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Greater Shepparton Putting Parking Compliance Out To Tender
The ASU has received notification from City of Greater Shepparton of a preliminary decision to ... read more
Vodafone EA Approved
The ASU is pleased to advise members that the enterprise agreement we negotiated with Vodafone ... read more
Wyndham Council ASU Member Meetings
Your Wyndham City Council EBA is ready for renegotiation again, and a meeting was held on 9 ... read more
EA Negotiations Begin at EPIC
On Tuesday, 15 January 2019, ASU Acting Tasmanian Coordinator Aaron De La Torre attended the ... read more
ASU Site Visits at Hobart Community Legal Service
Your ASU Growth and Campaigns Organiser, Seranna Shutt is visiting Hobart Community Legal ... read more
ASU Site visit at Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre
Your ASU Growth and Campaigns Organiser, Seranna Shutt is visiting Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic read more
ASU Site Visit Qantas Hobart Contact Centre
Your ASU Campaigns and Growth Organiser, Seranna Shutt is visiting Qantas Hobart Contact ... read more
Berry Street – ASU Shepparton Meeting Postponed – to be rebooked soon!
Important message for ASU members at Berry Street Shepparton: Unfortunately the below scheduled read more
Have You Been Underpaid by the Brotherhood of St Laurence?
For over a year now it has been widely known and accepted by BSL management that a significant ... read more
Very Special Kids Enterprise Bargaining Update
As you know the ASU and your delegates have been meeting with Very Special Kids to negotiate ... read more
St John Trainers EA Renegotiation Guaranteed
Acting ASU Tasmanian Coordinator Aaron De La Torre and ASU Delegate Martin Mizzi met with St ... read more
Berry Street – ASU Meetings at Ballarat, Clayton, Eaglemont, Morwell & Shepparton
ASU delegates and members at Berry Street have requested we seek to commence bargaining with ... read more
ASU Site Visits – Tas Networks
The ASU will be conducting visits state-wide across TASNETWORKS sites. Please see below for ... read more
Link Health and Community – Changes to Youth Outreach Area
The ASU has been advised by Link Health and Community of changes to the Youth Outreach Area. ... read more
Knox City Council – Enterprise Agreement Negotiation
From all staff at the ASU VicTas branch we hope you had a safe and Merry Christmas, New Years ... read more
Enterprise Agreement Negotiations at the City of Kingston
The ASU protects, promotes and improves the working conditions and entitlements of our members ... read more
Frankston City Council – Come and meet the ASU
Did you know that we are about to enter into negotiations to renew your Enterprise Agreement? ... read more
Making sure ASU members have a voice
The Mercury newspaper reported last week that some southern councils are again taking steps ... read more
Special Tour for ASU members only
Special tour of Victorian Trades Hall Council restoration works for ASU at 4pm on 12 February. ... read more
Library Liaison Network Meeting
Have you heard about the ASU’s Library Liaison Network? If not, 2019 is a great time to ... read more
Community Mental Health Network Meeting
The state government portal is now open for submissions for the terms of reference for the ... read more
Port Phillip City Council – EA Survey Reminder
The ASU wishes members at Port Phillip a Happy New Year. We hope you’re enjoying a safe and ... read more
Nexus Primary Health Change Impact Statement
The ASU has been advised by Nexus Primary Health of building projects at the Broadford, Seymour read more
Sorell Council – Media Reporting on Proposed Council Mergers
The ASU is aware, through media reports, that the Sorell and Tasman merger is again on the ... read more
Hobart, Glenorchy and Kingborough – Media Reporting on Proposed Council Mergers
The ASU is concerned about recent media coverage once again proposing a merger of three of ... read more
Media Release – Council Workers Deserve Consultation on Amalgamations
The union representing local government workers has slammed southern Tasmanian councils for ... read more
City of Melton – Changes to Compliance Structure
The ASU has been advised by the City of Melton that the consultation period pertaining to ... read more
Tenants Victoria New Year Union Meeting
The Australian Services Union invites members and staff at Tenant’s Union Victoria to an ... read more
STAR Health – Important Site Changes
The Australian Services Union invites members and staff of STAR Health employed at Inkerman ... read more
City of Casey Delegates Network Meeting
This is our first network meeting and we encourage all delegates to attend as we need to ... read more
Decision to outsource Home Support Officers deferred
Maribyrnong and Hobson Bay Councils have advised workers that a decision regarding the ... read more
St John Ambulance Tasmania Survey
On Thursday next week, 10 January 2019, the ASU will be meeting with your CEO, Ross Byrne, to ... read more
Aurora Energy Enterprise Agreement Update
Aurora Energy Again Refuses to Move on its Wages Offer Following an even stronger No Vote ... read more
Unions Still Fighting Qantas Bonus Issue
The National branches of the numerous unions which have members working at Qantas, commonly ... read more
Royal Commission into Mental Health terms of reference
Today the state government released a portal for submissions for the terms of reference for the read more
City of Greater Geelong – End of Year Update
It’s been a big year at CoGG, particularly in the second half, and 2019 won’t be any quieter! ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council Depot Relocation
The recent victory by ASU members at the MVCC Depot will remain something to remember; stopping read more
Hobsons Bay Consultative Committee Meetings
“We want to talk to staff without the union in the room.” HBCC management representative What a read more
Hobsons Bay – Council Run Home Care Services
What a roller-coaster for hard-working ASU members delivering in-home care services to valuable read more
Moreland City Council Home and Community Care update
The ASU wrote to Moreland CC in September 2018 to seek confirmation of council’s position ... read more
Brimbank City Councill Parks Update
Working with Children’s Check Brimbank Council has advised an organisational change regarding ... read more
Free NDIS and Mental Health Professional Development workshops
The ASU has created a specialist NDIS and Mental Health team to support workers in NDIS ... read more
Melbourne Water Backs Down On Consolidated Pay Changes
ASU members have been successful in their campaign around proposed changes to Water Supply ... read more
Parks Festive Cheer!
The proposed weekend only ranger appointment process has been deferred, with arrangements ... read more
Help secure jobs at Nillumbik Shire
The Australian Services Union has members in diverse industries: united for a stronger voice ... read more
Launceston Aquatic Centre Enterprise Agreement – Bargaining Update
As you would be aware the ASU met with representatives from City of Launceston and the ... read more
Shire of Campaspe EA Update
It’s that time of year again. From all staff at the ASU we would like to wish you and your ... read more
Nillumbik Council threatens jobs in lead up to Christmas
Nillumbik Shire Council will decide whether kerbside waste collections services will be ‘market read more
New ASU Delegate Nomination for Barwon Child, Youth and Family
ASU Delegates are the essential link between the ASU office and the ASU membership within each ... read more
Frankston City Council – Enterprise Agreement Survey
It is time for us to begin the process of renegotiation for your enterprise agreement, the ... read more
Hydro Tasmania ASU Feedback Meeting
As per the consultation clause within your Hydro Tasmania Enterprise Agreement, we have booked ... read more
Hobart City Council ASU Survey on Alcohol & Other Drugs Policy
The ASU is seeking your feedback in relation to your Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy and ... read more
Enterprise Agreement Negotiations at the City of Monash
Please be advised of the following important matters: NEGOTIATIONS ON WAGES & CONDITIONS ... read more
Hobart City Council ASU Visit
ASU Organisers Karen Tantari and Seranna Shutt will be holding a meeting at Clearys Gates ... read more
Kingston City Council Enterprise Agreement Negotiations Next Year
Please be advised that an ASU membership meeting will be held for Braeside and Bonbeach Depot ... read more
Refusal of Foundation House Management to Honour Previously Agreed Wages Increase Convention
URGENT MEMBERS MEETING DATE: Wednesday 19 December TIME: 12 Midday VENUE: West Wing Meeting ... read more
Whittlesea City Council – ASU Paid Meeting 19 December – Be there!
Paid meeting for Civic Centre Staff 19 December 2018. Your ASU Delegate Team met on 1 November ... read more
North East Water – Ballot Reminder & Members Meetings
The protected action ballot is underway, and members are reminded to return their completed ... read more
Enterprise Agreement Negotiations at the City of Kingston
Please be advised of the following important matters: NEGOTIATIONS ON WAGES & CONDITIONS ... read more
Brimbank City Council – Your Leave Loading further explained
Thanks for your questions! Further to the information provided in the recent newsletter, please read more
Foundation House Negotiation Update
There have been several meetings that have taken place between the ASU and your Employer; ... read more
Brotherhood of St Laurence Member Update
Over the past few months since negotiations for a new Enterprise Agreement have completed ... read more
Melbourne Water Management seeks to slash wages in Water Supply
CONSOLIDATED PAY CHANGES In an outrageous attack on Melbourne Water workers, Management are ... read more
Hobsons Bay City Council Outdoor Staff Meeting Notice
Your campaigning organiser Luke Cherry will be visiting the Hobsons Bay City Council depot to ... read more
Water Industry Delegates Network – Last Meeting for 2018 and Xmas Breakup
It’s our last meeting for 2018, and what a huge year it has been for the ASU in the Water ... read more
South East Water – Changes at Iota – Have Your Say
Management at South East Water have written to ASU to advise of proposed changes at iota (see ... read more
Annual Leave Loading at Brimbank
At a recent meeting, members had questions regarding the payment of annual leave loading and ... read more
ASU Site Visit – Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre
Your ASU Campaigns and Growth Organiser, Seranna Shutt is visiting Hobart Aquatic Centre DATE: ... read more
New ASU Delegate Nomination for Brotherhood of St Laurence
ASU Delegates are the essential link between the ASU and the membership within each workplace. ... read more
Maribyrnong City Council – Delegate Nomination
ASU Delegates are the essential link between the ASU and the membership within each workplace. ... read more
New Canon EBA – Agreed in Principle
On the 27th of November 2018, in a face to face meeting in Sydney, the ASU, Canon and 2 ... read more
ASU City of Port Phillip Enterprise Agreement Prep Kicks Off
A new enterprise agreement will be negotiated by ASU Officials and Delegates with council ... read more
ASU / EPIC Enterprise Agreement Survey
ASU Organiser Aaron De La Torre will be entering into negotiations for your new enterprise ... read more
Tasmania needs a pay rise
The ASU has been able to bargain for improved wages and conditions for Tasmanian members. But ... read more
End of Year Message (TAS)
As the year comes to a close, we want to wish all members and their families a happy and safe ... read more
End of Year Message (VIC)
As the year comes to a close, we want to wish all members and their families a happy and safe ... read more
Active and engaged for ASU Energy members
The ASU is working to protect, promote and improve the working conditions and provide a ... read more
Hobsons Bay & Maribyrnong Community Meeting for Home Care – 10 December 2018
As you should by now be aware, Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong City Councils have put their home ... read more
EA Negotiations Progressing Well at Brighton Council
ASU Organiser Aaron De La Torre met with employee bargaining representatives from Brighton ... read more
Echuca Regional Meeting Notice
We are conducting state wide meetings to get members feedback and input into our plans to win. ... read more
Parks Victoria & CFA – Data Breach
The ASU has become aware of a data breach at Parks Victoria and CFA that included personal ... read more
Hobsons Bay & Maribyrnong Community Meeting for Home Care – 10th December 2018
As you should by now be aware, Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong City Councils have put their home ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council – Call to support Shuter Street early childhood educators
Shuter Street Occasional Care Centre has been in operation for 30 years and has been undergoing read more
TasWater ASU Northern Site Visits
ASU Organiser Karen Tantari will be visiting the following sites to meet with Northern members ... read more
Kingborough Council Q&A Session with the Mayor & Councillors
On behalf of staff, the ASU is facilitating a Q&A session with the new Mayor, Dean Winter, ... read more
Good Faith Bargaining at North East Water goes to Fair Work Commission
The ASU recently participated in a conference before Commissioner Lee, about an application ... read more
Hobart City Council Indoor Members Site Visit
ASU Organisers Karen Tantari and Seranna Shutt will be holding a meeting (with morning tea ... read more
Geelong Regional Library Corporation Meeting Notice
ASU Organiser, Luke Cherry, will be visiting library sites on the following dates/times, to ... read more
ASU membership at YACVic is growing and engaged
EBA negotiations at Youth Affairs Council Victoria are now at a crucial stage. The ASU has been read more
Federal Government must commit to Community Mental Health funding
On 30 June next year funding for vital mental health programs such as Personal Helpers and ... read more
Delegate Profile: Corinn Strating
Unions have always been a part of my life. My parents are strong unionists, both coming from ... read more
Inventive Recruitment Strategies
At a recent delegates training course creative recruiting strategies were explored. A task was ... read more
MacKillop Update – Underpayment Follow Up
On 23 November ASU delegates and officials met with the MacKillop CEO and HR to discuss two ... read more
Leisure Update
As warmer weather approaches and everyone heads over to our local leisure centres it is a ... read more
Your Rights when your employer contemplates outsourcing!
The ASU strongly opposes outsourcing and is fighting to Keep Services Council. We have had some read more
Fair Work Commission Raises Concerns with Vodafone EA
The Fair Work Commission last week notified bargaining representatives and Vodafone management ... read more
Glenorchy Council – ASU BBQ at Depot
As you may be aware the ASU is holding a BBQ on Thursday at 4pm at the Glenorchy City Council ... read more
City of Port Phillip Home Care
Victorian local government has been a player in the provision of home care services to their ... read more
Moonee Valley Council Depot Saved (for now)!
In a triumph of common sense over bad decision making, ASU members at the Moonee Valley City ... read more
Women and Super Delegation
A few weeks ago, a group of ASU women met with the Shadow Minister for Financial Services Clare read more
Recent Victorian Election Campiagn
During the recent Victorian election ASU members campaigned for stronger workplace protections ... read more
Anna Stewart Memorial Project Report October 2018
The Anna Stewart Memorial Project is a collaboration between unions and the Victoria Trades ... read more
safe steps: ASU Comprehensive Update on Changes
ASU officials have been working closely with ASU delegates and members since early 2018 to ... read more
Yarra Ranges Shire Council EBA Update
The Enterprise Bargaining Committee met again on Wednesday, 28 November. It is ... read more
Moreland City Council Change the Rules Mass Meeting
Strength in Unity We are conducting state wide meetings to get members feedback and input into ... read more
Maribyrnong City Council – Meeting about EBA Negotiations
The Australian Service Union (ASU) invites staff at Maribyrnong Council to an important meeting read more
BCYF Bargaining Plan Revealed…Read More Here
Bargaining continues for a new enterprise agreement. Negotiations for a new enterprise ... read more
Golden Plains Shire Council BBQ Invite
The ASU will be holding a BBQ for union members at Rokewood Depot on 12 December at 12:30pm Due read more
Bargaining set to commence at CWW – have your say
The City West Water Enterprise Agreement is set to expire in mid 2019, and our first bargaining read more
Glenorchy Council – You’re invited to an ASU BBQ
The weather is warming up and the days are getting longer – what a great opportunity to have a ... read more
Cancer Council Tasmania EA – Important Update
You would have received a communication advising you that Cancer Council Tasmania intends to ... read more
ASU Site Visit – Mission Australia Rosny Park
Your ASU Campaigns and Growth Organiser, Seranna Shutt is visiting Mission Australia, Rosny ... read more
Zinfra Enterprise Agreement Negotiations
The ASU has met with representatives of Zinfra to iron out issues around the proposed ... read more
Maribyrnong – Congratulations on standing up for quality care for older residents!
You recently signed a petition calling on Maribyrnong Council to stop its attempt to outsource ... read more
North East Water Protected Action Ballot Opens
Starting Friday 30 November, members should start receiving a ballot paper from the Australian ... read more
Let’s step up our campaign to scrap the cap
The ASU will immediately seek an urgent meeting with the new local government minister, and ... read more
City of Greater Geelong Bullying Notice
It has come to our attention that there are a number of concerns within the workplace in ... read more
Brimbank City Council – Change The Rules! – Mass Members Meeting
We are conducting state wide meetings to get members feedback and input into our plans to win. ... read more
Manningham City Council Depot Nominations
Thanks to all members who attended the ASU meeting on Tuesday 27th of November. It certainly ... read more
Melbourne Water – Proposed changes to Water Supply Consolidated Pay Arrangements
Management have written to ASU to advise of proposed changes to the consolidated pay ... read more
Citywide Underpayments
Some Citywide members have been significantly under paid their shift penalties and overtime ... read more
City Of Melbourne Update November 2018
ASU and Delegates team attended consultation committee meeting with CoM management last week. ... read more
BADAC Enterprise Bargaining Agreement Survey
Ballarat and District Aboriginal Coop has agreed to begin negotiations with ASU members. It is ... read more
Equal Pay 7th Anniversary
We are celebrating this week, leading up to the seventh anniversary of ASU Equal Pay ... read more
Home and Community Care- Maribyrnong City Council Hobsons Bay City Council
The ASU has been continuing to campaign locally to apply pressure on Maribyrnong and Hobson Bay read more
Local Government Members – Help your union – and earn $80 for your input
We were hoping you might be able to help us – we’re refining the union’s membership package and read more
Maribyrnong City Council Meeting Notice
The Australian Service Union invites staff at Maribyrnong City Council to an important meeting ... read more
ASU Delegate & Active member Northern Tasmanian Forums – Burnie and Launceston
You are invited to join members of the Tassie ASU Team and ASU Branch Executive President Billy read more
Aboriginal Co-Operative Site Visit
The Australian Services Union invites all staff at Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-Operative to a ... read more
ASU Media Release: Just Transition
Good news for our members who work in power stations and also for ASU members and their ... read more
Gannawarra Shire Council Meeting Notice
There will be a meeting held to report back/ discuss the current Enterprise Agreement ... read more
SACS Member Support Network
You are invited to celebrate another big year with the ASU! 2018 has seen members win ... read more
Maribyrnong City CouncilEnterprise Bargaining Commencing Soon
The Australian Service Union invites staff at Maribyrnong Council to an important meeting ... read more
Women’s Health West – Proposed New Service Model
The ASU has been advised by Women’s Health West of a proposed new service model. Please ... read more
Frankston City Council Christmas/New Year Closure
The ASU has been advised by concerned members that some of you who work weekend shifts are ... read more
Metro Local Government Delegates
Australia has experienced the longest period of economic growth in the developed world with 26 ... read more
Regional Local Government Delegates
Australia has experienced the longest period of economic growth in the developed world with 26 ... read more
Hume Split
This election, ASU Members in Hume need to put the Liberals last. Prior to the last state ... read more
Update on Moreland Matters
Delegate meetings ASU organiser Lorraine Di Pietrantonio along with delegate Darren Creswell ... read more
Regional Library Corporation Delegates
Australia has experienced the longest period of economic growth in the developed world with 26 ... read more
Metro Library Delegates
Australia has experienced the longest period of economic growth in the developed world with 26 ... read more
Brotherhood of St Laurence restructure in the Community Safety and Information Service program
The ASU has been advised by the Brotherhood of St Laurence of a restructure in the Community ... read more
ASU will be Walking Against Family Violence this Friday 23 November 2018
The ASU has a long history of the prevention of violence campaign and has been involved from ... read more
Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre Delegate Nomination
ASU Delegates are the essential link between the ASU and the membership within each workplace. ... read more
ASU Meetings to discuss Review of Parking Operations
Following advice that City of Hobart will be conducting a review of Parking Operations, the ASU read more
South East Cluster Home Care Network
In response to member’s requests the ASU is organising a Home Care Network in your region. ... read more
Banyule City Council Meet your new ASU Organiser
Members may be aware that ASU Campaign Organiser Prescilla Schwalger has recently gone on ... read more
Nillumbik Shire Council Proposed major change to kerbside waste collection
The ASU has received notification from Nillumbik Shire Council of the potential the Council ... read more
ASU Site Visit – Cancer Council Hobart
Your ASU Campaigns and Growth Organiser, Seranna Shutt is visiting your workplace: DATE: ... read more
ASU Tasmanian Update
Under new local and branch level leadership the reinvigorated ASU Vic/Tas Tasmanian team have ... read more
ASU Site Visits – Anglicare Tasmania (Northern)
Your ASU Campaigns and Growth Organiser, Seranna Shutt is visiting your workplace: DATE: read more
ASU Site Visits – Anglicare Tasmania (Southern)
Your ASU Campaigns and Growth Organiser, Seranna Shutt is visiting your workplace: DATE: read more
City of Melton Change to the Structure of the Compliance Department
The ASU has been advised by the City of Melton of a change to the structure of the Compliance ... read more
North East Water Industrial Action Update & Members Meeting Next Week
Enterprise bargaining at North East Water has hit an impasse, with Management and the ASU ... read more
Kingborough Council Outdoor ASU Meeting
Following the outcome of the recent Council Elections with your new Mayor, Deputy Mayor and ... read more
Win for ASU Members at Moonee Valley City Council!
In what was a triumph of common sense over impulsive and ill-conceived decision making, ASU ... read more
City of Port Phillip Delegate Nomination
ASU Delegates are the essential link between the ASU and the membership within each workplace. ... read more
Devonport City Council – You’re invited to an ASU BBQ
The weather is warming up and the days are getting longer – what a great opportunity to have a ... read more
Burnie City Council – You’re invited to an ASU BBQ
The weather is warming up and the days are getting longer – what a great opportunity to have a ... read more
Aged Care Metropolitan Delegates Network Meeting
The Australian Services Union invites all Aged Care Metropolitan Delegates to our next network ... read more
Manningham City Council – ASU Member Update
Behind the Scenes of the New Christmas Closure Policy Manningham recently flagged with the ... read more
Kingborough Council Meeting Notice
Following the outcome of the recent Council Elections with your new Mayor, Deputy Mayor and ... read more
Vote no to show the Aurora Energy what you think of their tactics
The ASU strongly urges you to VOTE NO when the ballot opens on Friday 16 November 2018! The ... read more
Circular Head EA Negotiations
Negotiations for the Circular Head Council Enterprise Agreement have now concluded and we have ... read more
ASU urges Aurora Energy members to Vote No again!
After a first successful No Vote in September, the ASU is urging employees at Aurora Energy to ... read more
Asbestos found at Tasmanian Council
Multiple employees at a Tasmanian Council were exposed to asbestos fibres during the course of ... read more
We say “union”, you say “power”!
The ASU were front and centre as Tasmanian workers stood up and fought back at Change the Rules read more
Other Agreements go to ballot
With the looming deadline of caretaker mode approaching, there has been a mad scramble to get ... read more
ASU Members in big win at Lend Lease Coliban
After 16 months of negotiations and many weeks of industrial action, ASU members at Lend Lease ... read more
Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS) Employee Relations Liaison Forum (ERLF) Kick Off
The ASU together with the ANMF were invited to participate in the inaugural meeting of the YSAS read more
Housing for the Aged Action Group
Housing for the Aged Action Group is the only Australian organisation specialising in the ... read more
Foundation House – EBA negotiations
ASU delegates Bede and Tess along with organisers Lorraine and Karrie attended an EBA meeting ... read more
Ballarat delegate’s step up
Former Ballarat Community Health delegate Michaela Settle is now a candidate in the forthcoming read more
Safe Steps Leadership Removed Following DHHS Review
Safe Steps family violence response centre is the State-wide family violence crisis service and read more
Community Health Centre Multi Business Agreement
Following a couple of years of bargaining and waiting for the Fair Work commission (FWC) to ... read more
ASU takes fight Canberra to save mental health services
ASU community mental health delegates Tanya and Nick went with ASU Branch Coordinator Leon ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council Meeting notice
The ASU will be holding a meeting to discuss the proposed relocation, review the process to ... read more
Five signs you could be saving more
Is it time to show your savings some love? Check out industry super fund-owned bank ME’s five ... read more
Yarra City Council Meeting for ASU members using Council vehicles
Members have raised concerns about issues associated with using Council provided vehicles. If ... read more
It’s a busy time at Parks Vic!
It’s a busy time at Parks Victoria, and your Union is involved in a number of issues. Organiser read more
Brimbank City Council Home Care Workers Meeting
The Australian Service Union invites Home and Community Care Staff at Brimbank City Council to ... read more
ASU members lead the way to Change the Rules at huge rally
More than 170,000 Victorians jammed Melbourne’s CBD to demand workers get their fair share ... read more
City of Greater Geelong
The ASU is concerned that City of Greater Geelong has skirted proper processes to place an ... read more
Health and Safety Representative Conference a huge success
The fourth Health and Safety Representative conference was held in late October. This was the ... read more
Meet ASU Delegate Pat Dunne
Pat is ASU Delegate and Coordinator of Investigations Unit at Bayside City Council. Pat has ... read more
Meet ASU Delegate June Cozens
June is a Senior Library Services and Programs Officer at Brimbank City Council where she has ... read more
Aged care campaign gathers strength
The ASU has stepped up its campaign to stop Councils outsourcing aged care services. Wherever ... read more
Delegates conference
The annual ASU Conference was held on 10th and 11th of October, to meet, learn and plan for the read more
Moreland City Council Library Matter!
Last week ASU delegates Ellen and Maria organised several meetings with Library staff and ASU ... read more
Whittlesea City Council ASU Members EA Newsletter
Your ASU Delegate Team met on 1 November for an EA planning day as the current EA expires 1 ... read more
Attention: North East ASU Members and Delegates
The ASU will be supporting the following ACTION and request members and Delegates to attend. ... read more
What’s going on at Moreland Council?
Moreland Delegate Meetings ASU organiser Lorraine Di Pietrantonio is currently in discussions ... read more
Aurora Energy – Update meetings on your Enterprise Agreement
Following the Vote on your Enterprise Agreement being postponed by management, the ASU will be ... read more
Carers Victoria ASU Members EA Update November 2018
Please note there will be EA update meetings at Carers Vic listed next week. All members and ... read more
Broad Spectrum Members’ Meeting
The ASU invites all members at Broad Spectrum Mornington to a members meeting. Please come ... read more
Melton City Council Home Care Workers Meeting
The Australian Service Union invites Home and Community Care Staff at Melton Council to an ... read more
Melton terms and conditions in 2019 – Agreement Negotiations due to start
The EBA negotiations are fast approaching as the agreement expires in June 2019. This lead up ... read more
Barwon Child Youth & Family Update: Delegate Nomination
ASU Delegates are the essential link between the ASU office and membership within the workplace read more
Aurora Energy Enterprise Agreement – VOTE NO!
SLIP SLOP RECHARGE YOUR PAY! We urge all members to VOTE NO as you deserve a better pay ... read more
Fund the Gap – We want to hear what you think
Following on from the last newsletter, ASU members have a vital role to play in any up-coming ... read more
Aurora Energy delay of EBA Vote by two weeks is unacceptable!
As you would now know, the Business has DELAYED the EBA vote which was scheduled for Friday 2 ... read more
Yarra Plenty Regional Library Relocation
On Thursday 23 August 2018 the ASU received notification that the Yarra Plenty Regional Library read more
Barwon Youth and Family Bargaining Commences for a New Enterprise Agreement
On Monday, 29 October your ASU bargaining representatives met with Barwon Child, Youth and ... read more
Yarra Plenty Regional Libraries Change Impact Statement
The ASU has been notified that Yarra Plenty Regional Library is consulting with the Executive ... read more
ASU Delegate & Active Member Southern Tasmania Forum
You are invited to join the Tassie ASU Team and ASU Branch Executive President Billy King for ... read more
Southern Grampians Shire Council EBA Meeting
ASU members are invited to attend one of the following paid meetings to commence EBA ... read more
Ballarat Community Health – ASU site visits
The ASU will be running a number of work place meetings across Ballarat Community Health. The ... read more
Darebin Age Friendly Care Panel – Making a Submission
The ASU strongly encourages ASU members at Darebin Council to take the time to draft a ... read more
Local Government Delegate Committee
2019 is shaping up to be a big year with the Change the Rules campaign in full swing. At our ... read more
Bethany know your rights – Melbourne Cup Day
ASU members have recently contacted union delegates and the union office, with confusion ... read more
Latrobe Council & Kentish Council Joint ASU Meeting
We invite all members to a joint ASU meeting to discuss issues that are happening within both ... read more
TasWater: Meet your new ASU organiser
ASU Organiser Karen Tantari together with your new ASU Organiser, Jess Cassidy will be holding ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council Meeting Notice
ASU Organiser Luke Cherry will be holding two meetings at the Moonee Valley City Council depot ... read more
Knox City Council Aged & Disability Services Meeting
The ASU is holding a meeting for all Knox Home Care and Community Support Services to discuss ... read more
Community Health Centres
Following a couple of years of bargaining and waiting for the Fair Work commission (FWC) to ... read more
Aurora Energy ASU information session on proposed Enterprise Agreement
The ASU will be holding information sessions to fully update you on the “latest offer” by ... read more
Aurora Energy Vote No
DOES AURORA ENERGY MANAGEMENT THINK THEY CAN GET AWAY WITH INSULTING YOUR INTELLIGENCE? The ASU read more
Melbourne City Council: Business Rule
BUSINESS RULE The ASU has recently been made aware of a Business Rule at Melbourne City Council read more
Royal Commission into Mental Health
ANDREWS’ GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCE ROYAL COMMISSION INTO MENTAL HEALTH The Andrews Labor government ... read more
Campaspe Shire Council
As we are sure you’re aware, your Enterprise Agreement expires shortly and we would like advise read more
Very Special Kids – Enterprise Bargaining
WHAT IS ENTERPRISE BARGAINING? Enterprise Bargaining is about reviewing and improving workplace read more
West Coast Council
ASU Organiser Karen Tantari together with your new ASU Organiser, Jess Cassidy will be holding ... read more
Intouch meeting notice
The Australian Services Union invites members and staff at Intouch to an important meeting. ... read more
ASU wins clarity for Perm Part Time Irregular workers & more
ASU members and delegates working together have at long last got the matter of all staff on ... read more
Maribyrnong and Hobson’s Bay – Aged Care Crisis!
Maribyrnong and Hobson’s Bay have recently put their Home and Community Care services out to ... read more
Fund the Gap
BE HEARD! MENTAL HEALTH WORKER SURVEY CLOSING SOON & UPCOMING MEETING As you well know, ... read more
Corangamite Campaign Launch
Corangamite is the most marginal Liberal seat in the whole country. If we want to change the ... read more
Aged Care Campaign in the Spotlight
The aged care crisis is well and truly in the news, from Four Corners on the Monday the 17th ... read more
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Victorian Councils provide reliable, consistent quality care with community accountability. Don't drop the floor on conditions in care, stop cuts to care.
Contact Councillors today!
Maribyrnong City Council
www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/maribyrnong-home-support-services
Hobsons Bay City Council
www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/hobsons-bay-home-support-services
Mi Mi Kenny can you share with your peeps. Important stuff!!
Maria Strofalis
Carol Ann Joan Gaudion Joy Joy-Ian Worland Mandy Frampton
ASUVicTas, great campaign, thanks. the links are broken tho
Selena Beattie
If you are working outside today, take care in the heat. The ASU has got you covered with information on working in heat www.asuvictas.com.au/tips-for-working-when-its-hot-outside/
