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City of Launceston EA ASU Bargaining Update
The ASU has now met with CoL to further discuss YOUR Enterprise Agreement. CoL provided ... read more
Essential Not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Co Health
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable campaign. ... read more
Ballarat Regional Delegates Social 2021
The ASU Executive and the Ballarat Regional Organisers wish to express thanks for the work ... read more
SWAN HILL RCC – VOTE NO
The access period for your EBA has started. You now have 7 days to consider the proposed ... read more
Community Services Delegate Network End Of Year Catch Up
You are invited to celebrate another massive year with the ASU! 2021 has seen members work ... read more
Vincent Care Northern Community Hub Major Change
ASU members in the Northern Community Hub should now have received a change impact statement ... read more
Tasman Council EA Update Meeting
ASU Organiser Ken Richardson will be providing an update to members on the Tasman Council ... read more
Hume City Council Protected Industrial Action Frequently Asked Questions
The Stop-Work Action at Hume City Council has moved to Thursday 9 December from 8.30am - ... read more
Tell CoM to get on board for fair pay
As members will be aware, a key part of the EA resolution, included City of Melbourne ... read more
Moreland City Council ASU EBA Update Meetings
ASU Lead Organiser Luke Cherry will be attending sites and hosting online meetings this week ... read more
Have the Kentish Mayor and Councillors gone too far this time?
During their November Ordinary Council Meeting, Kentish Councillors moved a motion of ... read more
The Stop-Work Action at Hume City Council has moved to Thursday
Due to a technicality, the upcoming Stop-Work Action will now be held on Thursday 9 ... read more
Vodafone ASU Meeting – Have your say
As you are aware, bargaining for your new Enterprise Agreement will be starting ... read more
ASU meetings at Cardinia Shire Council
With Covid Restrictions easing and the ability to hold meetings at both metropolitan and ... read more
ASU Enterprise Bargaining Update No 3 @ Hepburn Shire Council
We informed Council of ASU members position which is that you would accept the Councils offer ... read more
Frankston City Council – Proposal to discontinue Regional Assessment Service
Frankston City Council has provided the ASU with formal notification of a proposal to ... read more
Pyrenees Shire Council – ASU Meetings – All Welcome
All workers at Pyrenees Shire Council are invited to meet with ASU Campaign Organiser, Clay ... read more
Hindmarsh Shire Council – ASU Meeting – All Welcome
All workers at Hindmarsh Shire Council are invited to meet with ASU Campaign Organiser, Clay ... read more
Moonee Valley CC – Enterprise Agreement Update: Vote Yes
Next week, Moonee Valley workers will have an opportunity to vote on the new enterprise ... read more
Queen Victoria Market – Enterprise Agreement Update: Vote Yes
The ASU Negotiating Team has concluded negotiations for a new enterprise agreement and ... read more
Bendigo CC – Council has put a final offer on your Enterprise Agreement
Council has approved paid member meetings and at these meetings, we will be holding a vote. ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Local Government Workers: Benalla
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Hume City Council EBA Update December 2021
Members have voted to take Protected Industrial Action next week. We will be having a Stop ... read more
Launch Housing Enterprise Agreement Ballot – Vote No!
Your new Enterprise Agreement will soon go out to vote. Unfortunately, the ASU cannot ... read more
COVID-19 Isolation Leave
ASU community sector members have been providing vital services to Victorians as we continue ... read more
It’s time for action on sexual harassment and violence at Federal Parliament
Sex Discrimination Commissioner Jenkins reports that one in three people working in federal ... read more
Bass Coast EBA meetings
Negotiations for your enterprise agreement are coming to an end, management has put their ... read more
Brimbank Union EA Update
Last week we met with management and the Fair Work Commissioner Yilmaz. The advice from Fair ... read more
NHVR On-Roads Agreement Proposal – Have Your Say
NHVR management has contacted ASU with an offer to extend and vary the existing On-Roads ... read more
Important win for ASU members at South East Water
ASU members at South East Water have had an important win as part of the Customer & ... read more
Gender Equality Action!
Public Sector Authorities across the State are due to submit their Gender Equality data to the ... read more
Member and Delegates lead and support bargaining to great success.
Georgina – Martina and VCOSS have recently renegotiated their Enterprise Agreements. Both ... read more
Youth Resi Members Network
We know that members in Out of Home Care (Youth Resi) face difficult conditions, anti-social ... read more
ASU meeting with VACCA staff
Would you like to see improved working conditions for VACCA staff? Do you want continued ... read more
It Pays to be Union
This year, ASU members at over 30 different organisations in Tasmania have had the ASU ... read more
Help us stamp out bullying in local government
Every worker has a right to go to work each day free from a range of workplace issues, but in ... read more
2021 round-up: Workplace activism leads to better wages and conditions!
Across local government, ASU members have improved their wages and workplace conditions by ... read more
Your Community Health ASU Update
Have you seen the last news from the Community Health Centre Multi Business bargaining? Read ... read more
VOTE NO – Waratah-Wynyard Council Enterprise Agreement
Voting on your new Enterprise Agreement will take place on Monday 13 December. The access ... read more
City of Launceston 2021 EA ASU Bargaining Update
The ASU is back at the bargaining table with City of Launceston next Tuesday, 7 December, to ... read more
ASU – EBA meetings with all members at COGG
See the schedule below for paid-time ASU meetings at all depots this week Meetings will be ... read more
Community Health Centre ASU Delegates Meeting
We hope you caught up with news from the last negotiation. Read it here. While we wouldn’t ... read more
Kingborough Council ASU Meetings
Following the unmistakable message sent to Council with the recent strong no vote, management ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council Library EA Schedule Update
Thanks to those who came along yesterday for a great discussion. We understand some people ... read more
Kentish and Latrobe Councils – ASU Meets with Management to Discuss Survey
Earlier this week, Jess Cassidy and Aaron De La Torre from the ASU met with Wes Young from ... read more
Casey CC – Redundancy Fact Sheet
Following our recent ASU meeting with the Home and Community team, members sought ... read more
Catholic Care Victoria Shepparton ASU Visit
As we hurtle toward the end of the strange year that has been 2021, we thought it’d be good to ... read more
Moreland City Council ASU Update – November 2021
It’s been a big couple of weeks at Moreland and ASU Delegates and Officials are busy keeping ... read more
ASU Secures Rights for Workers at Hobsons Bay
In 2019 when Hobsons Bay City Council outsourced their home care services, they refused to pay ... read more
Launch Housing: Office relocation without genuine consultation is worse than a bad joke
Launch is still drip feeding ASU members, delegates staff and the ASU office information about ... read more
Swan Hill Rural City Council – Change Notification – Infrastructure
Swan Hill Rural City Council has provided the ASU with formal notification of proposed changes ... read more
Mansfield Shire Council Enterprise Agreement Update
Council has not accepted our position of a 4-year agreement at 3% each year or $ amount for ... read more
It’s time to vote at Central Goldfields Shire Council!
Throughout the recent EBA negotiations, the ASU has been by your side, representing your ... read more
Flexi-Time Changes at YSAS – ASU Seeking Information from Management
The ASU Branch has heard today from members at YSAS concerned about a recent email from ... read more
Campaspe SC – Enterprise Bargaining Commences
Campaspe Shire Council has commenced bargaining for a new enterprise agreement that covers ... read more
ASU Meetings @ Devonport City Council
Your ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding meetings both outdoors and indoors to touch ... read more
ASU Gender Equality Network Meeting Next Week – Action Plans!
The ASU invites you to the second ASU second Gender Equality Network meeting. As promised ... read more
ERL Paid Negotiation Update Meeting
The ASU will be holding member meetings to discuss managements latest position. We will be ... read more
NHVR Members Meeting – this Friday
The ASU will be holding a members meeting this Friday to discuss a proposal for the NHVR ... read more
West Gippsland Regional Libraries EBA Negotiations
Together with management, delegates, and individual bargaining Reps we have been negotiating ... read more
ASU Delegate Election at Macedon Ranges Shire Council: Nomination of Anthony (Tony) O’Dwyer
Following a recent call for nominations, ASU member Anthony (Tony) O’Dwyer has been formally ... read more
Council Aged Care Delegates Meeting December
Next instalment of online monthly delegate meeting (December). Date: Tuesday 7 ... read more
Change of ASU Organiser
Jo McEvoy has now left the ASU to continue her travels. We are working on filling the ... read more
Launch Housing – The ASU: Everybody’s joining it!
ASU membership is on the steep incline at Launch. It’s no surprise with all your current ... read more
Better pay and conditions for Surf Coast Shire workers
The ASU has been consulted by Surf Coast Shire about a change in the senior management ... read more
Vote to endorse the Georgina – Martina Agreement
ASU members can be proud of the fast and excellent renegotiation of their Agreement that new ... read more
EA Pathways Letters, IFAs and Growing the union at GWW
ASU Delegates at Greater Western Water today notified the ASU Branch that members are being ... read more
Latrobe City Council Voting is open, Vote NO!
The access period to review management’s latest enterprise agreement offer has concluded and ... read more
East Gippsland Shire Council Voting is open, Vote NO!
The access period to review management’s latest enterprise agreement offer has concluded, ... read more
Golden Plains Shire Council Log of Claims Meetings
The ASU will be holding meetings at Golden Plains Shire Council to discuss compiling a Log of ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council ASU Members Endorse Core Agreement
Moonee Valley members met over a series of six meetings last week to provide in principle ... read more
George Town Council ASU Meetings
ASU Organiser Kath Milbourne will be holding the following ASU meetings at George Town ... read more
Successful day of strike action for Geelong Regional Libraries ASU Members
Well done to all members who stepped up and joined the 24-hour strike day of action on 18 ... read more
CAFS Members Have Spoken
The proposed CAFS EA that attempted to dramatically cut back key working entitlements has been ... read more
Bayside City Council EA Update Members Meeting Coming Up
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
ASU Meeting at Monash Depot
Rate Capping is at the core of most problems plaguing local government. The pressure on ... read more
Our Watch Management Agrees to Regular Meetings with ASU
We know that when there is a dialogue between management and the union (that’s you), issues ... read more
Yarra Valley Water ASU Members Meeting
The ASU is excited about the possibilities the new Gender Equality Act represents for workers’ ... read more
Carers Victoria Voting No is the only way to Go
We (Beena, Melissa, Margaret B, Shelley – ASU delegates, with Kerman from ASU) have been ... read more
Women With Disabilities Victoria ASU Members Meeting
Your agreement was close to being finalised last year. The board sought a legal review of the ... read more
MCMC Log of Claims Ready for Endorsement
Thank you to those of you who participated in our members' meeting and provided further ... read more
Whitehorse City Council Paid Arts and Culture and Leisure Meetings
The ASU will be holding member meetings to discuss Councils proposed changes for the areas of ... read more
Ventia EA Update
The ASU has finally received Ventia’s response to our requested redeployment/redundancy ... read more
Be part of changing the rate cap
Every council and every local government worker is affected by the rate cap. And you can do ... read more
ASU Conversation about Mandatory Quals for FV Practitioners
The ASU is having a conversation about the implementation of Mandatory Qualifications for ... read more
Local Government Delegates Network Meeting – November 2021
You don’t want to miss out on our last local government delegates network meeting for the ... read more
Glen Eira City Council Introduction to Change Consolidation of Council’s Residential Aged Care facilities
The ASU has been notified today that Glen Eira City Council is proposing to consolidate the ... read more
Benalla ASU Members: Important EA Update meetings coming up!
We are holding a paid meeting to inform you of the EA and where we are at in the bargaining ... read more
Resi Workers Unite! Members Meeting to Establish Network
ASU members working in Youth Residential Care do some of the most difficult work in some of ... read more
CFA PTA Bargaining – ASU Members Meetings
Significant progress has been made in our bargaining meetings with CFA, but there are still ... read more
Support striking Geelong Regional Libraries staff!
On Thursday 18 November, staff across Geelong Regional Libraries will be staging a 24-hour ... read more
Support striking Geelong Regional Libraries staff!
On Thursday 18 November, staff across Geelong Regional Libraries will be staging a 24-hour ... read more
ASU update on enterprise bargaining negotiations at AusNet Services
The parties met again with a specific emphasis on two clauses: Workforce size, and the ... read more
Maribyrnong City Council Footscray Depot Members Meeting
The ASU will be holding a meeting for ASU members located at the Footscray Depot. Visions ... read more
West Tamar Council ASU Meetings
ASU Organiser Kath Milbourne will be holding ASU meetings at West Tamar Council. DATE: ... read more
East Gippsland SC – EBA Meetings
After months of negotiations with management to develop a working EBA, we have once again ... read more
Loddon Shire Council EA Update
Your ASU representatives continue to meet with LSC management to negotiate a new Enterprise ... read more
Forced Christmas Shutdown – can I be made to take leave at Christmas time?
The ASU has been advised that some community service organisations are directing employees to ... read more
Kentish & Latrobe Councils Important ASU Members Meeting
ASU members and non-members from both Kentish and Latrobe Councils are invited to a meeting to ... read more
South East Water Customer and Community Restructure Update
ASU representatives met with SEW Management on Thursday to discuss our dispute over the ... read more
Latrobe City Council EBA Meetings
Negotiations regarding your EBA have ceased and Management has put their final offer on the ... read more
Vote Outcome at Yarra City Council
Your Enterprise Agreement has successfully been voted up and 92% of the staff that voted have ... read more
Greater Western Water: Pulse Survey
We encourage all members to participate in the Pulse Survey as it provides staff an ... read more
Hume City Council ASU Members EA Update
ASU Delegates and Officials had a meeting with Council on Wednesday 10 November to discuss the ... read more
Be part of changing the rate cap
Every council and every local government worker is affected by the rate cap. And you can do ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council Aged Care EA update: Members Meeting next week
The ASU Negotiating Team has secured a management offer that we can recommend to members for ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council EA update: Members meeting next week
The ASU Negotiating Team has now secured a management offer that we can recommend to members ... read more
Kingborough Council EA Offer – Vote No
This time, thanks, are NOT enough. VOTE NO to Kingborough Council’s EA offer. 8.4% over ... read more
Melbourne City Mission – H2H workers meeting
Your role in H2H is an opportunity to make a significant, lasting impact on homelessness and ... read more
Congratulations to ASU VCOSS members
ASU members worked collaboratively to support bargaining for their new agreement. You will ... read more
City of Launceston 2021 EA ASU Bargaining Update
Have you registered to vote yet? It is important that YOU have your say on YOUR conditions ... read more
ASU continues to fight erosion of conditions by reducing terms to the Modern Award
We have defeated the expansion of ordinary hours. Your representatives are working hard for ... read more
AusNet EA Update
The ASU and Professionals Australia met on Tuesday 9 November as part of ongoing enterprise ... read more
South East Water Customer & Community Restructure – Update
ASU members met yesterday to discuss the status of the proposed restructure. It was clear that ... read more
Essential Not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Asylum Seekers Resource Centre
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
TasWater – It’s time for Phase 3 of Protected Industrial Action
Along with strongly urging you to Vote NO to management’s EA offer, the ASU encourages you to ... read more
YSAS Backs Down on Forced Leave
When workers rights are under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back! That’s exactly ... read more
ASU meetings to re-start at South Gippsland Shire Council
With Covid restrictions easing we are now able to hold meetings both metropolitan and ... read more
Can Launch lawfully direct ASU members to update support periods?
ASU members at Launch are being threatened with disciplinary action if they don’t provide ... read more
City of Melbourne Dispute Update
As you know, following our last members' meeting, the ASU lodged a dispute regarding the City ... read more
West Coast Council EA Negotiations Update & Pay Offer
Negotiations for a new Enterprise Agreement have just about concluded with Management ... read more
South East Water Customer & Community Restructure – Members meeting tomorrow
ASU representatives met with SEW Management today to discuss your concerns about the Customer ... read more
YSAS – Forced Leave with Little Notice at Withdrawal Units
The ASU is very concerned about YSAS giving staff very little notice of shut-downs and forced ... read more
QVM EA Update – Member vote on latest management offer
Management has now come back with a response to the ASU’s position that all wages and ... read more
Wodonga Council workers vote no to Council’s unacceptable offer
Last week we got the good news that a majority of employees at Wodonga voted no to the ... read more
TasWater – Why You Should Vote No
It’s time to again vote on your Enterprise Agreement and we strongly urge you to VOTE ... read more
ASU Members Enterprise Agreement Meeting at Mansfield Shire Council
We are holding a meeting to discuss management's enterprise agreement offerthat has been put ... read more
East Gippsland Shire Council – EBA update
The ASU has continued to negotiate for a new enterprise agreement. Following a convincing No ... read more
CFA Update – Culture Review Consultation
For many years ASU members have had serious concerns about the culture of bullying and ... read more
VicRoads Drive Testing Update
Thank you to everyone who participated in our member survey last week about vaccines and drive ... read more
Parks Victoria EA – Vote Yes!
Voting is underway to endorse your new Parks Victoria Enterprise Agreement. The ASU is ... read more
SEW Customer and Community Restructure Update
Following our members meeting last week, the ASU contacted South East Water Management to ... read more
ASU Tabcorp negotiations for the Max EA
Be under no illusion, this is going to be a tough bargain and there is a lot at ... read more
Launch has a crack at breaking industrial action: fight back!
Launch management has started sending emails to staff, wrongly requesting them to enter ... read more
ASU questions Qantas over Contact Centre concerns
Today, your ASU Delegates, with Aaron De La Torre and Michael Robson from the ASU, questioned ... read more
City of Greater Bendigo ASU enterprise bargaining update
The ASU and your delegates continue to meet with CoGB management to progress negotiations for ... read more
ASU delegate nominations open at Macedon Ranges Shire
The ASU is calling for nominations for workplace delegates at Macedon Ranges Shire ... read more
PAID Casey Home Care Meeting
The ASU will be holding a PAID members meeting, details below to discuss the Aged and ... read more
Workers Lose Out after Workplace COVID Exposures
It’s a serious concern that reports of ASU members losing income or being forced to use their ... read more
Delegate Profile: Jackie at YSAS
We asked Jackie, ASU Delegate at YSAS, to talk us through her experience as a delegate. Here’s ... read more
Isolation Leave Needed Now in Community Sector
Workers in the community sector should not be required to use their own personal leave if they ... read more
Are you getting the right super payments when you’re on leave?
Did you know that most employees should be paid superannuation on their Annual Leave ... read more
Secure Work in Tasmania
Insecure work puts people’s lives on hold. It puts tremendous financial and emotional strain ... read more
First Nations Union Members Forum
Are you a First Nations person in Tasmania and a union member? The ASU is an affiliate of ... read more
Better pay and conditions for Maroondah City Council workers
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Standing Up For Water Industry Workers
When the Victorian Government announced the merger of City West Water and Western Water to ... read more
Pushing Back Against Outsourcing
Outsourcing of jobs by government authorities drives down wages, pushes workers unnecessarily ... read more
Central Goldfields SC – Enterprise Agreement Committee is meeting again
Unions and management are meeting again on Tuesday 9 November. Unions will be responding to ... read more
Research to show rate capping costs jobs
The Victorian Government’s rate capping policy squeezes every Council in Victoria. It impacts ... read more
Paid Pandemic Leave First
Congratulations to ASU delegates and members at Moonee Valley City Council for their activism ... read more
Delegate Profile – Brhe Walsh
How long have you worked at the City of Greater Bendigo? I have worked at the City of Greater ... read more
COVID-Safety at BSL
As we all prepare to live and work in a new ‘COVID normal’ world, the ASU has raised a number ... read more
Catholic Care Victoria Bendigo Members Catch-Up
We know that 2021 has been a big (and often difficult) year for ASU members at Catholic Care ... read more
City of Melbourne – Schedule A Remuneration Policy
Union members met earlier this week to discuss the issue of the two-tiered pay structure at ... read more
ASU meetings at Kingborough Council
ASU Organiser, Karen Tantari will be holding meetings to discuss Council’s offer and the ... read more
Waratah / Wynyard Council: ASU/Worker Assist Meetings
Your ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding meetings both outdoors and indoors to touch ... read more
Circular Head Council: ASU/Worker Assist Meetings
Your ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding meetings both indoors and outdoors to touch ... read more
City of Hobart Restructure
ASU Organiser, Karen Tantari will be holding meetings across City of Hobart to discuss the ... read more
Kingborough Council – VOTE NO again
It’s nearly time to again vote on whether you accept Council’s offer for your Enterprise ... read more
Delegates Represent Members in Vaccination Policy Discussions at CHW
Your ASU Delegates and Organiser attended the bi-monthly Consultative Committee meeting last ... read more
Next step in industrial action for ASU members at Launch
Congratulations ASU members for your ongoing commitment to stand up and fight back! You’ve ... read more
ASU EA Update – Voting is open at Yarra City Council
You should have received information regarding how to cast your vote today. If you haven’t, ... read more
Whittlesea City Council Enterprise Agreement Update
Earlier this week, the City of Whittlesea issued the Notice of Representational Rights to ... read more
ASU Enterprise Bargaining Update No 2 at Hepburn City Council
The ASU and your delegates attended enterprise bargaining meetings fortnightly and have now ... read more
NHVR Update – Members Meeting Outcome and Delegate Nomination
ASU members met on Friday 22 October to discuss current issues at NHVR, and the process for ... read more
Reminder: ASU members at Hume – Vote Yes for Industrial Action!
The ASU Protected Action Ballot Order vote is now open! If you haven’t received a ballot ... read more
WML EBA Meetings Commence
On Tuesday we recommenced EBA negotiations with a meeting between ASU delegates and ... read more
Devonport City Council cries poor during bargaining, then makes $2 million surplus
On Tuesday 26 October 2021, the Advocate newspaper ran a story about Devonport City Council’s ... read more
Djirra management won’t negotiate with staff for an Enterprise Agreement
The ASU recently wrote to Djirra management asking them to participate in bargaining for a ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Cafs
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Latrobe Community Health Service – Notification of proposed change
Latrobe Community Health Service has provided the ASU with formal notification of proposed ... read more
South East Water – Customer & Community Restructure – Members meeting tomorrow
Consultation has commenced around the proposed restructure of the Customer and Community ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Neami
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
VicRoads – Drive Tests and Vaccinations
ASU members have raised serious concerns about the resumption of drive tests and the ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council Paid City Safety and Amenity Members Meeting
The ASU will be holding a paid members meeting to discuss the prospective changes in City ... read more
Waratah-Wynyard Council EBA Negotiations Update
Your ASU bargaining team have been meeting every fortnight since August to negotiate a new ... read more
Carers Vic – Important: EBA Negotiation Update
The Bargaining team met last Thursday 21/10/21 to try and finalise the EBA. There is still one ... read more
City of Greater Geelong EBA Update October 2021
EBA Bargaining has progressed at Council, with the ASU setting the agenda. The ASU Delegate ... read more
Brimbank City Council Unions Make a Counter Offer
We are meeting with management and Commissioner Yilmaz from Fair Work Australia this Wednesday ... read more
Home Care COVID-19 Update including Rapid Antigen Testing for High Risk LGAs
Rapid Antigen Testing Kits are now available for providers in high-risk LGAs. These include ... read more
Wodonga City Council Vote NO tomorrow
The voting for your agreement commences tomorrow and our position is still to VOTE NO. You ... read more
Huon Valley Council Rescheduled ASU Meetings
The ASU meetings which were postponed last week have now been rescheduled. ASU Organiser ... read more
Our Watch – ASU Info Session
At the request of keen ASU members at Our Watch, the ASU will be holding an online info ... read more
Swan Hill Rural City Council Urgent Members Meeting – EBA Update
The ASU met with management last week and they have tabled a better offer. We are holding ... read more
Greater Western Water – Urgent update on your future working conditions
The following meetings are to update you on negotiations with senior GWW management. These ... read more
Nominate a workmate as a Local Hero
Local government workers do outstanding work in communities right across Victoria. The ASU ... read more
Boroondara City Council Delegate Election Outcome
The ASU is proud to announce that Rita Meguerditchian has now been elected as an ASU ... read more
ASU EA Update – Don’t Forget to Vote at RAV
You should have received information regarding how to cast your vote today. If you haven’t, ... read more
Wodonga City Council EA Vote Opens Next Week – Vote No!
We are currently in the Enterprise Agreement (EA) access period. This is your chance to look ... read more
Frontline Community Sector Workers – You Deserve Isolation Leave
Workers like you should not be required to use your own personal leave if you are exposed to ... read more
Important ASU Message: Launch Housing Stop Work Action
ASU members are encouraged to attend your stop work action on Monday 25 October at 12pm. This ... read more
City of Melbourne: Members update
Schedule A meeting As part of the resolution of the new enterprise agreement, the City of ... read more
No Wage Offer from Community Health Centres yet
Thanks to delegates and members who participated in our CHC Bargaining Updates yesterday. Your ... read more
COVID Safety Win for YSAS ASU Delegates
YSAS ASU Delegates met this week and discussed the additional risk that COVID exposure poses ... read more
QVM EA Negotiation Update
Your ASU Organiser and Delegates met with management yesterday to formally kick off bargaining ... read more
Greater Bendigo Hit By Rate Capping
Rate Capping is at the core of most problems plaguing local government The pressure on ... read more
Darebin City Council Hit By Rate Capping
Rate Capping is at the core of most problems plaguing local government The pressure on ... read more
Ventia Update
Unfortunately, the meeting scheduled for this morning was cancelled due to representatives of ... read more
Knox City Council Hit By Rate Capping
Rate Capping is at the core of most problems plaguing local government The pressure on ... read more
Maribyrnong City Council Hit By Rate Capping
Rate Capping is at the core of most problems plaguing local government The pressure on ... read more
Reopening Advice to Library Members, Delegates and HSR’s
ASU members are likely to feel some trepidation about reopening to the public when the state ... read more
Maroondah City Council Hit By Rate Capping
Rate Capping is at the core of most problems plaguing local government The pressure on ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council Hit By Rate Capping
Rate Capping is at the core of most problems plaguing local government The pressure on ... read more
Wyndham City Council Hit By Rate Capping
Rate Capping is at the core of most problems plaguing local government The pressure on ... read more
Yarra City Council Hit By Rate Capping
Rate Capping is at the core of most problems plaguing local government The pressure on ... read more
ASU Members Meeting for LG Community Care & Residential Care
The ASU members meeting for those in Local Government Community Care and Residential Care is ... read more
Important Meeting: For all ASU members at VACCA
COVID-19 has had a varied impact on ASU members and the workplaces in which you work. But one ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Quantum
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
MCMC Union Meeting Log of Claims
We have collated feedback received from our member meeting and survey and have prepared a ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Care Connect
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
ASU members at Hume City Council are on the way to taking protected industrial action!
Recent ASU membership meetings endorsed lodging a Protected Action Ballot Order with Fair Work ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at EACH
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Wyndham CC – Facilities Management Update.
Last Tuesday, ASU took Council to the Fair Work Commission over proposed redundancies in the ... read more
East Gippsland Shire Council what comes next?
As you are aware we have been negotiating for a new EBA for some time now and have reached a ... read more
Latrobe City Council EBA update
Crunch time is almost here! We have been negotiating your EBA since February and are still at ... read more
Yarra City Council Enterprise Bargaining Update No 5 – Time to Vote
The ASU held rounds of meetings with members in August to present and vote on Councils final ... read more
Bayside City Council Change Notification – Libraries
Bayside has provided the ASU with formal notification of proposed changes to their Library ... read more
Wodonga City Council Paid Meetings This week
The ASU will be holding two paid meetings to update members on the Enterprise Agreement. ... read more
NHVR Members meeting
All ASU members are invited to an online meeting this Friday. DATE: Friday 22 ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at WAYSS
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Moyne Shire Council Delegate Election Outcome
The ASU is proud to announce that Warren Heron and Steve Pepperell have now been elected as ... read more
City of Greater Bendigo Delegate Election Outcome
The ASU is proud to announce that Brhe Walsh has now been elected as an ASU ... read more
VicRoads – ASU MOU available
With consultation around the matching process in full swing, ASU can now provide members with ... read more
Huon Valley Council – ASU Meetings following changes at Council
Following recent changes at Huon Valley Council, ASU Organiser, Karen Tantari will be holding ... read more
ASU Member Update Meetings: City of Launceston 2021 EA Bargaining
The ASU will be holding the following member update meetings across Council. All ASU ... read more
Impacts of Tasmanian Lockdown on Local Government
The decision to lockdown Southern Tasmania for a period of three days means Tasmania has now ... read more
Ventia: EA Negotiation Update
ASU delegates Andrea, Ben, Shane and Travis and Organiser Lorraine have been meeting with ... read more
Gateway ASU Members nominate to work as your representatives
We are excited to be able to report that two ASU members have recognised the need for ... read more
West Gippsland Libraries Enterprise Agreement Meetings
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
City of Melbourne On-Street Compliance PAID members meeting
The ASU has been advised about the review and restructure of On-street Support and ... read more
Bargaining for a new Tabcorp Agreement is soon to commence, new ASU representatives stand for election!
Now is the time to organise! Register for the meeting on Monday at the link below now! Your ... read more
Disciplinary matters at Greater Western Water – the sounds of silence!
Two months ago the ASU wrote to Maree Lang (Managing Director) in relation to a raft of ... read more
Launch Housing – Industrial Action next Monday
Yesterday, when notifying of our next industrial action Launch simply thanked your union for ... read more
CAFS Voting NO is the only way to GO member briefings
The ASU will be holding urgent meetings to provide you with a critical overview of the extent ... read more
Benalla Rural City Council Bargaining Update – Council’s Log and Progress
The ASU and other unions met with council representatives yesterday to continue negotiations ... read more
Are you progressing pay points as determined by the Intouch Enterprise Agreement?
The Intouch Enterprise Agreements (EA) is arranged so that within the different classification ... read more
ASU EA Update – Time to Vote @ RAV
RAV, the ASU, your delegates and the other bargaining representatives have now worked together ... read more
Burnie City Council – ASU Meetings
The ASU will be holding paid union meetings at Burnie City Council. These meetings have been ... read more
Whitehorse City Council Negotiations Underway – View Log of Claims
Your ASU Delegates (Dave, Shane and Carol) and ASU Organiser Lorraine have met with Whitehorse ... read more
City of Greater Bendigo Bargaining Update
Following on from member meetings your ASU bargaining representatives again met with CoGB ... read more
Kingston Library Issues Update Meeting
Your ASU Delegates Alcina and Michelle, along with ASU Organiser Lorraine have had two ... read more
Melbourne CC – Community Development members meeting
The ASU has been advised about the Community Development restructure. We are concerned to read ... read more
Vision Super: Voting opens today for a new EA
Voting opens today for the new enterprise agreement. All employees covered by the enterprise ... read more
MacKillop Family Services – Enterprise Agreement Bargaining Update
MacKillop Family Services EA nominally expired a long time ago. In order to negotiate a new ... read more
BAS – final call for ASU Delegate nominations
As you may be aware, the ASU held an online meeting last week to discuss on-site visits, the ... read more
ASU Delegate Election at Boroondara City Council: Nomination of Rita Meguerditchian
On Tuesday 12 October 2021, ASU member Rita Meguerditchian formally nominated to become an ASU ... read more
Swan Hill Rural City Council Bargaining Update
The first offer from your employer was put to the vote. You voted it down. Congratulations to ... read more
CAFS: ASU members – Voting No Is The Way To Go
Negotiations for the new Enterprise Agreement EA) have now concluded, and the voting process ... read more
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries Log of Claims paid-time meetings next week
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Bargaining for a new Community Health Centre Multi Business Agreement continues
Your bargaining representatives are providing an update on negotiations and key developments ... read more
ASU takes Wyndham to Fair Work Commission to save local jobs!
Last week the ASU lodged an application in the Fair Work Commission to defend six members who ... read more
ASU Update: Hume CC EA Vote Results & Protected Action Ballot
Hume put a proposed new enterprise agreement (EA) to ballot without in-principle agreement of ... read more
ASU Delegate Election at Moyne Shire Council : Nomination of Warren Heron and Steve Pepperell
ASU members Warren Heron and Steve Pepperell have been formally nominated to become ASU ... read more
Launch Housing Industrial Action Email Footers
It's easy to add one of the email footers as part of the protected industrial action at Launch ... read more
Urgent: ASU Members at Launch industrial action brief!
The ASU has notified Launch of the intention that all ASU members will be stopping work on ... read more
WRRG EA update and member win
Bargaining to formally commence Yesterday, you will have received a copy of the Notice of ... read more
Kingston Childcare Update
As you’re aware the ASU is working with management to progress outstanding concerns from ... read more
Brimbank You Voted! What’s Next?
The first offer from your employer was put to the vote. You voted it down. We are proud to be ... read more
ASU Gender Equality Network Slides & Materials
Thanks for your attendance and participation at the first ASU Gender Equality Network meeting, ... read more
ERL Negotiation Update
It was incredibly positive to see the high number of members who attended one of our update ... read more
Bayside City Council- Final Log of Claims for Member Endorsement!
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR BAYSIDE CITY COUNCIL WORKERS Enterprise bargaining has kicked ... read more
Quarterly meeting for ERMHA365 for members – Vaccine
The ASU is inviting all ASU members to attend a quarterly meeting to discuss COVID related ... read more
BAS – management backflip on union EA site visit
As you may be aware, the ASU made arrangements to visit the Breakwater site tomorrow morning ... read more
Psychosocial Learning Hub NDIS Free Learning Places – Closing Tomorrow
Recovery-oriented training offer Mental Health Victoria (MHV) is offering up to 1,000 limited ... read more
Union win: ASU successfully defends employee redundancy entitlements
The Fair Work Commission has yesterday rejected a bid by Hobsons Bay City Council to avoid ... read more
Negotiations are back on at Central Goldfields Shire
Unions and management met on Tuesday 28 September to discuss a way forward. We talked about ... read more
Improving workplace conditions at Loddon Shire Council – Final Log of Claims
Enterprise bargaining has kicked off again. We have held meetings over the last couple of ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council EA Update: more negotiations
The ASU Negotiating team met with management again this week regarding the new EA. ... read more
Time to ramp up the Protected Actions!
You have been putting great pressure on TasWater with your current actions and now it’s time ... read more
Industrial Action Coming at Launch Housing
ASU members at Lunch Housing, a large and growing housing and homelessness service are on the ... read more
Demand secure work – Essential Not Expendable Campaign
A central element to all of the claims of the Essential Not Expendable campaign is the demand ... read more
ASU won’t accept toxic workplace culture
The workplace culture makes a big difference to the health of workers. Where there is ... read more
Sexual Harassment – what can you do?
All workers have a right to workplace safety, and you can play a part in making your workplace ... read more
City of Launceston EA Bargaining Update
Bargaining for your 2021 EA has all but concluded and the ASU remains extremely concerned ... read more
ASU Members Win at Derwent Valley Council
ASU members at Derwent Valley Council were willing to walk off the job to get a better ... read more
ASU Update – VicRoads Privatisation
After many months of negotiation, the ASU has reached agreement on a Memorandum of ... read more
Uncapping Local Government
ASU members across Victoria are fighting for better services, secure jobs and fair pay ... read more
Backpay Win for Casuals at Frankston City Council
Just like at councils everywhere, Frankston City Council employs too many workers as casuals – ... read more
Sexual Harassment – what can you do?
All workers have a right to workplace safety and you can play a part in making your workplace ... read more
Hume City Council ASU EA VOTE NO!
It’s nearly here! The voting period for your Enterprise Agreement (EA) runs from Monday 4 ... read more
Presentation from yesterdays Delegate Network meeting plus COVID & EBA updates
Thank you to all delegates who came to yesterday’s Delegate Network meeting and participated ... read more
Launch management make lousy pay offer! ASU meeting at Launch South bank
We suspect Launch management is trying to rush through a new EA without the agreement of your ... read more
Community Health Multi-Enterprise Collective Agreement Update Meeting – IPC Health
Your ASU bargaining team is working hard to negotiate a great Multi-Enterprise Collective ... read more
Community Health Multi-Enterprise Collective Agreement Update Meeting – DPV Health
Your ASU bargaining team is working hard to negotiate a great Multi-Enterprise Collective ... read more
Community Health Multi-Enterprise Collective Agreement Update Meeting – Castlemaine District Community Health
Your ASU bargaining team is working hard to negotiate a great Multi-Enterprise Collective ... read more
Community Health Multi-Enterprise Collective Agreement Update Meeting – Primary Care Connect
Your ASU bargaining team is working hard to negotiate a great Multi-Enterprise Collective ... read more
Launch Office Consolidation update: to consult or not to consult
The ASU recently met with the Launch office strategy and consolidation steering committee to ... read more
CAFS Urgent Enterprise Agreement (EA) Bargaining Update
The ASU bargaining team have been negotiating the new EA with CAFS Senior Management over the ... read more
ASU Meeting at Barwon Asset Solutions
ASU Organiser David Nunns will be attending the Breakwater site next week to hold meetings in ... read more
cohealth ASU Update
The ASU was saddened to hear of the violence which occurred last week in our city and ... read more
Eastern Regional Libraries Member Update Meetings
The ASU will be holding important update meetings. DATE: Tuesday 5 October TIME: 2pm ZOOM ... read more
Launch management make lousy pay offer! ASU meeting at Launch Collingwood
We suspect Launch management is trying to rush through a new EA without the agreement of your ... read more
ASU Latrobe City Aged Care Meeting
The ASU has organized an unpaid meeting with staff in aged care at Latrobe City council to ... read more
Bayside Council Log of Claims Members Meeting Coming up Thursday
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Baptcare Don’t Care!
The ASU has been assisting 3 Care Managers whose role for the past decade have come with a ... read more
Kentish and Latrobe Councils – Union pushes for external review into bullying
Last week, the ASU wrote to the general manager at Kentish and Latrobe Councils following a ... read more
Waratah/Wynyard Council EBA Negotiations Update
At the most recent EA negotiation meetings, Management responded to 10 ASU claims. More ... read more
Launch Housing members vote YES to ASU Protected Action
Today 27 September, ASU members at Launch Housing voted yes to taking protected action. 106 ... read more
Threat of Industrial Action Results in an Improved Offer at Derwent Valley Council
Your preparedness to take action in the pursuit of fair pay and conditions resulted in an ... read more
Southern Midlands Council Offer Falls Short: Reserving Your Right to Take Action
Your ASU bargaining team received a reply from Council management last week after tabling the ... read more
Local Government is not Construction
Last Monday Local Government Victoria (LGV) advised Councils that “many of the civil works ... read more
VicRoads Consultation Members Meeting
VicRoads today commenced formal consultation around the transition to the Joint Venture, in ... read more
Yarra Ranges Shire Council – Notification of Change
Yarra Ranges Shire Council has provided the ASU with formal notification of proposed changes ... read more
East Gippsland Shire Council What happens next?
As you are aware, Council's original offer was voted down by you. What Happens next? On ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council EA update – revised wage offer
The ASU Negotiating Team met with management this morning for a further Enterprise Agreement ... read more
South Gippsland Water EBA – Have your say
The South Gippsland Water Agreement is expired and due for renegotiation, now is your chance ... read more
Have your say – Mental Health Reforms
Victoria’s Mental Health Sector will be undergoing major changes over the next decade, changes ... read more
Community Health Centre Delegates Meeting
Your bargaining representatives have met to bargain with your employer representatives the ... read more
MacKillop Family Services Bargaining is on
Notice of Employee Representational Rights Members may have seen that MacKillop has ... read more
City of Melbourne Strong EA Result – Thank a union member
Congratulations on the strong turnout and endorsement of the Enterprise Agreement. This ... read more
Payroll Changes at Woolworths
The ASU has been notified of proposed changes to payroll processing which will see employees ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Citywide Workers
The present CITYWIDE EBA expiries 30 June 2022. Every ASU member is unique, and every ... read more
Benalla RC – Benalla Depot – Mandatory Vax Update
The ASU has been advised of a meeting with depot staff yesterday informing them that they are ... read more
Backpay for casuals at Frankston City Council
Casuals that were entitled to progress through their banding increments at Frankston City ... read more
West Coast Council – Management responds to ASU Log of Claims
Negotiations for a new Enterprise Agreement have commenced and on Monday 20th September, ... read more
TasWater – Time to Take Action!
Industrial Action will commence this Wednesday 22 September 2021. Attached for your ... read more
Construction ruling from Kingston
The ASU has been advised of an email that staff received informing that they are ... read more
Qantas Vaccination Policy – What do you need to know?
The Qantas Group has published the final version of its COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Employees ... read more
TasWater Union Win
Recently, the ASU raised a dispute with TasWater concerning the removal of substitute RDOs on ... read more
Derwent Valley Council: ASU members prepare for Industrial Action
Following the success of your ballot to reserve the right to take industrial action, the ASU ... read more
Derwent Valley Council ASU Childcare members prepare for Industrial Action
Following the success of your ballot to reserve the right to take industrial action, the ASU ... read more
Whitehorse City Council Delegate Election Outcome
The ASU is proud to announce that Carol Wocker has now been elected as an ASU ... read more
City of Greater Geelong ASU Members Update September 2021
Enterprise Agreement (EA) Bargaining has started at Council, with the ASU team setting the ... read more
Hume City Council EBA Update
Bargaining for your new Enterprise Agreement has reached an impasse. Council have made the bad ... read more
Mansfield Shire ASU Members EA Meetings
The ASU will be Holding two paid meetings to update members on the Enterprise Agreement. We ... read more
Phillip Island Nature Park Site Visits
ASU Organiser Colin Houghton will be attending the park and doing some site visits Tuesday 21 ... read more
Brimbank City Council ASU Does Not Recommend the EA – VOTE NO
Your union believes you deserve more. You are delivering services in a global pandemic. We ... read more
LG Campaign Committee Survey
Thank you for nominating to be part of the LG Campaign Committee. This committee group will ... read more
Is your workplace consulting with you on Gender Equality?
The ASU invites you to a Gender Equality Network meeting. DATE: Thursday 7 October TIME: ... read more
Strike threat in Launch Housing classification stoush
Launch Housing staff have commenced a vote to take protected industrial action as Launch ... read more
ASU Safety Alert: Working Safely in the Ballarat Lockdown
Australian Services Union is by your side, especially during Covid lockdown. The Ballarat ... read more
Improving workplace conditions at Whitehorse City Council- Final Log of Claims
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR Whitehorse City Council WORKERS Enterprise bargaining has ... read more
Library Liaison Network Meeting
You’re invited to the following Library Liaison Network Meeting via zoom. DATE: Wednesday 6 ... read more
What’s happening in local government right now?
We want to hear what you think. We have just four questions to get a snapshot of what's ... read more
Bass Coast Council – Time to have your say
Your ASU Organiser Colin Houghton will be holding some site meetings to formulate a Log of ... read more
ASU Delegates Conference 2021 – “Essential, Safe, Secure” 13&14 October
This is your invitation to the ASU Victorian and Tasmanian Authorities & Services ... read more
TasWater – URGENT MEETING to discuss Protected Actions
CONGRATULATIONS on the successful vote in favour of taking Protected Action! The ASU will ... read more
Bendigo City Council Enterprise Agreement Update Member Meetings Coming Up
Negotiations for a new enterprise agreement are well underway. All parties have discussed ... read more
Kingborough Council – Urgent ASU meetings – Time To Vote NO Again!
Management has put out an EA offer that is substantially the same as the one that was ... read more
Kentish & Latrobe Councils – Endorse the ASU Log of Claims
We have recently completed a round of meetings where we sought your feedback on the ASU log of ... read more
Moonee Valley CC – Enterprise Agreement Update – ASU Counter Offer
Your priorities Thanks to those members who filled out the survey and identified your ... read more
Voting now open for the new CoM enterprise agreement
As you may be aware, the ballot is now open for CoM employees to vote on whether you accept ... read more
ASU Update – VicRoads Privatisation
The ASU can finally reveal the gains we have achieved for staff under our Memorandum of ... read more
GWM Water Better Pay and Conditions Survey
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across the ... read more
Benalla RC – EA Update: ASU Log of Claims and Council Log
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement (EA) at Benalla Rural City Council has started to ... read more
ASU survey into insecure work in the community sector
ASU members are campaigning for fairer secure employment, longer funding terms and a more ... read more
Central Goldfields SC – ASU Members Enterprise Agreement Meeting at CGSC
What’s happening with our Agreement? The workforce at Central Goldfields overwhelmingly ... read more
Maribyrnong CC – Mobile Eyes – Are they watching you?
Australian Services Union members and potential members met at Maribyrnong depot. We talked ... read more
Ausnet – EBA Update
The negotiating committee met again this week on Tuesday ( 14/9/21). Further progress has ... read more
Sexual harassment, equal opportunity, and victimisation policies at Yarra City Council
The ASU has identified that Yarra City Council’s sexual harassment and equal opportunities ... read more
Goldfields Library – ASU member meetings on Tuesday 14 September
You may not be aware but we have never finalised the enterprise agreement. We now have in ... read more
ASU CFA PTA EA Members meeting next Tuesday
Bargaining is progressing for a new CFA PTA Agreement, and your Union delegates are preparing ... read more
Workers together on the frontline, come together online
Safe Steps & 1800 Respect workers are invited to attend one of two meetings on Tuesday 21 ... read more
Late Night ASU Campaign Meeting
The ASU knows that not all of our members work 9-5, so we’re holding late-night Zoom meetings ... read more
Mount Alexander SC – It’s time to vote on the EBA
We have received a revised Enterprise Agreement offer from management. We will be holding 3 ... read more
Swan Hill Rural City Council Vote No
You will have received a memo from the CEO advising that voting will commence on the ... read more
Bass Coast SC – EBA Log of Claims!
We have scheduled some online Meetings. If you are an ASU member or prospective member and ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Sunbury Cobaw Community Health
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Bendigo Community Health Service
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Anglicare St Luke’s
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Berry Street, Eaglemont
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Moonee Valley EA update: Management wage offer
As you are aware, the ASU Negotiating Team is currently negotiating a new enterprise agreement ... read more
Yarra Ranges EA Update Meetings
The ASU will be holding meetings via Zoom next week to discuss Yarra Ranges latest ... read more
Ausnet – Enterprise Agreement Update
The Unions met with management representatives again this Tuesday. Considerable progress has ... read more
Essential Not Expendable – ASU Members Step Up Again
ASU community sector members are fighting for secure jobs and a more secure sector. You can ... read more
Council Aged Care Delegates Meeting September
You’re invited to the next installment of the ASU’s online monthly delegate meeting. DATE: ... read more
Ventia EA Negotiation Update
As you would be aware Ventia issued the Notification of Employee Representational Rights ... read more
Moonee Valley 10 year financial plan
Moonee Valley’s ten year financial plan has recently been released by Councillors. You can ... read more
Hume City Council EA Update
Bargaining for your new enterprise agreement (EA) has reached an impasse. Council have made ... read more
GWM Water EA Paid Time Member Meetings Next Week
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
ASU members win at Uniting
Members at Uniting AOD/MH recently contacted management requesting that entitlements ... read more
ASU Win: Job Security at WRRGs
Over recent months, the ASU has been meeting with the Minister for Energy, Environment and ... read more
ASU concerns about possible restructure
ASU members at South East Water have contacted the Union about a meeting that occurred ... read more
Wages and Conditions for Gateway Health
ASU members across Victoria are working to defend Community Health Centre workplace rights and ... read more
Work Shouldn’t Hurt
Australian Services Union knows that members are working hard every day to deliver services to ... read more
Ausnet – ASU Enterprise Bargaining Update
The Unions met with Ausnet management on 31 August to progress the EA negotiations. The ... read more
Whitehorse City Council Log of Claims Members Meeting Coming Up
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Hobart City Council Time to Vote – Union Meetings
As you are aware voting for your new proposed Enterprise Agreement (EA) is soon. The voting ... read more
Snap ASU meeting to respond to the Victorian Social Housing Regulation Review
The Victorian Government is undertaking an independent review of regulation of public, ... read more
Vaccination Status Survey
Thank you to all our members who participated in the Vaccination Status survey. We had 407 ... read more
ASU members at GWW: Time to have your say.
The ASU is running meetings next week to provide you with the opportunity to express your ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Bethany
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at SACHAS Sunshine
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Urgent CHW Bargaining Meeting
On Tuesday your bargaining team put forward a proposal that included us giving up ground on ... read more
CAFS Urgent Enterprise Bargaining Update Meetings
The ASU bargaining team have been negotiating the new EA agreement with CAFS Senior Management ... read more
North Central CMA Bargaining Update and Gender Equality Consultation Committee
Your ASU representatives today attended enterprise agreement negotiation and the inaugural ... read more
ASU Member Meetings QVMAG Update: City of Launceston 2021 EA Bargaining
The ASU will be holding the following member update meetings at QVMAG Sites. DATE: Thursday ... read more
Thank you to our ASU Early Childhood Educators!
Did you know tomorrow is Early Childhood Educators Day? It is a time to recognise and ... read more
The Perks and Pitfalls of Working From Home
The onset of COVID-19 last year saw many office-based workers being allowed to work from home ... read more
Lockdowns coming? Know your rights!
With recent media coverage around Tasmania’s plans for if/when COVID-19 arrives in Tasmania ... read more
Great ASU Attendance at Unions Tasmania Anna Stewart Memorial Project And Women’s Conference!
Four fabulous ASU women, Gina Tate, Bianca Long (both Qantas), Debbie Murphy (Devonport City ... read more
Has the Andrews Government lost control of the community sector?
Even in a global pandemic, the Andrews Government treats community sector workers as ... read more
Persistence Pays off at YSAS
Recently the ASU have assisted two members at the Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS) in ... read more
30% off First Aid Training at the Red Cross
As an ASU member you can now get up to 30% off First Aid Training at the Red Cross! This is ... read more
BIG win for workers at Wellington Shire
Through the dogged determination of ASU delegates and the know-how of ASU organisers, many low ... read more
HBCC Delegates don’t back down on proper consultation
In late 2018 ASU Delegates walked out of several consecutive monthly consultative committee ... read more
Delegate Profile: Wal St Clair
Wal St Clair joined the ASU in 1999 and became a delegate shortly after. Wal was a mobile ... read more
ASU Wins Back Pay for Workers at Casey Council
An ASU member who wouldn’t take being rebuffed by her employer has won backpay for Casey City ... read more
Building Power in Lockdown
It’s pretty clear that lockdowns are going to be with us for quite a while to come ... read more
Melbourne CC – Your EA Vote Opens
On Tuesday this week, you will be given an opportunity to vote on your enterprise ... read more
Hepburn Shire Council Delegate Election Outcome
The ASU is proud to announce that Robert Hildebrand and Zac Lyons have now been elected as an ... read more
The Wilderness Society – MEA negotiations underway
As many of you would be aware negotiations for your new MEA have commenced with the first ... read more
NCR Bulletin
The ASU and your bargaining representatives will meet again tomorrow with NCR to progress with ... read more
Update on Qantas Group Vaccination Policy
Members will be aware that Qantas Group has recently announced that it intends to require ... read more
Important ASU Update: Additional Wins in your new EBA at Boroondara City Council
Your new enterprise agreement has now been certified by the Fair Work Commission; however, it ... read more
Union WIN
Recently the ASU made an application to the Fair Work Commission (Commission) to vary the ... read more
Knox City Council Delegate Election Outcome
The ASU is proud to announce that Jaki Mitchell has now been elected as an ASU ... read more
Derwent Valley Council Enterprise Bargaining: Have you received your ballot? VOTE
Have you received your ballot to reserve your right to take industrial action? YES? DON'T ... read more
Foundation House – ASU member’s enterprise bargaining update meeting
The bargaining process at Foundation House has been delayed for some time. We are pleased to ... read more
Knox ASU Member Update: EA Rollover
The ASU has confirmed with Knox that the revised Enterprise Agreement (EA) offer has been ... read more
Climate Action for Unionists
VTHC & ACTU have developed the first of its kind course designed around Climate Action for ... read more
Kingborough Council Revised Enterprise Agreement Offer
Following the unsuccessful vote on your Enterprise Agreement, we returned to the bargaining ... read more
Stonnington City Council Stand Up Fight Back
Enterprise bargaining negotiations are continuing. Council is attempting to gut your ... read more
Phillip Island Nature Park EBA Meetings Changed.
Unfortunately, with current restrictions as they are we have had to postpone our planned site ... read more
Maribyrnong CC – Proposed Change Impacting Operations, Regulatory and Engineering Teams
ASU has a notice from Council on proposed change impacting Operation, Regulatory and ... read more
Essential Not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Unison
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Essential Not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Ballarat Community Health
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Launch Housing Protected Action Ballot Vote Yes
Launch Housing has not agreed to our claim seeking a classification review and wants to remove ... read more
Moonee Valley CC – Paid ASU Members Meeting – Friday at 2pm
The ASU Negotiating Team is continuing to meet with management to negotiate a new enterprise ... read more
Webinar for aged care and disability workers on Covid-19 vaccination
Are you an aged care or disability worker who is still unsure about covid-19 ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at VICSRC
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Boroondara City Council Stand Downs
The Boroondara City Council announcement that 84 School Crossing Supervisors have been stood ... read more
City of Melbourne Enterprise agreement vote next Tuesday
Next Tuesday, you will be given an opportunity to vote on whether to endorse a new enterprise ... read more
Kingston City Council Update from Library Members’ Meeting
Following a recent member meeting and a previous survey conducted, your ASU delegates and ... read more
Bass Coast EBA Update Meetings
With EBA negotiations about to commence at Bass Coast Shire, Your ASU representatives need ... read more
Upcoming ASU meetings at Loddon Shire Council now online only.
The Victorian Government has announced further restrictions to limit the spread of ... read more
ESSENTIAL NOT EXPENDABLE CAMPAIGN BRIEFING AT WOMEN’S HEALTH WEST
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Waratah Wynyard Council Log of Claims Update
We have recently completed a round of meetings where we sought your feedback on the ASU log of ... read more
Enterprise Bargaining on Track at Central Highlands Water
Before bargaining for the CHW 2021 Agreement began, ASU members were clear that they wanted ... read more
Delegates Pressure Councils for Home Care Packages
Delegates across councils in Victoria have unanimously decided to pressure councils to offer ... read more
Petition to Save Aged Care at Latrobe Council!
This week aged care workers at Latrobe council made the front page of the Latrobe Express with ... read more
Phillip Island Nature Park EBA Update
Negotiations are about to commence for your upcoming EBA What is important to you? More ... read more
South Gippsland Shire Council ASU Meetings
What is happening in neighbouring Councils? What are the average pay increases being gained? ... read more
Personal leave for work-related COVID testing at Launch Housing
Due to the COVID outbreak in St Kilda, ASU members at Launch Housing sites in the area have ... read more
Ausnet Services Enterprise Agreement Update
Enterprise Bargaining has commenced with the first substantive negotiation session taking ... read more
ASU Delegate Election at Hepburn Shire Council: Nomination of Robert Hildebrand and Zac Lyons
ASU members Robert Hildebrand (Transfer Station) and Zac Lyons (Depot) formally nominated to ... read more
EGSC employees have spoken
As you are aware, you as ASU members and staff of EGSC have spoken and voted no to the offer ... read more
Enterprise Agreement Survey for Mackillop Workers
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement will soon commence. As an ASU Member you are ... read more
ASU CAFS Enterprise Agreement Update – August 2021
Your ASU Delegates have been meeting with management since April to negotiate your Enterprise ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Red Cross Australia
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Building Power – Local Government Delegate Network Meeting
At our next Delegate Network meeting, we will be discussing strategies for recruitment and ... read more
Children’s Services Delegates and Members Online Meeting
How has rate capping affected Children's Services? We want to know. You are invited to ... read more
Invitation only delegates meeting to discuss ‘Rate Cap’ Campaign
You have been identified as a key delegate we want to talk to! You are invited to attend a ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions Survey: Merri Creek Management Committee
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement will shortly commence. As an ASU Member, you are ... read more
Essential Not Expendable
ASU delegates and members like you are fighting to make the community sector more secure for ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions Survey: Whitehorse City Council
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement will shortly commence. As an ASU Member, you are ... read more
Loddon Shire Council Log Of Claims Members Meeting Coming Up
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Origin Energy Members Meetings
The ASU will be holding two paid meetings to discuss the Enterprise Agreement. This is your ... read more
Mass Meeting for ASU Community Sector members
The community services sector is facing a crisis of insecure work and insecure funding. ... read more
Stonnington City Council Delegate Election Outcome
The ASU is proud to announce that Claudia Farha has now been elected as an ASU ... read more
ASU Delegates Needed!
Do you want to have a voice in your workplace? Are you interested in the protection and ... read more
Moira SC – Union meeting set for 19 August have been cancelled
Unfortunately, due to lockdown restrictions, the below meeting at Moira has been cancelled. We ... read more
Enterprise Agreement Bargaining Concluded at West Wimmera Shire Council
Bargaining for your new enterprise agreement (EA) is now completed. At meetings in July ... read more
Knox CC – Changes – Early Childhood Program at Knox Regional Netball Centre and Rowville Community Centre
Knox has advised the ASU that they intend to make changes to the existing Early Childhood ... read more
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR PHILLIP ISLAND NATURE PARK WORKERS
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement has now commenced. As an ASU member you are ... read more
Campaspe SC – Union meettings set for 18 August have been cancelled
Unfortunately, due to lockdown restrictions, the below meetings at Campaspe have been ... read more
Derwent Valley Council Enterprise Agreement Protected Action: Get ready to vote
We remain united in our resolve for fair pay and conditions at Derwent Valley Council. Another ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefings at Uniting Vic Tas
You’re invited to attend one of 4 meetings to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Hobsons Bay City Council Staff Monitoring Is Not Okay
ASU is concerned about the proposal that Council monitors telephone calls. There has not been ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Werribee Uniting
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Greater Western Water – ASU Members Update
ASU Delegates and officials have made it clear to GWW that the commitments made by the State ... read more
Enterprise Agreement Ballot – Vote No!
Your new enterprise agreement will soon go out to vote. Unfortunately, the unions cannot ... read more
Glen Eira Rollover Vote Open to 18 Aug
The Glen Eira one-year rollover Enterprise Agreement vote opened yesterday morning, and will ... read more
ASU Members Meeting Feedback: COM EA Offer
Members attended a virtual meeting this morning to vote on the wage offer from CoM. The offer ... read more
Care Connect Essential not Expendable campaign meeting
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
ESSENTIAL NOT EXPENDABLE Campaign Briefing at GEN U
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
MHA Care Enterprise Agreement Update
Thank you to everyone who came to the meeting last night. Unfortunately, there was an error in ... read more
Melbourne CC – REMINDER: ASU members meeting TOMORROW, 9AM VIA ZOOM
ASU members will be meeting tomorrow morning at 9am to discuss and vote on whether to accept a ... read more
Jemena – Paid union meeting to discuss log of claims
Members are advised that there will be a paid meeting, via MS Teams to discuss a log of claims ... read more
CHW ASU Members Meetings – Next Steps in Negotiations
ASU members at Central Highlands Water are requested to attend one of two online meetings on ... read more
North Central CMA Bargaining Update
Today your ASU Bargaining Team attended the second 2021 enterprise agreement negotiations ... read more
East Gippsland Shire Council Staff Vote NO!
EGSC employees, led by ASU members, have spoken. ASU members and their workplace ... read more
Zinfra Enterprise Agreement Update
Members would be aware that the ASU has been meeting with Zinfra to negotiate a new ... read more
Disciplinary matters at Greater Western Water – You have to see it to believe it
Since April, the ASU has been involved in representing five union members in relation to ... read more
Improving workplace conditions at City of Greater Bendigo – Final Log of Claims
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR BENDIGO WORKERS Enterprise bargaining has kicked off again. ... read more
Catholic Care Victoria Consultation Period Extended
ASU members at Catholic Care Victoria met with organisers Charlie and Tim this week about ... read more
Ventia Enterprise Agreement Meetings
ASU representatives met with Ventia on Monday morning to commence negotiations for the ... read more
Launch ASU members to vote on industrial action
After increasing frustrations with enterprise bargaining, ASU members at Launch have ... read more
Frankston Council casual conversion success!
As part of the insecure work campaign by the ASU, we have been reviewing the use of casual ... read more
Council Aged Care Delegates Meeting August
Next instalment of online monthly delegate meeting (August). Date: Tuesday 17 August Time: ... read more
ASU Member Update: Manningham EA Vote
The vote for your new enterprise agreement (EA) opened yesterday. In May a majority of ... read more
ASU Member Update: Kingston Family & Children’s Centres
ASU delegate Shana and Organiser Lorraine met with Tiffany Smith last week to progress ... read more
Knox Paid Time Member Meetings – This Thursday!
After taking your feedback to Council on the one-year rollover offer, Council has responded ... read more
Casey CC – Enterprise Agreement Update
The ASU has been notified of the outcome of the Enterprise Agreement (EA) vote which ... read more
Kingston CC – Library After Hours Meeting
The ASU will be holding a union meeting after hours detail below to discuss matters in the ... read more
ERL Upcoming Enterprise Agreement Meetings
ERL has tabled a log of claims which details a change from the current full time 35 and 38 ... read more
ASU Member Update Meetings: City of Launceston 2021 EA Bargaining
The ASU will be holding the following member update meetings across Council. All ASU ... read more
Hobsons Bay Library & Customer Service Proposal – ASU Advice
Australian Services Union (ASU) Organisers and Delegates are concerned about the proposal to ... read more
Brimbank City Council Enterprise Agreement Update Meeting
The ASU will be holding a general meeting to provide an update on the progress of enterprise ... read more
Maroondah City Council Log of Claims Members Meetings coming up Thursday
To better protect workers in an increasingly dangerous world, the ASU has developed new ... read more
Benalla Rural City Council Log of Claims Paid Time Members Meeting This Week
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Delegates invited to meeting with Victoria’s Gender Equality Commissioner and more
The ASU has been working with other unions to arrange for the Gender Equality Commissioner, Dr ... read more
Aged Care Employee Day
Last Saturday 7 August was Aged Care Employee Day. The ASU made this video to thank all our ... read more
West Coast Council – ASU Log of Claims & endorsement meetings
As negotiations have been scheduled to commence on Monday 6 September, your ASU delegates, ... read more
Melbourne CC – Paid Time ASU Members Meeting: FRIDAY 13 AUGUST, 9AM VIA ZOOM
For two months now, the ASU Negotiating Team has been locked in renewed negotiations with CoM ... read more
It takes paid leave to leave
Family and domestic violence is at crisis levels during the COVID-19 pandemic. ASU members ... read more
Parks Victoria Members Meeting – EA Offer
Management has put a new offer on the table to try to resolve the Parks Victoria ... read more
Delegates invited to meeting with Victoria’s Gender Equality Commissioner and more
The ASU has been working with other unions to arrange for the Gender Equality Commissioner, Dr ... read more
MHA Care EBA Update
We have gone through all of managements proposed changes to your Enterprise Agreement (EA). ... read more
Moira Healthcare Alliance – Your pay and conditions under attack
ASU Members met on 5th August to discuss managements proposed Enterprise Agreement (EA). ... read more
Enterprise Agreement Update: Southern Midlands Council
Thanks for attending meetings in your workplace. You told us you want to see improvements to ... read more
Essential Not Expendable campaign briefing at Good Shepherd
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
ASU EA Update @ RAV
As you know your enterprise agreement was voted up by staff and awaiting certification by the ... read more
Water Industry Delegates Network Meeting – Monday 23 August
The Water Industry Delegates Network is back, and there’s a lot to discuss. Come along to ... read more
ASU Delegate Election at Stonnington City Council: Nomination of Claudia Farha.
On Tuesday 3rd August 2021 ASU member Claudia Farha formally nominated to become an ASU ... read more
Hobsons Bay CC – Youth Services Union Meeting
Australian Services Union represents Youth Services in Councils across Victoria. We value the ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at YSAS
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Win For ASU Members at Ventia
As you are aware the ASU sought Fair Work Commission assistance with getting Ventia to commit ... read more
Councilors interested in webinar on home care packages
* By submitting the form you are agreeing to be contacted by the ASU with updates on aged ... read more
Hepburn Shire Council Enterprise Bargaining Update No 1
Well done to all ASU members for your feedback and for attending the rounds of scheduled ... read more
Derwent Valley Council Enterprise Agreement Update
Today we have re-lodged the Protected Action Ballot with Fair Work to ensure every member’s ... read more
Yarra City Council Enterprise Bargaining Update No 4
Thank you to all of you who attended our previous member meetings and provided us your ... read more
Save our Local Services at Moira Shire Council
From an underfunded aged care system, a massive rise in insecure work, through to more and ... read more
ASU Catholic Care Victoria Restructure Consultation Update
The ASU will be holding a meeting via Zoom for members at Catholic Care Victoria to discuss ... read more
Save our Local Services at Campaspe Shire Council
From an underfunded aged care system, a massive rise in insecure work, through to more and ... read more
Community Legal Centres Log of Claims Vote
ASU Assistant Branch Secretary will be holding a meeting via Zoom to vote on the Community ... read more
Bayside City Council Log of Claims Meetings
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Eastern Regional Libraries Bargaining Update
Your ASU Delegates Sue, Robin, Amy and Steph have been meeting with representatives from ERL ... read more
QANTAS ANNOUNCES STANDDOWNS
This morning Qantas announced that 2,500 of its workers would be stood down for 2 months from ... read more
Moira Health Care Alliance – Meeting to discuss enterprise agreement
You would be aware that MHA Care has put an enterprise agreement out to the vote. The ASU was ... read more
Mt Alexander Shire Council Enterprise Bargaining Update
We last met with management on Thursday 1 July 2021. At that meeting, we failed to reach ... read more
Coliban Water – Online meeting to discuss the Enterprise Agreement negotiations
As you may be aware, the Australian Services Union (ASU), Professionals Australia (PA) and a ... read more
Essential not Expendable – It’s time to take action!
It’s just not right that community sector workers are declared to be essential by the state ... read more
Catholic Care Victoria Restructure – Delegates Involved in Change Management
ASU delegates and organisers are heavily involved in change management at Catholic Care ... read more
Bargaining begins for Multi Business Agreement in Community Health
Delegates from across the 28 Community Health Centres covered by the Multi Business Agreement ... read more
Protracted Bargaining Period Yields Results
Sometimes bargaining for a new EA can drag on for months, and in some cases, years. Anglicare ... read more
Delegate Profile – Suzanne Schulz – Clarence City Council
Suzanne is one of our newest Delegates, having been in the role for less than six ... read more
State Public Sector Bargaining
The State Government recently announced changes to its Wages Policy, which mean that any ... read more
Community Legal Centres – Meeting to endorse log of claims
A meeting has been called for all ASU members at community legal centres to discuss and vote ... read more
ASU Members are getting Vaccinated Now on Paid Time
Community and Public Sector employers are responding to ASU members requests to get vaccinated ... read more
Delegate Profile – Nicole Guns
Nicole Guns is a newly elected Delegate at East Gippsland Shire. Nic works as a community laws ... read more
ASU Climate Action and Sustainability Network
The ASU accepts that climate change is occurring and believes practical action must be planned ... read more
Enterprise Agreement Offer – Vote No!
The Enterprise Agreement (EA) voting period starts today! The vote is open Monday 2 - Friday 6 ... read more
Kentish and Latrobe Councils – Meeting Notice
Your ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding joint meetings for both Kentish and Latrobe ... read more
** Vision Super Local Heroes 2021 Terms and Conditions**
Information relating to entry, the collection of personal information and prizes ... read more
Derwent Valley Council Ballot Hiccup Yet We Stand United
Please see attached here the release of the Protected Action Ballot outcome, which was ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Anchor
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Bendigo City Council Log of Claims Members Meeting Coming Up
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
CHC Log of Claims Multi Business Agreement Member’s Meeting
Following meetings and consultation with members throughout the sector, the ASU Community ... read more
City of Launceston 2021 EA ASU Bargaining Update
Significant progress has been achieved to date at the bargaining table with some positive ... read more
Are you really valued? Reasons to Vote No on Casey EA!
“Admiration” now “most valuable resources” - does EA offer reflect what council really ... read more
Ventia – EBA Update
The ASU wrote to Ventia on the 30th of June, advising of our intention of proceeding with a ... read more
MiCare – Online meeting to discuss employee ballot and next steps
As you may be aware, the proposed enterprise agreement has been rejected by a majority of ... read more
North Central CMA Enterprise Bargaining Update
Your ASU bargaining team (including delegate nominee Rod White) met with management today ... read more
Derwent Valley Council Enterprise Agreement Update Negotiations: Feedback needed
Your ASU bargaining team met with Council management representatives on Tuesday. Council’s ... read more
Bargaining Concerns at Wodonga City Council
Management has tabled a draft of the enterprise agreement. They have removed clauses and ... read more
Kingston Childcare Update
Following the recent round of visits and survey results, the ASU has collated the feedback ... read more
Closing Today: Greater Western Water Diversity and Inclusion Pulse Survey
It’s not often that the ASU recommends that members complete a survey being conducted by ... read more
Bass Coast SC – Let us know your priorities for the next enterprise agreement
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR BASS COAST SHIRE COUNCIL WORKERS Bargaining for a new ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Star Health
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Swan Hill RC – Correction
We wish to correct a part of the email sent yesterday to ASU members at Swan Hill Rural City ... read more
Melbourne CC – Fair Work Commission – quick update
The ASU, ANMF and City of Melbourne appeared before the Fair Work Commission today and ... read more
Geelong CC – ASU members EA Update July 2021
Better Pay and Conditions For Local Government Workers: Geelong City Council Every ASU ... read more
Casey CC – ASU representatives urge all employees to vote NO, every vote matters!
It’s nearly here! The vote for your Enterprise Agreement runs 2 - 6 August. Why Vote ... read more
Swan Hill RC – Correcting the record
Recently the CEO put out a video message about the enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA) ... read more
Loddon SC – ASU survey on your priorities for the next enterprise agreement
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR LODDON SHIRE COUNCIL WORKERS Bargaining for a new Enterprise ... read more
City of Melbourne – Fair Work Today
This afternoon the ASU Negotiating Team will attend the Fair Work Commission about your ... read more
Survey For Better Vaccine Support
The ASU has been working closely with other health unions to lobby the federal government ... read more
WHAT DO WE WANT?
ASU members are standing up and fighting back against Councils and Libraries pitiful pay ... read more
ASU City Works update July 2021
ASU Office and Delegates met with management of City-Works last week. We discussed and ... read more
TasWater’s Offer Not Good Enough
ASU MEETINGS TasWater has halted enterprise bargaining and is planning on putting their ... read more
Bendigo City Council Log of Claims Members Meeting Coming Up
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Yarra Ranges Shire Council – Paid ASU members meetings
Paid members meetings to discuss the ASU Log of Claims to be held at Yarra Ranges Shire ... read more
Bayside City Council Log of Claims Survey
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement will be commencing soon. As an ASU Member, you are ... read more
It’s almost time to VOTE NO to EGSC EBA offer
All ASU members should have had a chance to read management’s latest EBA offer. This “final ... read more
Community Legal Centres – Meeting to discuss draft Log of Claims
A meeting has been called by ASU members at Community Legal Centres to discuss the Draft Log ... read more
Gippsland Water – ASU Agreement Update
Have we reached agreement? We have agreed to send a draft Agreement to Industrial Relations ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Maroondah Council Workers
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement is about to commence. As an ASU Member you are ... read more
Community Health Centre Multi-Employer Business Agreement
ASU CHC delegates have already attended their first negotiation as bargaining representatives ... read more
Stonnington CC – ASU Aged Care Meeting Cancelled
Due to the extension of current restrictions relating to the COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne, I ... read more
Kingborough Council – Enterprise Agreement Voting Time
Bargaining for your enterprise agreement has now concluded with no further movement from ... read more
NCCMA Enterprise Agreement Negotiations To Commence Shortly
The ASU has received notice from North Central Catchment Management Authority (NCCMA) that ... read more
All Health Workers Eligible For Pfizer Vaccine
The Victorian Department of Health has issued a notice advising all health care workers listed ... read more
Waratah/Wynyard Council – Meeting Notice
ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding meetings across Waratah/Wynyard Council. These ... read more
Upcoming ASU meetings at Greater City of Bendigo Council postponed
The Victorian Government last week announced further restrictions to limit the spread of ... read more
Review of the Mental Health Act
As part of the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System, ... read more
Australian Council of Trade Union’s Congress
You’re invited to attend the Australian Council of Trade Union’s Congress for 2021. This ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions Survey: Benalla Council Workers
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement has now commenced. As an ASU Member, you are ... read more
Central Goldfields Shire Council ASU says Vote No
Agreement negotiations started in March this year. We have pushed for improvements and ... read more
City of Melbourne Enterprise Agreement Negotiations Update
We attended today’s meeting expecting to receive a revised offer and response to the ASU’s ... read more
Bendigo City Council Log of Claims Members Meeting Coming Up
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Library Liaison Group Meeting
You’re invited to the next Library Liaison Network Meeting via zoom DATE: Tuesday 27 ... read more
Update over major changes at LCHS
The ASU has written to LCHS advising them of the impact these changes within the Behavioural ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council Enterprise Agreement update
Improving conditions, clause by clause Over the past weeks, the ASU Negotiating Team has been ... read more
Council Aged Care Delegates Meeting
The ASU will be holding the next instalment of our online monthly delegate meeting. DATE: ... read more
Stonnington City Council Paid Aged Care Members Meeting
The ASU has organised a PAID members meeting to discuss: Federal changes in the aged care ... read more
TasWater Enterprise Agreement Meeting
Your ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding a meeting at the Zeehan Depot next ... read more
West Coast Council Enterprise Agreement Meetings
ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding meetings across West Coast Council next ... read more
Sorell Council Classifications Update
Thanks for attending the recent meeting regarding classifications. Our legal team would like ... read more
WRRG Good news! Government agrees in principle to Transmission of Business
The ASU has spoken to WRRG representatives this morning and we have been advised that the ... read more
No response from CoM to ASU Counter Offer
The ASU Negotiating Team met with City of Melbourne on Monday expecting to receive a revised ... read more
Vote NO to EGSC EBA offer
The access period to review management’s latest enterprise agreement offer started on Monday ... read more
Wodonga CC – Reminder: Log of Claims Survey
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement at Wodonga has commenced. The ASU has been ... read more
Major Change – Launch Housing, Elizabeth Street Common Ground
Launch Housing has advised the ASU that they are proposing a restructure for Elizabeth Street ... read more
ASU Glen Eira Warrawee Member Update
As advised in the previous update provided to you on Tuesday 4 May 2021, the ASU had spoken to ... read more
Casey Paid EA Update Meetings and No Vote
The ASU will be holding PAID meetings to discuss in detail the final position and voting ... read more
CFA Log of Claims – Meeting and survey
After many months of discussions with members, your ASU CFA PTA Log of Claims is just about ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Anglicare Broadmeadows office
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Moorabool SC – ASU members vote to accept Council’s offer
ASU members have voted to accept Councils offer of $27.50 per week for 3 years including full ... read more
Casey Enterprise Agreement Update – STILL A NO VOTE.
The ASU has been provided with a draft document which we have now reviewed. We are still in ... read more
Swan Hill RC – Your choice or the CEO’s?
The CEO told you in a recent video that “you won’t have enough money to retire on to have a ... read more
Moonee Valley Childcare Members Meeting
As flagged in the newsletter earlier this week, as part of the negotiations for a new ... read more
Melbourne CC – ASU Members reject offer and to propose counter-offer tomorrow
Over 100 ASU members met today to determine the ASU response to the latest offer from City of ... read more
CHC Delegates the power behind a successful agreement
Thank you for your support in encouraging members to complete the ASU CHC Log of Claims Survey ... read more
Derwent Valley Council Offer Falls Short: Reserving Your Right to Take Action
Your ASU bargaining team met with Council management representatives today. A summary of the ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Anglicare After hours
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Major Change- Launch Housing, Elizabeth Street Common Ground
Launch Housing has advised the ASU that they are proposing ra restructure for Elizabeth Street ... read more
Moorabool Shire Council Urgent Meeting – Updated EBA Offer
Management have increased their offer to $27.50 per week with full back pay. We will be ... read more
City of Melbourne – ASU Members meeting 2.15pm Wednesday
The ASU will be holding a members meeting tomorrow at 2pm. The purpose of this meeting is to ... read more
Anglicare Tasmania 2021 Collective Agreement – ASU Update
As you would be aware your 2021 Collective Agreement is now available for your review in ... read more
City of Melbourne Bargaining Update
The City of Melbourne has put a new element of the offer on the table. They are now ... read more
Gannawarra Shire Crisis on the Frontline Meetings
ASU Organiser Clay O’Brien will be holding meetings to provide you with an update on our ... read more
Hindmarsh Shire Crisis on the Frontline Meetings
All workers at Hindmarsh Shire Council are invited to meet with ASU Campaign Organiser, Clay ... read more
Important Catholic Care Victoria ASU Members Update
WORKPLACE REDESIGN NEXT STEPS. The ASU is continuing to meet with CCV Management to be ... read more
Moonee Valley CC – Childcare Services Schedule meeting
Management has scheduled a meeting to discuss the Schedule that covers childcare ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at ACSO
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at YACVic
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
VCOSS prepares to Bargain
The ASU has held an initial discussion with your employer to schedule some future meeting ... read more
Ventia – ASU enterprise agreement update and survey
We recently concluded a round of visits to discuss options to get Ventia to agree to commence ... read more
AEMO management breaks off negotiations! ASU meeting 8 July
Click here to register for the ASU EBA meeting on 8 July. AEMO management is trying to rush ... read more
Women With Disabilities – ASU meeting to discuss draft enterprise agreement
You are invited to a meeting to discuss the draft enterprise agreement for Women With ... read more
Latrobe CC – ASU member meetings- EA Coming to Crunch Time
Negotiations for a new enterprise agreement continued with a meeting held between your ASU ... read more
Good Shepherd Essential not Expendable campaign meeting
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Good Shepherd You are invited to attend a ... read more
Moorabool Shire Council Stop Work Update
Well done to everyone who attended the stop work meeting on Wednesday. If you have not already ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Whitehorse Manningham Library Workers
Preparation for negotiations for a new Enterprise Agreement has now commenced! As an ASU ... read more
Manningham Council – Members meetings and EA progress at last!
We will be holding members meetings next week to update you on a win in bargaining for your ... read more
Meetings next week – indexation and job insecurity in the community sector – our campaign is working
I want to invite you to a meeting to discuss important developments that affect the community ... read more
Breaking News: Indexation and job insecurity in the community sector – our campaign is working
We have some bad news and some hopefully really good news. Two members meetings have been ... read more
APM – Vote NO to the termination of your enterprise agreement
APM are once again attempting to strip your rights at work. APM have asked you to vote in ... read more
Derwent Valley Council backflip on fair pay
Your union attended a meeting today and received the following news: Derwent Valley Council ... read more
Hepburn SC – Log of Claims Members Meeting Coming Up!
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORKERS Every ASU member is unique, and ... read more
Stonnington City Council Delegate Election Outcome
The ASU is proud to announce that the following members have now been elected as an ASU Shop ... read more
Kingston CC – ASU Child Care Update and Survey
ASU Organiser Lorraine Di Pietrantonio recently held a round of visits at three centres. We ... read more
Concerns over major changes at Latrobe Community Health Service
LCHS’s proposed major changes to classification levels and pay point progression in the ... read more
Kingston Library Survey
ASU Organiser Lorraine Di Pietrantonio recently held a round of visits at various Kingston ... read more
Superannuation Increase – 1 July 2021
You might have heard about the Superannuation Guarantee, that’s the legal minimum employers ... read more
New Delegates at Metro Tasmania
Recently a group of employees at Metro Tasmania in the administrative areas of the ... read more
Importance of honesty during workplace investigations
It’s always been important to act honestly during a workplace investigation. And it’s now ... read more
Delegate Profile – Lachlan Marshall
Lachlan Marshall is a new ASU delegate but long-time supporter of the trade union movement. He ... read more
Support for the Essential Not Expendable Campaign
Staff at Centre for Non-Violence recently met to hear about the ASU’s Essential Not Expendable ... read more
More onshoring of jobs in the energy industry
Our union strongly opposes the outsourcing and offshoring of jobs. It’s always bad for workers ... read more
ASU members at CFA working to improve conditions for all!
CFA members are feeling the pleasure of their success with 2.5% back pay now in their ... read more
Check out the new aged care campaign page #LocalGovCares!
Aged care in local government performs a critical social service for the community, but it is ... read more
Mandatory vaccination for residential care workers
The Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday night announced that residential care workers will ... read more
BackPay Win at at Greater Bendigo
During an ASU member meeting at Bendigo Council depot, members raised an ongoing issue - some ... read more
EA negotiations across Victoria Heat Up!
The ASU’s 2021 bargaining strategy is starting to show some real results, as members stand up ... read more
City West Water & Western Water – Updated information on requests to sign new employment contracts
ASU members have raised concerns with ASU officials about a reported requirement to sign new ... read more
Important On the Line ASU members update
ASU delegates and senior leadership met with OTL senior management on Tuesday 28 June, to ... read more
City of Melbourne – No revised offer put today
The ASU met with management today for a further EA negotiation meeting. We were expecting that ... read more
Q&A on Finishing Up at Knox In-Home Aged Care This Week
The ASU is conscious that CHSP funded services are ceasing at Knox City Council this week. You ... read more
Moorabool Shire Council Congratulations and Celebrations
ASU Members have voted down managements insulting EBA offer. There will be a stop-work ... read more
Better pay and conditions for City of Greater Bendigo council workers
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement has now commenced. As an ASU Member you are ... read more
King Island Council – ASU Meetings
Your ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy and ASU Coordinator Aaron De La Torre will be holding meetings ... read more
ASU Members GRLC Protected Industrial Action Update
The ASU has notified GRLC of the intention that all ASU members will be stopping work on ... read more
Latrobe City Council Aged & Disability Meeting
The ASU will be holding a meeting for all Home and Community Care members and non-members to ... read more
Melbourne CC – “This is not our final offer” (D. Stella, City of Melbourne representative, Fair Work Commission hearing, 25 June 2021)
The ASU attended a Fair Work Commission hearing on Friday with the City of Melbourne to report ... read more
Central Highlands Water – First Enterprise Agreement Meeting for 2021
Your ASU bargaining team, including your delegates, met with Management on Thursday to begin ... read more
West Wimmera SC – Enterprise agreement update meeting this Thursday
Negotiations for a new enterprise agreement has reached the stage where we need your ... read more
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR WRRG WORKERS
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together to achieve ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council EA Update Meeting – Thursday 1 July
This Thursday, the ASU will be having a meeting at the Depot to provide an update about ... read more
Central Goldfields Shire Council EA Negotiations Update
Your current Agreement expires 30 June 2021. We are able to announce an update. We have ... read more
City West Water & Western Water – Advice not to sign the new contract
The ASU has been made aware by Delegates across City West Water and Western Water, that ... read more
East Gippsland SC – Bargaining Update
On Thursday 24th June East Gippsland Shire Council responded to ASU bargaining ... read more
Bethany – ASU member meetings and enterprise agreement update
The Bethany Enterprise Agreement is due to be put out for an access period and vote post ... read more
Mornington Peninsula SC Enterprise Agreement Outcome
The ASU is pleased to advise that the Agreement has been successfully voted up with a 93% Yes ... read more
Golden Plains SC – Union meetings at Golden Plains Shire Council next week
ASU Assistant Secretary Melissa Wainwright and ASU Organiser Will Wyatt will be visiting ... read more
Colac Otway SC – Union meetings at Colac Otway Shire Council next week
ASU Organiser Will Wyatt will be visiting Colac Otway Shire Council next week to discuss the ... read more
Glen Eira CC EA Update: Agreement in Principle Reached!
The ASU bargaining group met with Glen Eira this week about the proposed rollover enterprise ... read more
Moonee Valley Councillors vote for 1.15% pay deal
Last night, Councillors voted up a budget that provides for a wage increase of just ... read more
Moorabool Shire Council 5 Reasons to Vote No
Councillor allowances are budgeted to increase by 4.4% CEO costs are budgeted to increase ... read more
South East Water – Result of ASU ballot on enterprise agreement
The ASU’s online ballot on the South East Water Agreement has now closed. Thank you to ... read more
Burnie City Council – VOTE NO
On Tuesday 29 June 2021, you will be asked to vote on your new Enterprise Agreement. Your ... read more
Community Care – Workplace vaccination support
On June 1st a newsletter was sent out identifying which councils are providing support to ... read more
ASU CHC Members Bargaining Bulletin
The Community Health Centre Multi Employer Collective Agreement is soon to be re-negotiated, ... read more
Boroondara City Council VOTE NO to the 2021 EBA to get a better deal!
Vote No as your pay increase offer still falls below ASU members expectations. Vote No as ... read more
EBA Update Meetings at Mount Alexander Shire Council
Council have increased their EBA offer which is now: 1st year – 1.25% or $20 per week ... read more
Are jobs at risk due to low indexation?
At the start of each financial year community sector agencies funded by the state government ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Uniting Metro AOD MH
You are invited to attend one of two meetings to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Waratah/Wynyard Council Enterprise Agreement Survey
Bargaining for your enterprise agreement is commencing soon, therefore we need to compile the ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at No To Violence
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
ASU Local Government Delegates Network Meeting Rescheduled
Our monthly local government delegates network meeting has been rescheduled from 30 June ... read more
ASU CHC Delegates Bulletin
Thanks for attending our preliminary meeting of delegates to kick off EA negotiations for the ... read more
Reminder: Have your say Community Legal Centre Multi Business Bargaining
The survey that will help determine the ASU member’s log of claims for the community legal ... read more
South East Water – ASU online Ballot closing soon. Have your say on your pay!
The ASU's online ballot on the South East Water Agreement will close at close-of-business on ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at MIND
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Claro
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Melbourne CC – ASU Lunchtime sessions
Got a question about the current wage offer from management? Or want to know what the ASU’s ... read more
Moonee Valley CC – Community Care enterprise agreement conditions
The ASU has recently started talks with management about the schedule to the enterprise ... read more
Central Coast Council – ASU Members Only Meeting
Our latest negotiations meeting was held on Thursday 17 June. The wage increase offer was ... read more
Moorabool SC – VOTE NO
From this Friday you will be asked to vote on your enterprise agreement. Council is ... read more
Maroondah CC – Delegates needed!
Maroondah council will be negotiating a new Enterprise Agreement this year and we will be ... read more
Kentish & Latrobe Councils – 1.5% Pay Increase – what are your thoughts
At the recent Joint Consultative Committee meeting, held on Wednesday 16 June 2021, ... read more
The new Mental Health & Wellbeing act
The Royal Commission recommended that the Victorian Government replace the current Mental ... read more
TasWater Meeting to discuss Flexible Work Arrangements with RDO Pattern Issue
The ASU has raised a dispute with TasWater concerning the RDO pattern associated with members ... read more
ASU Meetings at Qantas TOMORROW
The ASU is hosting meetings with our members at the Qantas Contact Centre TOMORROW, Tuesday 22 ... read more
Latrobe Community Health Urgent Attention Required for Consultation
Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting last Thursday regarding changes proposed by ... read more
Reminder: GE Act has arrived – ASU survey on what’s happening at your workplace?
A quick reminder – the ASU is running a short 2-minute survey on the implementation of the ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Berry Street, Eaglemont
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Boroondara City Council Survey Monkey No Vote Result
As you know we sought members feedback to confirm if you supported the ASU to encourage ... read more
Huon Valley Enterprise Agreement Update Meetings
Bargaining meetings for your Enterprise Agreement ended late March and we have been patiently ... read more
Glenorchy City Council hasten a return to surplus
Remarkable news in the Mercury (17 June 2021) from Glenorchy City Council Acting Mayor Bec ... read more
Strathbogie SC – Save our Local Services!
From an underfunded aged care system, a massive rise in insecure work, through to more and ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Melbourne City Mission
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Barwon Child Youth and Family
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Shepparton City Council Have you had to use your accrued leave entitlements for Covid related matters?
Your ASU delegates have been informed by a number of members that they have been advised by ... read more
City of Melbourne – One more thing! Read our Budget Submission
We wrote to you yesterday with an update about the enterprise agreement. You can find that ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at YSAS Morewell
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at ERMHA 365
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Tenants Victoria: Essential not Expendable Meeting
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU's Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Cardinia: What’s next?
Bargaining has concluded. The offer was accepted by a majority of workers. The ASU has raised ... read more
On the Line – Urgent Member’s Meeting
On the Line Members: You all have the right to a safe workplace The ASU has been made aware ... read more
Metro – Enterprise Bargaining for pay and conditions
Your union has written to Metro and requested the commencement of bargaining. We have been ... read more
South East Water Enterprise Agreement 2022 – have your say on your pay!
The State Government has revised its Wages Policy, and SEW management has sought the view of ... read more
Knox CC – Your ASU membership is transferable across employers
The ASU understands Uniting Agewell has taken over aged care clients from Knox City Council ... read more
Banyule CC – Your ASU membership is transferable across employers
The ASU understands Bapt Care has taken over aged care clients from Banyule City Council and ... read more
ASU Enterprise Bargaining Member Meetings. Update #3 Yarra City Council
The ASU and your delegates attended enterprise bargaining meeting nearly every fortnight and ... read more
Urgent meeting called of all LCHS staff on Major Change Proposed
The ASU has been advised by members that Latrobe Community Health Service is proposing a major ... read more
Moonee Valley EA Update and Budget presentation
The ASU Negotiating Team met with management last Thursday for a further meeting regarding a ... read more
Hobart City Council EA Wage Offer Meetings
It’s been 18 months coming, but as you would now be aware, City of Hobart has finally put a ... read more
City of Melbourne EA Management wage offer
The ASU Negotiating Team met with CoM management today for the long-anticipated meeting to ... read more
Urgent Unison Enterprise Agreement Update: Time to Vote
The Unison Enterprise Agreement will be out to vote on June 28 – June 29, 2021, with the ... read more
Swan Hill RC – Update – Members Meetings This Week
We have had to cancel the 3:30pm meeting at the Town Hall. If you were intending on coming to ... read more
Moorabool SC – Urgent Meetings Tomorrow and Friday
Last month Council tabled a draft agreement which removed standby allowance, reduced some ... read more
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR VISION SUPER WORKERS
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together to achieve ... read more
CAFs – Your Hard-Won Conditions are On the Line!
EA negotiations have moved rapidly, with management strongly indicating they expect a vote to ... read more
ASU members meeting at No to Violence
The ASU invites you to an NTV members meeting on 17/06/21 @ 11.30am – 12.30pm over ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at Haven; Home, Safe
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU's Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Frankston Council – Forced To Access Leave During Restrictions?
We need to hear from you about how your hours have been managed during the recent ... read more
CLC Multi Business Agreement ASU Members’ meeting
All ASU members at Community Legal Centres are invited to join a Zoom meeting to discuss the ... read more
Swan Hill Rural City Council – Stand Up for Fair Pay
Council are offering pay rises of 1.5% per annum which is equal to this year’s rate cap. Every ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at EDVOS
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Yarra City Council Parking Officers Night Shift Member Meeting Update
At our meeting on April 22, members raised a number of issues. We have raised them on your ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at BaptCare
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
ASU Delegate Election at Stonnington City Council
ASU member and Shop Steward Maureen Costigan was made redundant. We would like to thank ... read more
Derwent Valley Council ASU Meetings: Council offer
We have news. Council have outlined the contents of an offer relating to your Enterprise ... read more
Glen Eira EA Rollover Offer: We need to hear from you!
The ASU advised members this week that council modified their rollover offer, more info on ... read more
Hepburn SC – Log of Claims Members Meeting Coming Up!
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORKERS Every ASU member is unique, and ... read more
Community Legal Centre Log of Claims Survey
ASU delegates and officials are about to start bargaining for a new community legal centre ... read more
Ventia EBA Update
Your ASU Delegate Andrea and ASU Organiser Lorraine met with representatives of Ventia just ... read more
Kingston Upcoming Library Visits
The ASU will be holding meetings across the library branches details below. All meetings ... read more
Mackillop seeks to bargain with the ASU for a new Enterprise Agreement.
Are you employed at MacKillop as a Case Manager, Program Coordinator, Family Therapist, After ... read more
Frankston Council Direct Care Workers – Forced to Access Leave?
We need to hear from you about how your hours have been managed during the current ... read more
Glen Eira EA Update: Response to Rollover Variation
ASU delegates and officials met with Glen Eira this week about council’s proposal to roll over ... read more
Manningham CC – Enterprise Agreement Update: Negotiations Recommence!
ASU officials and delegates met with Manningham last week following the no vote in late April. ... read more
Kingston Child Care Centre ASU Visits BACK ON!
As it appears the lockdown will be lifted the ASU has organised new dates and time for visits ... read more
East Gippsland SC – ASU member meetings – EA Coming to Crunch Time
Negotiations for a new enterprise agreement continued with a meeting held between your ASU ... read more
Burnie CC – Combined ASU Members Meeting
Burnie City Council management has advised the enterprise agreement bargaining group that they ... read more
West Coast Council ASU Log of Claims Survey
Bargaining for your Enterprise Agreement (EA) is commencing soon and we need to compile the ... read more
Important ASU Enterprise Bargaining Update @ Boroondara City Council
Big thank you to all for your feedback and for attending the recent rounds of scheduled ... read more
Lower Murray Water Agreement Negotiations – tell us what you think!
It was great to see so some of you at our member meeting on Monday and thank you to everyone ... read more
Cardinia SC – How to vote NO to management’s dodgy offer
Voting has now opened at Cardinia Shire Council and will close at 11:59pm on Friday the 11th ... read more
Council Aged Care Delegates Meeting
Next installment of online monthly delegate meeting. Time: 4.00pm – 5.00pm Date: Tuesday ... read more
Gender Equality Act has arrived – what’s happening at your workplace?
The Gender Equality Act 2020 requires certain employers, including councils to take positive ... read more
Horsham RC – Union meetings postponed.
ASU organisers intended to hold discussions with members tomorrow, Wednesday 9 June at the ... read more
Latrobe Community Health Consultation Period Commencing
The ASU has been advised by Latrobe Community Health Service of a proposed relocation of the ... read more
All VCOSS Staff are invited to attend a meeting.
This meeting is being called for all interested staff to discuss: The forthcoming ... read more
Kingston Depot Meeting about Parks and Open Spaces Restructure
The ASU will be holding a PAID union meeting at the Depot detail below to discuss the recent ... read more
Kentish Council ASU Members Meeting
ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding meetings at Kentish Council to discuss upcoming ... read more
Latrobe Council ASU Members Meeting
ASU Organiser Jess Cassidy will be holding meetings at Latrobe Council to discuss upcoming ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at On Call Personnel
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Glen Eira CC Enterprise Agreement Update: Response to Rollover Variation
ASU officials and delegates met with Glen Eira recently about council’s proposal to rollover ... read more
Essential not Expendable Campaign Briefing at ERMHA 365
You are invited to attend a meeting to discuss the ASU Essential Not Expendable ... read more
Hobsons Bay City Council Library & Customer Service Meeting
The ASU is writing to Hobsons Bay City Council management about the new project: Learning ... read more
Glen Eira Residential Aged Care – COVID-19 Vaccination Update
The ASU has received concerns from members regarding an email that was sent to employees from ... read more
QVM Members EA Update
A members meeting was held today to allow everyone to meet the new ASU Organiser at Queen ... read more
CHC members turn to have a say!
Bargaining for your new Community Health Centre Multi-Employer Enterprise Agreement (MECCA) is ... read more
Members Resolve to Strengthen the Union at Catholic Care Victoria
Catholic Care Victoria ASU members met this week about the merge and how to address potential ... read more
Glenorchy City Council Enterprise Agreement Update
Your Enterprise Agreement (EA) is now in place. ASU members ran a VOTE NO CAMPAIGN, ... read more
Thorne Harbour Health – Working from home
Since THH management sent staff a directive in April to return to the office, delegates have ... read more
Merri Health ASU member enterprise agreement meeting
The ASU will be holding a meeting to provide members with Merri’s improved wages offer and ... read more
Improving workplace conditions at Lower Murray Water
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR LOWER MURRAY WATER WORKERS Enterprise bargaining has been ... read more
Mornington Peninsula SC – Paid EBA Update Meetings & Voting Process
The negotiations have concluded, and the drafting of the document finalised also! That means ... read more
Yarra Ranges Shire ASU win for Home and Community Care
You might be aware that Yarra Ranges Shire Council has reversed its approach to the tendering ... read more
New Victorian restrictions from 11.59pm on Thursday 3 June
The Victorian Government has today announced new restrictions that will be in place from ... read more
Grow your super
Recent changes to superannuation mean you can now add more into your super without hitting the ... read more
Advice on single site arrangements for aged care workers
With Melbourne Metro being declared a hot spot, additional funding and support is being made ... read more
Kingston CC – Come along to an ASU Direct Care Worker specific meeting
Your ASU delegates Pam and Colleen and Organiser Lorraine will be holding a specific meeting ... read more
Kingston CC Restructure- Parks and Open Space
The ASU has been notified of an organisational restructure impacting the Parks and Open Spaces ... read more
Join the new ASU aged care Facebook group
A new Facebook group only for ASU members working in aged care in local government has been ... read more
Renegotiation of VCOSS Agreement – All staff welcome
ASU members have alerted us to news that your employer intends to commence bargaining for a ... read more
Mental Health Funding
The State Government recently handed down their budget for 2021 / 2022. The news overall for ... read more
Moonee Valley CC – Financial briefing report-back
The Enterprise Agreement negotiation that was scheduled to take place last week was cancelled ... read more
Delegates Profile – Beena, Ruthi and Mel
We are incredibly proud to be ASU delegates at Carers Victoria. Our motivation stems from our ... read more
Tasmanian Members Forums are back
Last month saw the reintroduction of our regional ASU members’ forums and networking events ... read more
Local Government Amalgamations
Local government amalgamations are back on the table following the re-election of the Gutwein ... read more
UNION WIN: Child Care Underpayments Uncovered
Over the past 18 months, the ASU has recruited 14 new members in early childhood education at ... read more
Wages Policy Bad for Workers
The recently released state budget contains a change to the state wages policy. This ... read more
Standing Up For Members at the Fair Work Commission
Last week the ASU had Powercor & Citipower in the Fair Work Commission because they hadn’t ... read more
Advancing Gender Equality in the Public Sector
The ASU is working to advance gender equality for the benefit of all members. Last week saw ... read more
CHW Pre-Bargaining Meetings Begin
After COVID-related delays, enterprise agreement negotiations will soon begin at Central ... read more
ASU Members Pushing For Greater Building Safety
There’s a Crisis on the Frontline with local government services underfunded or contracted ... read more
ASU Delegate Nominations!
Do you want to have a voice in your workplace? Are you interested in the protection and ... read more
ASU Delegates Standing up for Community Care workers
In-home aged care services delivered by councils have kept vulnerable older people safe at ... read more
The wages and working time of Australian care
Last week at your monthly Community Care delegates meeting, members heard from Jenny Malone – ... read more
Addressing the Crisis on the Frontline
There's a crisis in local government funding that is affecting workers and ... read more
Uniting: Meeting to Discuss Enterprise Agreement Changes
ASU Delegates at Uniting AOD & Mental Health Metro are holding a meeting on Monday June ... read more
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council – ASU: To bargain or not to bargain? It’s YOUR decision
Your union has been advised that Glamorgan Spring Bay Council have written to you with the ... read more
Melbourne CC – Management back at the negotiating table
The City of Melbourne has agreed to meet with the ASU and other Unions back at the bargaining ... read more
Berry Street – Change proposed for Northern and Western Region
The ASU has been sent a change impact statement by Berry Street in accordance with the Berry ... read more
Upcoming ASU meeting at Ventia postponed
The Victorian Government has announced restrictions to limit the spread of ... read more
Upcoming ASU meetings at Kingston Childcare sites postponed.
The Victorian Government has announced further restrictions to limit the spread of ... read more
Upcoming ASU BBQ at Moira Shire postponed.
Last week the Victorian Government announced further restrictions to limit the spread of ... read more
Mt Alexander SC – Meetings rescheduled due to lockdown
We met with management last week and they have tabled a pay offer of 1.25% or $20 per week ... read more
Libraries Lockdown Update
The Victorian Government restrictions to limit the spread of coronavirus involve the closure ... read more
(It’s Almost) TIME TO TAKE ACTION
Council have agreed to withdraw the draft enterprise agreement and continue negotiations with ... read more
Impact of new restrictions community sector workers
ASU members will be aware that there are new restrictions impacting your work. Below we cover ... read more
Tell the Andrews Government community sector workers are essential not expendable
The services delivered by the Victorian community sector are essential. Yet, despite helping ... read more
Moonee Valley Report Back: Meeting with Management – Parking Changes
Targets The ASU met with management today regarding pressure on parking officers to bring in ... read more
DVVic ASU Member Meeting – Major Change
You should now have received a change impact statement and further information on how the ... read more
VicRoads Privatisation – Sign The Petition Today
The ASU continues to lobby the State Government around the proposed ‘modernisation’ of ... read more
7 day lockdown announced for Victoria from 11.59pm tonight
The Victorian Government has today announced further restrictions to limit the spread of ... read more
Redesign of the performance framework at Brimbank
Brimbank City Council has written to the ASU about a proposed change to the Annual Discussion ... read more
Thorne Harbour Health Proposed Changes
The ASU has been made aware of a proposed change at Thorne Harbour Health to the Health ... read more
Knox Council proposed rollover- tell us what you think!
It was great to see so many of you at our member meetings on Tuesday and thank you to everyone ... read more
MyState – Your Enterprise Agreement Ballot
MyState has today notified members of the bargaining group that they intend to put the ... read more
Devonport City Council – Vote YES to the proposed Enterprise Agreement
Tomorrow, the 27th May, voting will take place for the new Enterprise Agreement. This ... read more
Nillumbik Shire Council – Save our Local Services
From an underfunded aged care system, a massive rise in insecure work, through to more and ... read more
Shepparton City Council Save our Local Services
From an underfunded aged care system, a massive rise in insecure work, through to more and ... read more
Darebin CC – Save our Local Services!
From an underfunded aged care system, a massive rise in insecure work, through to more and ... read more
Union meetings at Horsham Rural City on Wed 9 June
ASU Organiser Will Wyatt will be holding meetings at Horsham Rural City Council to discuss our ... read more
Hepburn Shire Council ASU Organiser Visit
The ASU will be visiting Hepburn Shire Council this week. DATE: Thursday 27 ... read more
ASU BBQ Lunch at Moira Shire
The ASU is providing a BBQ lunch at Moira Shire so union members can meet our union’s ... read more
UnCapp our Wages: Positive signs in today’s budget
As you’ll be aware, the CoM released the draft budget today. The ASU has analysed the budget ... read more
Clarence CC – Vote No
Voting opens tomorrow, Wednesday 26 May, on management's proposed enterprise agreement. You ... read more
Now on online only – Essential Not Expendable meeting tomorrow
Our meeting tomorrow night will go ahead online due to new restrictions. Thanks to members ... read more
Barwon Child Youth and Family ASU Member Contact and Engagement Meeting
The ASU holds meetings between ASU Delegates, HR and management at least every 3 months (more ... read more
Unison Enterprise Agreement Update – Post Members Meeting
As we enter a critical point in Enterprise Agreement (EA) negotiations your understanding and ... read more
Major Change- Connect Health and Community, Gamblers Help Southern
Connect Health has advised the ASU that they are proposing changes to the team structures ... read more
Cardinia Shire Council – Vote No!
The ASU does not recommend the latest offer from management. History ASU & ANMF had to ... read more
New Restrictions on Gatherings and Rules on Mask Wearing in Greater Melbourne
The Victorian Government has today announced new restrictions on gatherings and new rules on ... read more
Hobsons Bay CC – ASU Home Care case off to Federal Court.
ASU with our lawyers Maurice Blackburn is running a dispute about whether a very small number ... read more
ASU EA Update – EA Offer and Meeting reminder @ RAV
In preparation for our pending meetings, we would like to provide you with some further ... read more
ASU Enterprise Bargaining Update No 4 @ Boroondara City Council
On 20th May 2021, the ASU attended an EA meeting and we informed Boroondara City Council their ... read more
Commonwealth Government’s Response To The Royal Commission Recommendations
Earlier this year the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality & Safety made 148 ... read more
Northern Grampians SC – Paid union meetings to discuss Log of Claims
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORKERS Every ASU member is unique, and ... read more
New Union Agreement at RDAC
Your union, Australian Services Union (ASU), is pleased to announce that we have reached ... read more
Moorabool SC – No Respect For Workers
We thought management's pay offer which guarantees that your wages will not keep up with cost ... read more
ASU Budget Update for the Social and Community Services Sector
The Victorian Budget includes significant investment in Victoria’s mental health system and ... read more
Victorian Budget Update for Local Government Workers
The Victorian State Budget has a focus on rebuilding Victoria's mental health ... read more
Pyrenees Shire Council Crisis on the Frontline Meetings
ASU Organiser Clay O’Brien will be holding meetings at Pyrenees Shire Council to discuss our ... read more
Hume City Council Members EA Update May 2021
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement (EA) has started at Council, with ASU setting the ... read more
Hindmarsh Shire Council – Crisis on the Frontline
ASU members at Hindmarsh Shire Council recently met to discuss our campaign for better funding ... read more
Southern Midlands Council Draft ASU Log of Claims
Enterprise Bargaining for your pay and conditions is underway. Thank you for the feedback ... read more
Gannawarra Shire Council – Crisis on the Frontline
ASU members at Gannawarra Shire Council recently met to discuss our campaign for better ... read more
ASU visits to Mitchell Shire Council
The ASU will be visiting members at Mitchell Shire Council. DATE: Thursday 27 May TIME: ... read more
Cardinia Shire Council Info Session
The ASU will be holding the last ASU online info session and report back on the EA. DATE: ... read more
Local Government Delegates Network
Reminding all Local Government Delegates that the monthly Local Government Delegates Network ... read more
Hobson’s Bay – A way forward
The ASU bargaining team met and here is our view. Bargaining has been challenging. This ... read more
Un-Capp our Wages: ASU Members at City of Melbourne vote to take industrial action
On Wednesday, more than 150 ASU members met to discuss the next steps in the ‘un-Capp our ... read more
Ventia EA Update Meeting
Your ASU Delegate Andrea and ASU Organiser Lorraine met with representatives of Ventia on ... read more
Knox City Council Enterprise Agreement- Have Your Say
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Jesuit Social Services Members and Non-Members Meeting
The ASU will be holding two 30-minute meetings to discuss workplace and sector-wide matters as ... read more
Maribyrnong City Council Depot General Meeting
The ASU will be holding a general meeting. Members and potential members are invited and ... read more
Horsham Rural City Council proposed changes
The ASU has been advised of proposed changes in the Arts, Culture & Recreation Department ... read more
ASU Lodges Petition with Burnie City Council
Today, the ASU lodged our community petition with your General Manager in accordance with the ... read more
Brimbank City Council Enterprise Bargaining Update
ASU Delegates met on Tuesday 18 May. We prepared a statement for Cmr Yilmaz at the Fair Work ... read more
Library Liaison Group Meeting
Members of the Library Liaison are invited to meet via zoom next week. DATE: Tuesday 25 ... read more
Union Meetings Rescheduled – Mount Alexander Shire Council
Due to unforeseen circumstances tomorrows EBA meeting with management has been cancelled. We ... read more
City of Melbourne un-Capp our wages reminder:
The Members meeting to discuss next steps in the Enterprise Agreement is taking place at ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Launch Housing Workers
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement is soon to commence. As an ASU Member you are ... read more
Southern Midlands Council Enterprise Bargaining Meetings
Southern Midlands Council has notified the ASU of their intent to commence Enterprise ... read more
Paid ASU Members Meeting for Home Support Staff at Bendigo
The ASU has organised a paid members meeting for workers in Home Support services at Bendigo ... read more
Community Care Delegates Meeting
You’re invited to the ASU’s next Community Care Delegates Meeting. DATE: Monday 24 ... read more
ASU Organiser Visiting Warrnambool Depot Tomorrow
ASU Organiser Darren Dwyer will tomorrow visit the Warrnambool Depot. He will be available to ... read more
Congratulations ERMHA365 ASU members – you have a win!
Today ASU members at ERMHA 365 had a victory in preventing staff from being forced to use ... read more
Wangaratta City Council – Save our Local Services
From an underfunded aged care system, a massive rise in insecure work, through to more and ... read more
Moonee Valley CC – EA Negotiations Meeting 2: Management want to reduce your personal leave
ASU delegates met with management on Thursday 13 May about a new enterprise agreement. What ... read more
TasWater – ASU Meetings and Enterprise Bargaining Update
Bargaining is underway for your new enterprise agreement. The ASU, your delegates and other ... read more
CFA Gender Equality Survey
All workplaces across the public sector are now expected to take positive action to improve ... read more
Central Highlands Water – Notice of Meetings
A meeting has been called by ASU members at Central Highlands Water to discuss the enterprise ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for City of Greater Geelong Workers
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
EBA Update – Mount Alexander Shire Council
Over the last couple of weeks, we have made steady progress on your new enterprise agreement. ... read more
Essential Not Expendable Campaign Meeting Notice
The Essential Not Expendable campaign was launched by ASU Community Sector members a couple of ... read more
Hindmarsh Shire Council Crisis on the Frontline Meetings
ASU Organiser Clay O’Brien will be holding meetings at Hindmarsh Shire Council to discuss our ... read more
City of Port Phillip – Save our Local Services
From an underfunded aged care system, a massive rise in insecure work, through to more and ... read more
Darebin CC – Restructure Update – Parks and Open Space and City Works
ASU Delegates Craig and Brad, along with Secretary Lisa Darmanin met with management ... read more
Manningham City Council Your Enterprise Agreement – Next Steps!
After the success of the no vote, we are keen to recommence bargaining with Council as soon as ... read more
Casey City Council EA Offer – No Deal
Following member consultation, it was very clear that members wanted the ASU to continue to ... read more
ASU information sessions at Cardinia Shire
We are holding information sessions at Cardinia Shire so ASU members, and potential members of ... read more
Bendigo CC – ASU Meetings To Discuss Enterprise Agreement
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORKERS Every ASU member is unique, and ... read more
Merri Community Health Enterprise Agreement update and meeting invite
ASU representatives attended a “without prejudice” enterprise agreement meeting on May ... read more
Eastern Regional Libraries Log of Claims Endorsement
We have recently completed a round of meetings where we sought feedback on the log of claims, ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council ASU Presents Your Log of Claims
ASU representatives will meet with management today for a negotiation for a new Enterprise ... read more
West Wimmera SC – ASU Meeting at Edenhope Depot on Thursday 20 May
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORKERS Every ASU member is unique, and ... read more
Ventia EBA Update
Ventia advised ASU via a memo in mid-April that they would be able to discuss with us ... read more
Melbourne CC – Un-Capp our Wages!
It’s been nearly three years since you’ve received a pay rise at City of Melbourne. Under ... read more
Carer’s Victoria Enterprise Agreement Negotiations – First Meeting
The ASU would like to thank all members who completed the member survey and have participated ... read more
Boroondara CC – Just one meeting scheduled before Council is calling for an Enterprise Agreement vote!
ASU representatives met with management for further negotiation on a new enterprise agreement ... read more
Major Change- Regional Operations | Outer East | EACH
EACH has advised the ASU that they are proposing changes to the team structures within the ... read more
NHVR Update – ASU Members Survey on Telematics and Duty Driving
The ASU is in the process of preparing our dispute regarding the lack of consultation around ... read more
Your Budget update: Social and Community Services
ASU Members campaign and WIN. But there is more work to do. Your union was part of the ... read more
Important Parks Victoria ASU Members Meeting on Teams
ASU members are invited to a virtual meeting on Microsoft Teams, this Thursday May 13th at ... read more
Community Care Delegate Campaign Resources
As part of the delegate's role in the ASU’s Aged Care Campaign, we need to get member support ... read more
Gannawarra Shire Council Crisis on the Frontline Meetings
ASU Organiser Clay O’Brien will be holding meetings at Gannawarra Shire Council to discuss our ... read more
Latrobe City Council Members Meeting for Aged & Disability Services Staff
The ASU has organised an unpaid members meeting for workers in Home and Support services to ... read more
ASU Parks Victoria Members Meetings
ASU Organiser Matt Price will be holding meetings at the following sites to provide an update ... read more
Your Budget Analysis – Join the ASU Exclusive Briefing
Join our urgent Budget briefing exclusive for ASU members tomorrow via Zoom at 12.30pm. Right ... read more
BREAKING: ASU members WIN campaign to Save Homelessness Services
We did it! We saved Homelessness Services. For months, ASU members have been campaigning to ... read more
Catholic Care Statewide Members Meeting
ASU delegates and active members at Catholic Care met recently and have decided to hold a ... read more
Burnie City Council Combined ASU Members Meeting
The ASU Bargaining Team will be holding a combined Indoor/Outdoor Members meeting to discuss ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Vision Super
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement has now commenced. As an ASU Member, you are ... read more
Kingston ASU Childcare Meetings
The ASU will be holding drop-in meetings as followed; DATE: Monday 31 May TIME: 12pm – ... read more
AEU Members’ Log of Claims
As you would be aware, the ASU has commenced preparations for bargaining for your new AEU ... read more
Devonport City Council EBA Update
Your ASU Bargaining Reps have been negotiating a new Enterprise Agreement on your behalf since ... read more
ASU Delegate Endorsements and Survey Reminder
Congratulations, we are working towards the collective strength we need to protect and improve ... read more
Metro Tasmania Delegate Nominees
Stephen Halls I am passionate about ensuring that workplace pay and conditions are ... read more
Health and Safety Representative Meeting
The ASU invites you to our Bi-Monthly HSR meeting. DATE: Thursday 13 May TIME: ... read more
Glen Eira City Council EA Rollover – Tell Us What You Think!
Your Enterprise Agreement (EA) expires on 30 June 2021. At our initial bargaining meetings, ... read more
Moonee Valley City Council Paid ASU Members Meeting for Home and Support Staff
The ASU has organised a paid members meeting for workers in Aged & Disability Services to ... read more
Community Legal Centres Multi-Employer Agreement
Do you work in a CLC and want to know more about your conditions? In Victoria, most community ... read more
Changes to building reform in Victoria
The State Government is reviewing and undertaking changes to building reform in Victoria. This ... read more
City of Melbourne: Return to Worksites
The City of Melbourne has made it clear that there is an expectation that staff numbers at ... read more
Health & Safety Representatives Support Officers
The role of a HSRSO As a Health and Safety Representative's (HSR) for your Designated Work ... read more
ASU visits Childrens Services at Greater Shepparton City Council
The ASU will be visiting the following Children's Services Centres at Greater Shepparton City ... read more
ASU visits to Nillumbik Shire Council
The ASU will be visiting members at Nillumbik Shire Council. DATE: Thursday 13 May TIME: ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for West Wimmera Shire Council Workers
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
ASU EA Update – Pending meetings save the date at RAV
As you know the ASU and your delegates have been meeting with RAV and staff non-union ... read more
Warrawee Residential Aged Care facilities at Glen Eira City Council
The ASU met with members on Wednesday 21 April where serious concerns regarding working ... read more
Ballarat City Council Paid ASU Members Meeting for Home and Support Staff
The ASU has organised a PAID members meeting for workers in Home and Support services to ... read more
Parks Victoria Werribee ASU Members’ Meeting Tomorrow
ASU Organiser Matt Price will be attending Werribee Park tomorrow morning to provide an update ... read more
Unison seeks to slash your conditions – EA Update
The ASU is holding urgent member meetings to provide an update on EA negotiations. DATE: ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Moreland City Council Workers
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement will soon commence. As an ASU Member, you are ... read more
Carers Vic – your rights are under attack– 53 claims to reduce the terms of your agreement
Today your ASU representatives received your employer’s log of claims. Carers Vic has listed ... read more
Brimbank City Council – Let’s Celebrate your ASU Delegates
Delegates are diamonds and ASU reps sparkle brightest. Brimbank members know the importance ... read more
EA Results are in – Manningham employees say ‘No’!
As you would have heard yesterday, the vote results have come in, and in a show of strength, ... read more
City of Greater Bendigo Structure Review
On Friday 30 April the ASU received notification from the City of Greater Bendigo that they ... read more
Boroondara Paid ASU Members Meeting for Services for Seniors
The ASU has organised a paid members meeting for workers in Services for Seniors to discuss ... read more
Ausnet Services EA Update
Please find attached a copy of the log of claims proposed to be served on your employer. The ... read more
Darebin City Council Depot BBQ Tomorrow
The Australian Services Union will be having a BBQ and you’re invited. DATE: Wednesday 5 ... read more
YPRL – IBB =Interest Based Bargaining! Update for ASU Members
We are working hard to make your working life at YPRL better. The ASU and YPRL are well ... read more
Clarence City Council ASU Meetings prior to voting on Enterprise Agreement
Following the ASU advising Clarence City Council management of our members’ request for an ... read more
East Gippsland Shire Council Bargaining Update
On Wednesday 28 April your ASU bargaining representatives met with EGSC management to continue ... read more
ASU visiting Darebin City Council
The ASU will be visiting members at Darebin City Council. DATE: Tuesday 4 May TIME: ... read more
ASU visiting Children’s Services at the City of Port Phillip
The ASU will be visiting Children's Services members at the City of Port Phillip. DATE: ... read more
Parks Victoria Bargaining Update
After many weeks of little progress, Parks Victoria has put an offer to the Unions. We need ... read more
Origin Energy Enterprise Bargaining Update
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement is continuing after the ASU secured a resolution to ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Wodonga City Council Workers – EA Survey
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement has now commenced. As an ASU Member, you are ... read more
Shepparton City Council Today voting starts for your new Enterprise Agreement!
ASU delegates and officials are recommending a yes vote on the proposed Enterprise Agreement ... read more
Essential not Expendable campaign signed off by members
At a meeting held on 20 April, ASU members launched a campaign to bring fairness and security ... read more
Delegate Profile – Rick Addison
Rick has been working at ERMHA 365 for over three years as a Support Facilitator. He joined ... read more
Community Legal Centers Organising Blitz
Question: How many Community Legal Centers are there across Victoria? Answer: 57 And they ... read more
Meet Tassie’s newest Branch Executive Member
Melanie Gent, our Tasmanian Delegate of the Year Award winner for 2020, was last week ... read more
Upskilling ASU staff to better represent members
Organisers from the Tasmanian ASU team this month participated in professional development ... read more
ASU Engages Political Candidates
The ASU recently wrote to political candidates in all Tasmanian electorates, calling on them ... read more
Power Industry Roundup
This is a busy year in the Power Industry for enterprise bargaining with no less than six ... read more
ASU Members at VicRoads Demand a Safe Workplace
Every worker has a right to go to work without harassment or any kind of verbal or physical ... read more
Advances for women’s working conditions in the water industry
Negotiations on the Yarra Valley Water agreement have recently concluded, with the agreement ... read more
Local Government Delegates Network Report Back
Delegates from across local government came together on 28 April for a bargaining update and ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Glen Eira City Council Workers
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Building Reform in Victoria
In 2019 the State Government moved to undertake and review Building Reform in Victoria. The ... read more
Underpayment SUCCESS at Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Every single worker has a right to be paid what they are owed. And if you are a member of the ... read more
Massive attendance at mass meeting of community carers
Recently so many ASU members who work in community care wanted to attend a mass meeting we had ... read more
ASU Media Release – Council staff – the backbone of our community services
The Australian Services Union Victorian & Tasmanian Services and Authorities Branch ... read more
Melbourne City Council Un-Capp our Wages
It’s been nearly three long years since your last pay rise. We were patient and understanding ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Wodonga City Council Workers
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across ... read more
Casey City Council Improved offer – Is it enough?
Following months of negotiations, council have finally listened and agreed that the initial ... read more
Kingston City Council – The Importance of the Staff Consultative Committee (SCC)
The SCC is a vital and proactive function within Council, it provides a structured forum for ... read more
Glenorchy City Council Enterprise Agreement Offer- VOTE NO
It’s here! The voting period for your Enterprise Agreement has commenced and will remain open ... read more
City of Greater Geelong your Log of Claims – Items Needed
ASU members and delegates have been working on a Log of Claims for the upcoming Enterprise ... read more
Bullying and Harassment Allegations at Hume Leisure Centre’s
The ASU wrote to the CEO at Council on 23 March 2021 raising several concerns from ASU members ... read more
Casey ASU Members Meeting for Home and Support Staff
The ASU has organised an unpaid members meeting for workers in Aged Care services to discuss ... read more
Manningham Paid ASU Members Meeting for Home and Support Staff
The ASU has organised a paid members meeting for workers in Aged Care Services to discuss ... read more
Berry Street Roster Change for 2-Bed Houses with Sleepover Model
Berry Street has advised the ASU that they are proposing roster changes for all 2-bed houses ... read more
Barwon Child Youth & Family Member Meetings
Your active ASU Delegates and Organiser Chaz Volpe met with HR and Senior Management to begin ... read more
Reminder Next LG Delegate Network Tomorrow
The Local Government Delegates Network will meet again tomorrow to keep discussing what ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Eastern Regional Libraries Workers
Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together to achieve ... read more
Merri Health ASU Members’ Enterprise Agreement Bargaining Meeting
ASU representatives attended a “without prejudice” enterprise agreement meeting on March 31. ... read more
Kingston Mentone Paid ASU Meeting
The ASU will be holding a PAID union meeting for Kingston City Council members at ... read more
The ASU condemns the Department for continuing to delay the new MoP(S) Act Enterprise Agreement (MoPS EA).
ASU delegates and officials attended a bargaining meeting with Ministerial & Parliamentary ... read more
Calling all Childrens Services delegates!
Thanks to all of the delegates in early learning education and care across Local Government ... read more
Manningham CC – EA Voting Opens Monday 26 April – Time to VOTE NO!
It’s nearly here! The voting period for your Enterprise Agreement runs from Monday 26 - Friday ... read more
Moonee Valley CC – ASU members meetings to discuss enterprise agreement
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORKERS Every ASU member is unique, and ... read more
Casey CC – Come along to a PAID union meeting RE: Councils NEW Offer!
The ASU will be holding PAID meetings to discuss Councils revised offer. It is critical ... read more
Banyule City Council Enterprise Bargaining Meetings
The ASU has commenced your Enterprise Bargaining process with Banyule Management ... read more
Childrens Services Delegates Online Meeting
The ASU will be holding a Children’s Services Delegates Meeting. DATE: Thursday 13 ... read more
Kingston Depot Paid ASU Meeting
The ASU will be holding a paid union meeting for all Depot workers at Kingston City ... read more
Paid union meetings to discuss the next enterprise agreement
BETTER PAY AND CONDITIONS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORKERS Every ASU member is unique, and ... read more
Better Pay and Conditions for Mansfield Shire Council Workers
Bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement has now commenced. As an ASU Member you are ... read more
Hepburn Shire Council Delegate Election Outcome
The ASU is proud to announce that James Wicker has now been elected as an ASU ... read more
Manningham CC – Vote No! Stand up for Fairness for Transfer of Business
One of the top three issues important to members from the start of bargaining is seeking ... read more
Have your say about the new Mental Health Vision for Victoria!
The ASU invites you to a meeting to discuss the formation of a statewide mental health ... read more
NHVR – Telematics Dispute and Call for Delegates
Following NHVR’s decision not to take on board any of the ASU feedback around telematics & ... read more
ASU Parking Officers Night Shift Member Meeting @ Yarra City Council
Members have contacted the ASU to request a meeting to discuss a few industrial issues within ... read more
ASU OH&S, excessive heat, Climate and Weather clause information sessions
Last year at the online delegates conference for Local Government & Energy a group of ... read more
ASU recommends employees VOTE NO to Council’s Enterprise Agreement offer
Thank you for your feedback about Council’s Enterprise Agreement offer. On the endorsement of ... read more
Yarra CC – Paid ASU Members Meeting for Home and Support Staff
The ASU has organised a paid members meeting for workers in Home and Support services to ... read more
Ballarat CC Paid ASU Members Meeting for Home and Support Staff
The ASU has organised a paid members meeting for workers in Home and Support services to ... read more
Bargaining to commence at Wodonga Council
Wodonga Council has advised the ASU of its intention to commence bargaining. You can read ... read more
Local Government Delegates Network Meeting
The ASU will be holding our next Local Government Delegates Network meeting: DATE: ... read more
Cardinia Shire Council Updated Meeting Schedule
The ASU is meeting with members this week to talk through the latest offer. We have until ... read more
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 ... 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 – ... 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 ... 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 ... read more
Recording of Mass Members Meeting
For those unable to access our mass members meeting for Community Carers on Monday 29 March, ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... read more
Glamorgan Spring Bay Council Union Meeting
The ASU will be holding a union meeting to discuss Enterprise Bargaining and Council’s ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... read more
No to part-privatisation of VicRoads
The Australian Services Union opposes any form of privatisation or ‘private sector ... 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