It’s time we had a meeting with members to discuss the EBA and the negotiations with Tabcorp. Currently the negotiations have stopped for the carnival period. Members of the union need to understand what’s being proposed, what some of the concerns are, and we want to hear from you directly about what you think. The…
In recent days the ASU has been in discussions with Thai Airways about your expired enterprise agreement, and obtaining pay increases for staff. These negotiations have not concluded, and issues remain unresolved. Thai Airways has announced that it is offering staff a one-off 2% pay rise, backdated to January 2015, but no pay rise for…
On Tuesday 22 September your ASU delegates and officials met with senior representatives from the company about future car parking options for employees post the move to terminal 4. As you are no doubt aware this is a very hot topic amongst all of your workmates and we raised a multitude of concerns about the…
The ASU has worked hard to extract promises from Slater and Gordon about the integration of Nowicki Carbone into the main S+G business. Much of this work has been done through the negotiation of the Lawyers Enterprise Agreement at Slater and Gordon. Subject to approval of the Agreement, the following provides a basic outline of…
The ASU has been made aware of the fact that CEO David Hall sent an email to Melbourne airport staff advising that car park arrangements for the transition to terminal 4 had been considered and that there are a few options available for you to choose from. Jetstar claims your views have been considered. In…
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Trent Rowe to the position of ASU delegate at Jetstar Head Office. Trent will be joining existing delegate Selinda Scott as your local union representatives. Your ASU delegates are able to assist you with any work related issues you may have now or in the future. Please join…
An ASU member, Jane* had her employment terminated reached, with the assistance of the ASU, a settlement as part of an unfair dismissal claim where the employer had been arguing that her termination occurred because a fixed term contract has expired. The case involved the employer arguing that whilst the contract itself did not specifically identify…
The ASU receives many queries and often participates in disputes around members returning to work from maternity leave who are seeking flexible working arrangements in order they can juggle work and family commitments. Under the Fair Work Act 2009 provisions exist to enable such employees to request flexible work arrangements which the employer can reject…
A recent Federal court decision has determined that the usual entitlements an employee receives when taking annual leave should also be provided for accrued annual leave when the employment is terminated. Whilst members under enterprise agreements may receive shift penalties or other allowances when take their annual leave the significance for members in general is…
Each year the Fair Work Commission reviews all the pay rates and allowance payments under all of the Awards and makes the adjustments as it deems necessary or fair. For 2015 all Award wages have been adjusted by 2.5% as well as the national minimum wage which is now $17.29 an hour. This is effective…
Over 65 delegates from across the Qantas Group were out in force at the recent ASU Qantas Group National Delegates’ meeting in Melbourne on 25 and 26 August 2015 with delegates from all ports in attendance. Our meeting opened with 4 delegates from across the group participating in a delegates’ panel talking about what it…
Following ASU members endorsing the proposal for a new Enterprise Agreement for lawyers and law clerks at Slater and Gordon, we have been working with S+G to finalise the drafting of the Agreement. We can now advise you that the Agreement is about to be put out for a vote of employees. Next Wednesday 16…