Going into 2022, many of us were looking forward to a more normal work-life experience in the wake of the pandemic and hoped for a return to normality – at least to some extent. For so many workers I spoke to this year, it was just as challenging or more so than 2021. Returning to…
ASU Posters & Resources Membership Form ASU Join Poster ASU Bargaining Poster ASU Delegate Poster 5 Reasons To Join Flyer ASU Pride Equality Is Union Business My Union’s Proud Of Me Everyone Deserves To Be Safe & Respected Out in the Open in all Workplaces Talking Pride In Your Workplace ASU Women Strong Unions Need…
CPI Hits 7.3% Consumer price inflation has recorded its biggest increase in 32 years, rising to 7.3% annually in the September quarter. Melbourne recorded an annual rise of 7.4%. The Budget has made way for some positive changes to address cost of living pressures, but it will require industrial relations reform to stop real wage…
How to pursue a pay rise ASU members often contact the Union with a query as to how to go about securing a pay rise. Obviously, the options about securing a pay rise will greatly depend on the individual’s situation. It may be there is an industrial instrument underpinning your employment terms that refers to…
MEDIA STATEMENT: Qantas pay offer still below inflation, with strings attached The Australian Services Union says it will continue to push on behalf of Qantas workers for fairer pay and conditions after the airline tabled a modest increase of its original pay offer – up from 2% to 3% pay increases, which remains under inflation.…
One-off Public Holiday for the mourning of Queen’s passing The Federal Government has gazetted a one-off public holiday on Thursday 22 September 2022 as a national day of mourning to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II. For Victorians that will mean a four-day weekend in conjunction with the Grand Final public holiday on Friday…
ASU members have decided to VOTE NO because in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis TIO’s proposed EBA would mean: Workers are only guaranteed just a 2.5% pay increase, with only 2% paid in the first year! This is despite inflation being above 6%! The remuneration model excludes Casual employees and those new employees under…
Your next Enterprise Agreement at Virgin Australia Claim details 1. Protect or improve all of our existing terms and conditions. 2. A fair wage increase that values our work and enables us to keep up with the rising costs of living. 3. Improve rostering arrangements to ensure they are fair and give us work/life balance.…
Honorary (legalsuper) Superannuation Director The Union seeks expressions of interest from financial members of the Union and who are members of legalsuper who are interested in representing the Union as a Director on the legalsuper Board. Directors are responsible and accountable for the management and administration of all Union members’ Superannuation requirements. The nominee will…
ASU Branch Delegate Conference 2022 Join us for the ASU Branch Delegate Conference on Thursday 8th of September 2022 at Victorian Trades Hall (54 Victoria St, Carlton). Where: Victorian Trades Hall, 54 Victoria St, Carlton When: 9am – 5pm, Thursday 8 September 2022 Masks and RATs will be available on the day, socially distance wherever…
Introducing your new union leadership team I write to introduce the new leadership team of the Australian Services Union – Victorian Private Sector Branch. As your new Branch Secretary, along with newly elected Assistant Secretary Cassie Farley and the experience of our President David Leydon, we intend to lead an ambitious, purposeful, and practical union…