holding a paid union meeting at the Whitehorse Depot- details below. These ... read more
Boroondara City Council Enterprise Bargaining Update
The ASU would like to wish you a big congratulations for your feedback and for attending the ... read more
Yarra City Council Enterprise Bargaining Update
The ASU would like to wish you a big congratulations for your feedback and for attending the ... read more
VicRoads – ASU achieves big win for agency staff
VicRoads has today announced that 60 agency staff will be converted to ongoing, directly ... read more
CFA – Allegations of sexual harassment and assault in CFA
The widely publicised allegations of sexual harassment and assault in CFA are deeply ... read more
Local Government Delegate Network
This year will be another year of challenges for ASU members. COVID will be with us for at read more
Clarence City Council ASU Paid Time Meetings
ASU Organiser Karen Tantari will be holding paid time meetings to finalise the draft log of ... read more
Moira Shire Enterprise Agreement Update
After the vote at our last members' meeting, we have reached an agreement for your EA. The ... read more
NHVR – Telematics and Duty Driving – Members Meeting Next Thursday
ASU will be holding a members meeting to discuss the next steps on the Telematics and Duty ... read more
ASU Delegate Election at Stonnington City Council: Nomination of Darcy Kendler
On Thursday 11 March 2021 ASU member Darcy Kendler formally nominated to become an ASU delegate read more
VicRoads Members Meetings
The ASU will be holding members meetings across the state to discuss today’s Joint Venture ... read more
Cardinia Shire Council ASU Member Meeting
The ASU will be holding a MS Teams meeting for members at Cardinia Shire Council. DATE: ... read more
EBA Update Meeting at Moorabool Shire Council
Your ASU Delegates and Officials have now been at the bargaining table for over 14 months. At ... read more
Mass Community Care Online Members Meeting
In preparation to defend and adapt Aged Care in Local Government now the recommendations from ... read more
What we are negotiating for at Brimbank City Council
Enterprise bargaining has kicked off again. We have held meetings over the last couple of weeks read more
No to part-privatisation of VicRoads
The Australian Services Union opposes any form of privatisation or ‘private sector involvement’ read more
VicRoads EA receives overwhelming endorsement
While the ASU’s opposition to the part-privatisation of VicRoads is grabbing the headlines, ... read more
Energy Enterprise Bargaining Update
2021 is looking to be a busy year in bargaining for the Transmission & Distribution and ... read more
The ASU in workplaces across Victoria
The ASU is there by your side when there is an issue at work. And at dozens of councils across ... read more
Secure Jobs in Local Government
The economic recovery from COVID-19 will be lead by the spending of working people. Local ... read more
Members win back ADOs & 9 Day Fortnight
What happened in Covid? Delegates reluctantly agreed at the Consultation Committee in ... read more
Disappointing Response from Clarence City Council Management
ASU Tasmanian Coordinator, Aaron De La Torre, met with management and employee bargaining ... read more
Morrison Government turns its back on airlines workers
This morning the Federal Government announced its aviation industry support package and in ... read more
URGENT online briefing – Save Homelessness Services
Right now the Australian Services Union alongside Homelessness Australia is campaigning to ... read more
When Council Services Are Under Attack – Stand Up, Fight Back!
Last year Yarra Ranges Shire Council Officers put up a recommendation to your elected ... read more
Zoom Instructions for Delegates
In preparation for our Community Care delegates meeting at 4pm tomorrow you should familiarize ... read more
ASU member stands up to remain working from home!
As the recent snap lockdown has shown, Victoria is still grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic, ... read more
From Strength to Strength Representing Workers
The Australian Services Union is there every day representing workers in Social and Community ... read more
Melbourne CC – ASU Members are Proud to Run this City!
One of the most outrageous things we have heard this year is that one of your bosses, the ... read more
ASU Welcomes Mental Health Royal Commission Recommendations
The Australian Services Union has welcomed findings of the Royal Commission into Victoria's ... read more
Stop work action makes a difference
ASU members at Glenorchy City Council recently took the drastic step of stopping work in the ... read more
Free Bargaining Training for ASU Members
It’s a big year for enterprise bargaining for ASU members in Tasmania, with 27 enterprise ... read more
Bargaining for Change
The ASU is here to improve the working lives of our members. That’s why we invest significant ... read more
VicRoads – What does the Joint venture mean for your job security?
The ASU will be holding members meetings across the state to discuss today’s Joint Venture ... read more
City of Casey – Admiration doesn’t pay the bills
In his 2019/2020 Financial Report Glenn Patterson CEO said the following regarding ... read more
Yarra Plenty Regional Libraries Bargaining Update
The ASU & YPRL have commenced the Enterprise Bargaining process. We are undertaking a ... read more
Whitehorse Transfer Station Paid ASU Member Meetings
The ASU will be holding two meetings at the Transfer Station. These meetings have been approved read more
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Health and Safety Paramount/Union Meeting Dates
Your Health and Safety is Paramount We are aware in recent weeks that employee names have ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Latrobe City Council Workers
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for East Gippsland Shire Workers
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
State Government Exploring Private Sector Involvement in VicRoads
The state government have announced today that they plan to explore private sector involvement ... read more
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council PAID meetings re negotiations
The ASU will be holding PAID meetings to discuss the status of negotiations. The meeting ... read more
Devonport CC – ASU Meetings – EA discussion update
Your ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding meetings so we can discuss, and gather feedback read more
What you need to know about the Royal Commission’s recommendations
The ASU has devised a quick guide for members which draw out some of the most important ... read more
ERMHA – Client needs & worker safety impacted by reduction in Carpool!
Removing the tools, we use to complete our job is only going to make an extremely difficult Job read more
Enterprise Agreement Survey for East Gippsland Shire Council Workers
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR EAST GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL WORKERS Bargaining for a new ... read more
Gender Equality Roadshow for VicRoads Delegates
You are invited to an important virtual briefing designed by the Commission for Gender Equality read more
Gender Equality Roadshow for CFA Delegates
You are invited to an important virtual briefing designed by the Commission for Gender Equality read more
Gender Equality Roadshow for Water and Parks Delegates
You are invited to an important virtual briefing designed by the Commission for Gender Equality read more
Housing & Homelessness ERO funding Crisis
Housing & Homelessness ERO funding Crisis $20 Million shortfall just in Victoria ... read more
Gender Equality Roadshow for Local Government Delegates
You are invited to an important virtual briefing designed by the Commission for Gender Equality read more
Enterprise Agreement Survey for Latrobe City Council Workers
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR LATROBE CITY COUNCIL WORKERS Bargaining for a new Enterprise ... read more
Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System
The Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System handed down its final report ... read more
Bass Coast SC – ASU update on app could potentially track movement of members
The ASU was contacted regarding the new app being rolled out in the Parks department and ... read more
Manningham EA Update: ASU Counter Position
It was great to see so many members from across different areas of council at members meetings ... read more
Parliamentary Support Line
The ASU today welcomes the Government’s announcement of an independent telephone support line ... read more
ASU Delegates Meeting To Defend Community Aged Care in 2021
The Royal Commission into Aged Care has now released its recommendations. Let's get together read more
Kingston Childcare Matters!
The ASU held an after-hours meeting with members across all Kingston Childcare sites several ... read more
Yarra City Council Delegate Election Outcome
The ASU is proud to announce that Kieran Rickard has now been elected as an ASU ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Swan Hill Rural City Council Workers
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Southern Tasmania International Women’s Day – Women of Steel screening
To celebrate International Women’s Day 2021 the ASU has purchased tickets for a special ... read more
EBA survey for ASU members at Hume City Council
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement has now commenced. As an ASU Member, you are ... read more
ERMHA have reduced the Carpool
Removing the tools, we need to use to do our work is only going to make an extremely difficult ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Boroondara City Council Workers
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Merri Health seek to bargain with the ASU for an individual Enterprise Agreement
The ASU was notified by Merri Health this week of their intention to commence bargaining for ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Yarra City Council Workers
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
ASU Housing and Homelessness Meeting
A lot is still happening in the Housing and Homelessness sector, such as the Working for ... read more
Wyndham CC – Introduction of Change – Community Support (Youth Services unit)
Wyndham City Council has provided the ASU with formal notification of a review process in their read more
Warrnambool City Council ASU Members Meetings
The Australian Services Union Branch Secretary Lisa Darmanin will be holding meetings for all ... read more
Calling all Childrens Services members!
Childcare Educators across local government are invited to meet on the 25th of February at 7pm ... read more
ASU Members Melbourne City Council February 21 Update
All members should have had their 9-Day fortnight ADO entitlement reinstated as agreed with ... read more
Latrobe CC – It’s time to negotiate a new enterprise agreement
ASU Delegates Linda Davies, Jason Horscroft & Ian Ricketts are working with ASU Organiser ... read more
ASU Members City of Hume update February 2021
Your current enterprise agreement will expire on 30th June 2021. In preparation for the next read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Brimbank City Council Workers
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Hume CC – Better Pay and Conditions for Local Government Workers
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR SWAN HILL RURAL CITY COUNCIL WORKERS
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement has now commenced. As an ASU Member you are ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Brimbank City Council Workers
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement has now commenced. As an ASU Member, you are ... read more
VicRoads – EA9 Ballot & ASU Members Meetings
Congratulations ASU members and delegates on delivering good bargaining outcomes for VicRoads ... read more
City of Yarra News for ASU members – February 2021
Casual Work and Snap Lockdown These last 12 months have been tough. With this most recent ... read more
Boroondara City Council – Better Pay and Conditions for Local Government Workers
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Moira Shire Council Members Meeting
You won the No Vote and now we have a new offer from Council to share with you. The ASU is ... read more
Yarra CC – Better Pay and Conditions for Local Government Workers
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Corangamite Regional Library Corporation – ASU members meeting
We have received formal notification from CRLC advising: Colac Otway Shire Council and ... read more
ERMHA – Management do not dictate who represents you!
Today ERMHA Senior management cancelled an important meeting with Delegates, about work ... read more
Manningham CC – Enterprise Agreement Member Meetings
After many months of negotiating, we will be holding member meetings to discuss Council’s offer read more
First all ASU Local Government Delegates Meeting for 2021
What a start to 2021! Now that the summer holidays are a distant memory for most, and we’ve ... read more
Central Goldfields Shire: Depot Meeting – Better Pay And Conditions for Local Government Workers
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
ASU bargaining update for Cardinia Shire Council
The ASU met with management on Wednesday 17 February to respond on your behalf to the pay ... read more
Safety Advice for ASU Members at South Gippsland Shire
Covid can have a major impact on workers’ health and safety. The best protection is having a ... read more
Yarra Plenty Regional Library – Enterprise Agreement Survey
After many delays, due largely to Covid19, your enterprise bargaining process is almost ... read more
Geelong CC – Updated EBA Member Meetings – February 2021
Please see updated schedule of Feb ASU member meetings for the upcoming EBA ... read more
Huon Valley Enterprise Agreement Report Back Meetings
Bargaining for your new Enterprise Agreement recommenced late last year. To date, negotiations ... read more
Qantas’ plans to cut Sales, Service and Baggage Desks are still totally under baked
ASU representatives met with management on Monday, 15 February and Tuesday, 16 February – and ... read more
Climate Action Now
The ASU welcomes you to the ASU Moreland for Climate Action group. Scientists overwhelmingly read more
Bethany – Important EA Update Member Meetings
During the pandemic, your ASU delegates and officials have been progressing work on the new ... read more
Wellways Underpayment Update
Further to ASU correspondence on 25 September 2020 concerning outstanding payroll errors, the ... read more
Corangamite Regional Library Corporation – Meeting for ASU members and potential members
We have received formal notification from CRLC advising the following: Colac Otway Shire ... read more
Haven Home Safe – Union Members Win Consultation and Representation
Today the ASU took HHS management to a dispute resolution meeting mediated by DHHS, regarding ... read more
ASU Delegate Election at Yarra City Council: Nomination of Kieran Rickard
On Thursday 11 February 2021 ASU member Kieran Rickard formally nominated to become an ASU ... read more
Yarra CC – Meeting to discuss treatment of library casual staff by City of Yarra
With the sudden lockdown again casuals at Yarra libraries have once again lost shifts without ... read more
Lockdown Rules for Public Sector Workers
Following the Premier’s announcement on Friday, the Government has advised of a range of ... read more
Yarra library casuals let down again
With the announcement of a 5-day snap lockdown, City of Yarra has once again let their casual ... read more
ERMHA 365- proposed changes to the carpool
The ASU has been informed that the proposed changes to the car system at ERMHA365 have not yet ... read more
DHHS Circuit Breaker information for Residential Aged Care workers
Below is a summary of advice for Residential Aged Care members working in Council facilities as read more
DHHS advice for members in Community Aged Care Workers
Below is a summary of advice from the Department of Health for Community Care workers – who are read more
Casey City Council Changes to EBA update meetings this week
Due to the Government’s recent lockdown and working from home orders the following on-site ... read more
Cardinia SC - ASU Member Meeting
We have a pay offer from Cardinia Shire. Members are raising serious concerns about ... read more
Gippsland Water EA Progress Report
The Australian Services Union will be holding a meeting to update you on negotiations. DATE: read more
Derwent Valley Council Outdoor Members Enterprise Bargaining for pay and conditions
Bargaining for pay and conditions will commence on Tuesday 16 February. Please see an updated ... read more
Derwent Valley Council Indoor Members Enterprise Bargaining for pay and conditions
Bargaining for your pay and conditions will commence on Tuesday. Please see an updated log of ... read more
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Important Union Meetings
The ASU will be holding meetings across Glamorgan Spring Bay Council. You are strongly ... read more
Glenorchy City Council ASU Enterprise Bargaining Update: Your Feedback Required
Enterprise Bargaining for your pay and conditions continues. Congratulations to all those ... read more
Glenorchy City Council Outdoor workers ASU Enterprise Bargaining Update: Your Feedback Required
Enterprise Bargaining for your pay and conditions continues. Congratulations to all those ... read more
Meeting to discuss MIND’s proposal to cut costs by reducing staff wages
The ASU has been advised MIND is proposing major change within the SIL workforce. We hold ... read more
We have an EA offer – union update for members at Loy Yang A!
Australian Services Union is proud to announce we secured an offer. On Wednesday 10Th February ... read more
Ballarat CC – Update on BALC Redundancies
Representatives from the ASU met with management (including the CEO) yesterday to discuss the ... read more
After Hours Kingston Childcare Meeting
ASU Organiser Lorraine Di Pietrantonio will be holding an after-hours meeting for Childcare ... read more
Manningham City Council EA update
Your union met again with Manningham Council on Tuesday 9 February. It was a longer meeting as ... read more
Bayside CC – Notification of Change to Community Services
Bayside City Council has provided the ASU with formal notification of proposed changes to the ... read more
Enterprise Bargaining at MyState
The ASU has only today been notified that bargaining for a new enterprise agreement is about to read more
Ventia Members have your say on the EA!
In preparations for the enterprise agreement (EA) negotiations, the ASU have put together a ... read more
Cardinia SC – EA Offer – not good enough!
Your employer has offered this pay deal each year: 1% 1.2% 1.4 % 1.5% We told them ... read more
Central Goldfields Shire Enterprise Agreement Meeting
It’s time to start bargaining for your next Enterprise Agreement. ASU Organiser Danny Harris read more
Darebin CC – Member Update & Meeting Notification re Fleet Policy
Having just recently returned from Annual Leave, this is the first letter from me to everyone ... read more
ASU Members City of Whittlesea update February 2021
You are probably aware by now that the City of Whittlesea has notified yet another “Proposed ... read more
Hume City Council Maffra St Depot Meetings
The Australian Services Union will be holding paid meetings for all Hume City Council Depot ... read more
Yarra Ranges Shire Council HACC Members Meeting
Late last year Council Officers put a report to Council recommending that Council cease direct ... read more
Derwent Valley Council – Enterprise Bargaining Union Meetings: Tuesday 9 Feb
Welcome back to 2021. Enterprise Bargaining for your pay and conditions is commencing at ... read more
Paid Time Meetings at TasWater
ASU Organiser, Karen Tantari will be holding meetings at TasWater state-wide to discuss the ... read more
Glenorchy City Council – Enterprise Bargaining Union Meetings: Tuesday 9 Feb
Enterprise Bargaining for your pay and conditions at work has continued in 2021 with bargaining read more
VicRoads – ASU continues to fight for agency staff
ASU delegates are continuing to campaign to get agency staff at VicRoads converted to ongoing, ... read more
YSAS Preston site Closed from COVID risk – Union Delegates Monitoring Conditions
YSAS Delegates recently notified the ASU Branch that the Preston site was quickly shut down ... read more
Casey CC – Enterprise Agreement Update with Paid Meeting Details
The ASU is shocked and concerned to read the newsletter from Council CEO Glenn Patterson ... read more
IMPORTANT MEETING: For all ASU members in airlines on JobKeeper & AviationKeeper
There is an important meeting for all ASU members who work in airlines this Wednesday 10 ... read more
Mornington Peninsula SC – EA update meeting
We will be providing members with Council's wages offer and information regarding improvements ... read more
ASU Meetings at Uniting- Proposed Changes in Youth Residential Services
Following the announcement on Wednesday 27 January of a proposed new ‘Covid normal’ roster and ... read more
Clarence City Council Enterprise Agreement Meetings
ASU Organiser, Karen Tantari will be holding meetings at Clarence City Council to discuss the ... read more
Banyule City Council ASU Update
ASU Delegate Brian Uren has been a tireless advocate for union members at the operations centre read more
Meeting to discuss MIND’s proposal to cut costs by reducing staff wages
The ASU has been advised MIND is proposing major change within the SIL workforce. The ASU hold ... read more
Office based work in Victoria to return to 75% capacity.
In line with new health advice, office-based workers will be able to return to 75% capacity ... read more
Frankston Council Feedback for Consultative Committee
We will be having our first Consultative Committee meeting for the year this Thursday. There ... read more
Health and Safety Representative Meeting
The ASU invites you to our Bi-Monthly HSR meeting. DATE: Thursday 18 February 2021 TIME: ... read more
Westernport Water- ASU Update
The ASU has received an offer from management for a new Agreement. The offer is an ... read more
Shepparton City Council EA Update
The ASU will be holding an approved paid meeting to discuss the offer put to us yesterday in ... read more
ASU Young Members Facebook Group
We aren’t all the same, and we don’t always have the same experiences at work. But younger read more
Improving the work-lives of ASU members
Each year the ASU helps hundreds of members in Tasmania with information, advice and ... read more
ASU Takes Qantas to High Court
The Australian Services Union together with other unions has taken Qantas to the High Court ... read more
Geelong CC – EBA Meetings to Recommence in February!
As the last EBA outcome was just for one year while we couldn’t bargain due to Covid, ... read more
Right to consultation about returning to the office
As restrictions are progressively eased some off-site workers are transitioning back to the ... read more
ASU Member Activism Pays Off
The dedication and activism of ASU members across the social and community services sector is ... read more
Katie Steps Up as a Delegate
As a recently elected delegate at Tenants Victoria, Katie Valenta has a very clear purpose: ‘I ... read more
Enterprise Agreement Win at VicRoads
The Victorian Government’s Public Sector Wages Policy restricts wage increases to a maximum of ... read more
Onshoring of jobs by Alinta Energy
The ASU has an unmatched track record of opposing outsourcing and offshoring of Australian ... read more
Delegate Profile – Amanda Pleiter
Amanda Pleiter is a Community Safety Officer at Mornington Peninsula Shire ... read more
ASU Win for Workers at Central Goldfields Shire
Being a member of the ASU matters. Because of the ASU’s intervention, workers at Central ... read more
ASU Members at Moira Shire Sticking Together
ASU members at Moira Shire Council are sticking together in opposition to their employer's ... read more
cohealth – ASU embers achieve win for Innerspace casuals
As ASU members would be aware, in September 2020 cohealth introduced changes to the Needle ... read more
Melbourne Water – Changes in Works Management
Melbourne Water has written to the ASU to advise of a proposed change in the structure of the ... read more
Overpayment at Whitehorse CC
The ASU has been advised of an overpayment claim affecting Support Workers at Council. This ... read more
Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative – Corporate Services Restructure
Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative have provided the ASU with formal notification of ... read more
Unions and employers unite for AviationKeeper now!
Last week we issued a fresh and urgent appeal to the Prime Minister for JobKeeper to be ... read more
Alpine SC – Log of Claims Meetings
This Thursday we have approved paid meeting to formulate our log of claims for the Alpine Shire read more
Manningham EA Update: First Meeting for 2021
This week we had our first bargaining meeting of the new year. All ASU claims have now been ... read more
Congratulations Moira Shire ASU members
You have done it, the EA no vote was a success, a big thank you to the delegates and the ... read more
MIND propose cost savings by reducing staff wages
The ASU has been advised MIND is proposing major change within the SIL workforce. MIND has ... read more
DVRCV and DVVic Fresh Start 2021 Members Meeting
There have been so many changes and updates in the past month we think it’s time for a member ... read more
CFA PTA Agreement Rollover Vote
We are pleased to advise that following your vote to not roll over the CFA PTA Agreement, the ... read more
Casey City Council EBA Update
EBA negotiations recommenced towards the end of last year. The ASU provided council with an ... read more
No Consultation and No Recognition of Organisers? No Way!
After trying to first resolve the dispute with Haven; Home, Safe and get them to engage and/or ... read more
NW/SW Delegates Network Meeting
The first ASU NW/SW Delegates Meeting for 2021 has been scheduled in…and will be held in ... read more
Mornington Peninsula EBA Negotiations Update- The end is near!
The EBA negotiations have recommenced following the Christmas, new year period. We are still read more
Ventia ASU paid meeting re negotiations
The ASU will be holding a paid union meeting to introduce your new ASU Organiser Lorraine Di ... read more
Gippsland Water – ASU Negotiations Update
Gippsland Water EA negotiations will resume on Thursday 21 January 2021. Our main focus on ... read more
Easing of COVID Restrictions – Local Government & Energy
With no current evidence of community transmission in Victoria, there is a further easing of ... read more
Swan Hill Rural City Council Meeting Notice
The Australian Services Union will be holding a meeting to elect ASU Delegates for the upcoming read more
Reasons to VOTE NO Moira EA No 9: Pay Offer
Members have told ASU delegates and officials that Moira conditions are pretty good. We agree ... read more
Burnie City Council ASU Log of Claims Meetings
Your ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding member meetings to revise the current ASU Log ... read more
Reasons to VOTE NO Moira EA No 9: Protect Your Redundancy Entitlements!
The ASU has advised members that one important reason to Vote No is the cap on redundancy ... read more
How much does Qantas owe you?
Today the ASU is filing a case against Qantas in the High Court of Australia on behalf of ... read more
No Pandemic Leave for Launch Workers
Following the temporary closure of the Fitzroy office due to a potential COVID case there, the ... read more
Moira Shire Council EA No 9: VOTE NO!
All staff should have received a CEO memo about the EA access period (started this week) and ... read more
VOTE NO to GRLC’s rotten EA Offer!
Between 1 – 7 February, GRLC staff will vote on whether to accept the Executive Leadership ... read more
January 2021 Covid-19 update
Happy new years to all our ASU VicTas members. We hope you had a safe and merry Christmas and ... read more
Tenacity pays off in 2020 at Hobsons Bay
As Hobsons Bay City Council employees, it’s been another tough year, but we made it through by ... read more
A big 2020, but a bigger 2021 at Moonee Valley
We’ve come to the end of a challenging year for all workers, including those at MVCC. The ... read more
Moira Shire Council – Happy Festive Season – Bring on 2021!
The ASU wishes you a safe and happy festive season. We look forward to seeing you in the New ... read more
VICROADS EA9
We are pleased to advise that the VicRoads EA9 has received overwhelming endorsement from ASU ... read more
ASU members win fight to block eviction of homeless clients from hotels
The ASU is the union for Social and Community Service’s workers and our members deal with the ... read more
ASU consultation win at YSAS
Yesterday ASU organisers and YSAS Managers held a discussion mediated by a representative of ... read more
Bargaining Update for City of Launceston
The City of Launceston Bargaining Committee held the final meeting for 2020 on Wednesday 16 ... read more
Glenorchy City Council freezes Christmas for workers and the community
Congratulations to all those members who participated in a Stop Work meeting. Following the ... read more
Kingston CC – Are vacancies advertised in your team?
The ASU has fielded concerns regarding the advertising of vacancies at council. The concerns ... read more
Golden Plains SC – Build a stronger union at Golden Plains Shire
The Fair Work Commission has issued a decision and orders to stop the GPSC Enterprise Agreement read more
Breaking: ASU Members fight off enterprise agreement termination
The ASU office has today been informed that Mackillop Family Services has cancelled the planned read more
VicRoads – EA9 Acceptance Of Offer Poll
After many months of negotiations, your ASU bargaining team are pleased to advise that we have ... read more
Moira to Postpone Enterprise Agreement Access Period After ASU Action
ASU delegates and officials attended the Fair Work Commission (FWC) yesterday, after seeking an read more
Mackillop seek to cancel your rights
The ASU office has been informed by members that Mackillop Family Services intend to hold ... read more
Moira SC – Enterprise Agreement – VOTE NO!
VOTE NO! VOTE NO! VOTE NO! Your conditions being attacked ... read more
Mitchell SC – Enterprise Agreement
The Australian Services Union, can confirm that the 2020 EA was approved by the Fair Work ... read more
ASU Hobsons Bay Update: EBA & Shutdown
EBA The parties have reached in-principle agreement (aside from the ANMF who we support in ... read more
ASU Update: Central Highlands Enterprise Agreement voted up 72%
Your Enterprise Agreement will now proceed to registration with the Fair Work Commission- this ... read more
Sexual Harassment – a big health and safety risk in Local Government
The Victorian Auditor General’s Office (VACO) just released a comprehensive report called ... read more
Glenorchy City Council Stop Work Meeting – Tues 15 Dec 9am
ASU members are directed to attend Stop Work meetings on Tuesday 15 December at 9am. This ... read more
Moira SC – VOTE NO VOTE NO VOTE NO
VOTE NO VOTE NO VOTE NO On Wednesday ASU members unanimously voted down Council’s EA ... read more
Kingston City Council Access Care Member Meeting
There has recently been a changeover in Organiser at the ASU for Kingston City Council. Your read more
Sunbury CHC & Cobaw CHS Merger
Sunbury CHC and Cobaw CHS have provided the ASU with formal notification of their ... read more
Your feedback needed- Frankston Council proposed changes
The ASU has been notified of proposed changes to the structure of Family Health Support ... read more
Mornington Peninsula SC – Enterprise Agreement Update
Your ASU delegates and organisers have been meeting with Council weekly to progress the ... read more
Covid-19 update
Congratulations to all Victorians and ASU members, with just over 5 consecutive weeks with no ... read more
Ballarat CC – ASU Organiser in Ballarat this week.
ASU organiser Will Wyatt is in Ballarat to hold discussions with members and meet non members ... read more
Latrobe News for ASU members – December 2020 Edition
Casual Work and COVID-19 These last 12 months have been tough for everyone at Latrobe from ... read more
Bargaining Update for City of Launceston
Bargaining for your EA is making good progress. The City of Launceston Bargaining Committee ... read more
Glenorchy CC – ASU Union Meetings
You are invited to union meetings to discuss Enterprise Bargaining. Join us to discuss the ... read more
Shepparton EA Meeting: Wed 9 December
The ASU will be holding a paid Enterprise Agreement meeting to discuss the proposal put to us ... read more
Cardinia Shire Council ASU Members Meeting: Agreement Update
Your ASU representatives Maree & Cindy met with management on Wednesday 2 December. We ... read more
ASU Climate Change Workshop
Recently at our 2020 Local Government and Energy delegates conference, the ASU conducted a ... read more
City of Port Phillip WIN for workers in Insecure work!
It has been a tough year for all of us, with many learnings from this pandemic. One major ... read more
City of Melbourne – Fantastic Win for ASU Members
Council have agreed to reinstate the 9-Day fortnight ADO entitlement. The ASU and its ... read more
Glenorchy ASU Update: Time to sound the alarm
Enterprise Bargaining at Glenorchy City Council was due to commence in April. Council have had ... read more
Meeting for ASU Members at Origin Energy
All members are invited to a paid meeting on Wednesday 9 December, to discuss the upcoming ... read more
ASU Library Member Meeting at Yarra City Council
Your ASU Delegate Toby Gooley is calling a library member meeting to discuss events this year ... read more
Colony 47: ASU calls for fairness this festive season
Today, almost one hundred Colony 47 employees were due a wage increase. In 2017, employees ... read more
State Budget will address disadvantage and help vulnerable Victorians
Announced investments in the recent state budget in the social and community services sector ... read more
United to win better conditions at Good Shepherd
When ASU members unite and band together, we can achieve great things! ASU delegates at Good read more
Launching into a COVID-Safe Return to Work
With government directions on working from home likely to change soon for community services ... read more
ASU Tasmanian Young Member Engagement Survey
Are you aged 35 or under? Want to help us make the ASU relevant for you and other young ... read more
ASU members concerns heard at the highest level
Each year the Tasmanian Legislative Council conduct Government Business Scrutiny Hearings, and ... read more
Delegate Profile – Craig Dickinson, Kingborough Council
My name is Craig Dickinson. I am employed as a Plant Operator with the Kingborough Council ... read more
VicRoads
ASU members at VicRoads were happy to see that the state government did not decide to privatise read more
Greater Western Water
The merger of Western Water and City West Water has raised serious concerns about outsourcing ... read more
ASU Win
Local Government in-home aged care workers provide an essential service. They are often the ... read more
Delegate Profile – Steve James, Moira Shire Council
Steve James just clocked over his 44 year anniversary at Moira Shire Council. As a Works ... read more
Boost for Crisis on the Frontline Campaign
Years of underfunding and cost-shifting by state and federal governments have caused a crisis ... read more
Brimbank City Council – Meeting for ASU Members this Wednesday
The ASU will be holding a member meeting on Wednesday. Outdoors workers from Keilor and ... read more
RAV EA Log of Claims Progressing!
The ASU and your delegates have been meeting with RAV and staff non-union bargaining ... read more
Moira CC – BBQ RSVP
The ASU is holding a paid meeting to update members in regards to the Moira Shire Council ... read more
Moira Shire Council Paid Meeting & BBQ – RSVP Here!
The ASU is holding a paid meeting to update members on the Moira Shire Council Enterprise ... read more
ASU Members Hume City Council November Update.
The current Enterprise Agreement is due to expire on 30th June 2021. In preparation for the ... read more
ASU Protected Action Ballot SUCCESSFUL: Last chance for Glenorchy City Council
Congratulations! We’ve received news from the Australian Electoral Commission that the ... read more
COTA member’s meeting
Your ASU Delegates and Officials are in the process of bargaining for a new Enterprise ... read more
Moorabool Shire Council EA Negotiations Update
The ASU is holding two virtual meetings via MS Teams for ASU members to discuss the Enterprise ... read more
Central Highlands Water – Log of Claims and New Delegate Nomination
ASU organiser Will Wyatt and delegate Michelle Maggi held discussions with union members Wed ... read more
Yarra City Council ASU delegate election outcome
The ASU is proud to announce that Ethan Peak has now been elected as an ASU ... read more
ASU meeting for Community Care workers at Yarra Ranges Shire
The ASU is calling a members meeting with Community Care workers at Yarra Ranges Shire to ... read more
Centacare amalgamation
The ASU has been informed of the amalgamation of Centacare Ballarat; Catholic Care ... read more
What next for your ASU Qantas EBA?
The ASU National Negotiating Team recently met with Qantas senior management representatives to read more
Calling all Shepparton Childrens Services members!
Thank you to all the early learning educators at Greater Shepparton City Council who have ... read more
Anglicare Tasmania 2020 Collective Agreement
As you would be aware your 2020 Collective Agreement is now available for your review in ... read more
ASU Update- Colony 47: The Grinch That Froze Christmas
Yesterday, the ASU notified Colony 47 of a dispute pertaining to their intention to freeze ... read more
State Budget a triple win for Victoria
The state budget handed down today by the Andrews government delivers on services for ... read more
Budget Update for Local Government
The Andrews Government handed the Victorian budget today – here’s the snapshot of what it means read more
Clarence CC – There’s plenty of money to spend, just not on your wages
Last night (Monday, 23 November 2020), at Clarence City Council’s Ordinary Council Meeting, ... read more
Moonee Valley Not all we asked for, but is it enough?
We recently asked ASU members if you required the transmission of business clause to be ... read more
Melbourne CC – Monthly ADOs reinstated but not the 9-Day fortnight arrangement.
The ASU has now lodged a dispute with the Fair Work Commission which has been listed for ... read more
Easing COVID Restrictions – Local Government Update
On Sunday the Premier announced further easing restrictions applying from 11:59pm 22 November ... read more
ASU Organisation Re-Design Phase 2 and 3 Update @ Boroondara City Council
Thank you to those that have provided feedback and who attended the ASU meeting held on 16th ... read more
Hobart City Council Enterprise Agreement Report Back Meetings
The ASU and AWU will be holding meetings across Hobart City Council. These meetings will be to ... read more
Hume ASU delegates advocating for members at this week’s meeting
Thank you to all the early learning educators at Hume City Council who recently attended a ... read more
ASU call on Colony 47 to live their ‘Advantaged Thinking’
You uphold the values of Colony 47 day in, day out, in the client-facing work you do. Colony 47 read more
Employers must consult – Tasmania
An employer and/or person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) MUST consult with workers read more
ASU Update – City of Launceston EA Bargaining
Bargaining for your enterprise agreement is progressing with the third meeting of the City of ... read more
ASU Housing and Homelessness Meeting
With recent housing-related funding announcements, the state budget announcement next week, ... read more
Employers must consult
An employer and/or person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) MUST consult with workers read more
Eastern Regional Libraries – New ASU organiser and Log of Claims information
There has recently been a changeover in organisers, Lorraine Di Pietrantonio has replaced ... read more
Kingborough Council – Enterprise Agreement Update
As you are aware, due to the effects of COVID-19 on Kingborough Council’s financial position, ... read more
Colony 47 – URGENT: ASU Union meetings tomorrow
You are invited to attend Union Meetings at Colony 47 tomorrow, Thursday 19th from 12pm. You ... read more
Cardinia SC – ASU Stands up for ADOs & Back Pay.
Today (18/11/20) our union raised two key issues on your behalf: When can we get an ADO ... read more
Mansfield SC – MOU Update
Mansfield Shire asked for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to vary our current agreement. ... read more
Productivity Commission Mental Health Report
The ASU welcomes the Productivity Commission’s final mental health inquiry report and it’s ... read more
New Victorian Waste Act & Waste Authority
The State Government has announced they will establish a new single authority overseeing waste, read more
Derwent Valley Council Enterprise Agreement Negotiations
The ASU has been advised that a Notice of Employee Representational Rights (NERR) has been sent read more
2020 OH&S Conference
This was the sixth year Victorian Trades Hall Council partnered with WorkSafe Victoria for the ... read more
Local Government Delegates Awarded
At our recent Delegates conference, we recognised some extraordinary delegates. You can read a ... read more
What is Banyule management afraid of?
Just over two weeks ago, the ASU was sent a two sentence email to let us know that Banyule ... read more
Central Highlands Council update: Your pay and conditions at work
Central Highlands Council has now distributed copies of the Central Highlands Agreement 2020 ... read more
ASU Meetings Today and Tomorrow at Glenorchy City Council
We are sorry that details of upcoming ASU meetings at Glenorchy City Council were not included ... read more
ASU welcomes investment in public and community housing
The Australian Services Union welcomes the Andrews Government's announced investment of $5.3 ... read more
Glenorchy City Council Important Information on Voting, Union Meetings & Log Of Claims
We’ve seen Alderman/Councillors receive a 2.4% pay rise in recent weeks, yet we have not ... read more
ASU Gippsland Water Bargaining Update
We, your representatives, are negotiating hard to improve wages and conditions. We are pursuing read more
Aurora Energy Restructure News
Recently Aurora Energy contacted the ASU to discuss the “Test & Grow” stage of the new ... read more
CAFS member meeting
The ASU is inviting you to a meeting tomorrow, to provide an update on Enterprise Bargaining ... read more
ASU Delegate Election at Yarra City Council: Nomination of Ethan Peak
On 12th November 2020 ASU member Ethan Peak formally nominated to become an ASU delegate at ... read more
Stonnington City Council Delegate Election Outcome
The ASU is proud to announce that Steve Robertson has now been elected as an ASU ... read more
Melbourne City Council – ASU Lodges a Dispute with FWC
The ASU has now lodged a dispute with the Fair Work Commission regarding those members who ... read more
Boroondara City Council Delegate Election Outcome
The ASU is proud to announce that Rachel Sergi has now been elected as an ASU ... read more
Boroondara City Council Re-Design Phase 3 Meeting Notice
Your ASU Organiser and Delegate attended a Fair Work conciliation on behalf of members on ... read more
Hydro Tasmania Transformation
Recently, the ASU became aware of changes occurring within the business. Following Hydro ... read more
Huon Valley Council Enterprise Agreement Bargaining to Recommence
In July this year, the ASU requested that bargaining recommence for your Enterprise Agreement. ... read more
Manningham CC – Important Job Security Survey
As we continue to bargain for your enterprise agreement, job security has remained the key ... read more
Broadspectrum – Your ASU Organiser
Your ASU organiser for Broadspectrum has recently changed to Lorraine Di Pietrantonio. ... read more
Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Fleet Policy Changes and ASU Organiser Change
There has recently been a change over of Organisers for Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, ... read more
Central Coast Council ASU Meetings – Endorsement of Log of Claims
Your ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding meetings for members to endorse the proposed ... read more
Your ASU Organiser at Kingston City Council
Your ASU Organiser at Kingston City Council has recently changed to Lorraine Di Pietrantonio. ... read more
Metro Melbourne is opening up!
Yesterday Victoria’s Premier Dan Andrews announced that more facilities and businesses will be ... read more
UAW – Here for you if something goes wrong at work
At the last ASU members meeting, members met their new servicing organiser Dave Beckley. If you read more
Port Phillip CC – Calling all Childrens Services Members!
Following our last members' meeting, the ASU and your delegate Deidre Bell attended a meeting ... read more
Gender Transition Leave Workshop Registration
Congratulations for registering for the Gender Transition Leave workshop. You will also need to read more
Voice. Treaty. Truth.
You recently participated as part of the ASU contingent at the “Voice. Treaty. Truth. Advocacy ... read more
Uniting salary increases- are you being paid correctly?
Thanks to union members, the SCHADS Award minimum rates of pay went up from the first pay ... read more
Women- First Nations-Youth Monthly Meeting
ASU members are encouraged to attend an online event hosted by the MUA (Maritime Union of ... read more
City of Melbourne monthly ADOs reinstated
Council have agreed to reinstate the monthly ADO accruals for all those employees covered by ... read more
Qantas – Another restructure? Shame Qantas!
Qantas has announced a major restructure of its airport operations; with wide ranging impacts, ... read more
Launceston CC – ASU Update: Enterprise Agreement Bargaining
Our first meeting with the City of Launceston Bargaining Committee was held yesterday. This ... read more
Glenorchy CC – NEWSFLASH: Elected members set to receive an increase of 2.4% from November 1
What’s good for the good is good for the gander? The Director of Local Government has ... read more
Hume CC – Calling all Childrens Services members!
Thank you to all the early learning educators at Hume City Council who have played a vital role read more
Glenorchy CC – ASU Bargaining for fair pay and conditions underway
The ASU has compiled the draft log of claims and the team met with council management ... read more
Banyule CC and Geelong CC – Leisure Subcommittee
You are invited to attend the first Leisure Subcommittee meeting between the City of Banyule ... read more
Standing Up Against Outsourcing
Recently the ASU again wrote to the Water Minister Lisa Neville to seek a meeting to discuss ... read more
Banyule CC – ASU Meeting for Banyule Home Care Workers
Recently the City of Banyule put out an ad that opened up their home care services for tender. ... read more
Manningham EA Update: Secure Work and Pay Position
After well-attended members meetings, ASU delegates and officials met with Council on Tuesday ... read more
ASU Union Visits: Glamorgan Spring Bay Council
You are invited to attend the following union meetings at Glamorgan Spring Bay ... read more
Boroondara Member Meeting: Phase 3 Discussion
The ASU has now received an initial briefing on the proposed changes during Phase 3. We ... read more
City West Water and Western Water Merger
City West Water and Western Water will be integrated into one Water Authority as of July 1, ... read more
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 campaigning ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 submission 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 ... 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 ... read more
ASU Housing and Homelessness Network Meeting
Last Tuesday night the Federal Government announced the budget for the next 12 ... 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 night 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... read more
Derwent Valley – Enterprise Bargaining Update and New Delegates Elected
Enterprise Bargaining Update Yesterday, ASU officials Aaron and Samantha visited DVC ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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: 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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: ... 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 ... read more
City of Casey Enterprise Agreement Update
City of Casey management has unilaterally put an agreement out to employees to vote on. None 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 ... 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 ... read more
Port Phillip CC – OH&S in Libraries
Recently the ASU has been contacted about several OH&S concerns within library ... 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 ... 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: ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... read more
Banyule Operations and Parks & Gardens Depot Meetings
ASU Organiser Will Wyatt will be holding union meetings at the following workplaces next ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 Children's ... read more
Local Government Delegates & HSR’s Zoom Meeting
Yesterday we held a great meeting for Delegates and HSR’s with 100 ... 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 amid the ... 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: ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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