Yesterday dnata sent out an all staff memo advising you that they have started a new company called Airport Handling Services Australia (AHSA) and they are going to use that company to get airport ground handling work. But of course they haven’t told you the whole story… What dnata didn’t tell you They only told…
As was outlined in the ASU’s previous bulletin dnata has been caught red handed setting up a new business with a new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) whilst at the same time a labour hire company “coincidentally” has set up another company with a second EBA that is virtually identical. What has encouraged employers to be…
Thanks to the many people across Australia that have taken the time to fill in our survey about what things you would like to see in your new employment agreement (EBA). If you have not filled in our survey you still can here. Your name and details will be kept completely confidential. From your responses…
On 20 February 2017 your ASU delegates met with management and gave them a list of the changes that ASU members want to see in their new agreement. Survey and our claims The ASU received significant feedback from our EBA survey telling us what improvements members want in the new agreement. Some of the main changes…
At a time when Australians are crying out for more investment in jobs and skills, Australia’s national carrier Qantas has decided to change provider for their frequent flyer loyalty program. This decision, made with the stroke of a pen by some highly paid Executive with a Sydney harbour view, means that over 100 loyal and…
The ASU will be holding members meetings this week to endorse the ASU Menzies EBA 2017 log of claims. Your ASU representatives will be available in the lunchroom between 11am and 2pm on Wednesday the 25th and Friday the 27th of January. We encourage all members to drop in during their breaks. A copy of…
Team members at Virgin now have the opportunity to negotiate a new enterprise agreement as the current agreement expires on 30 June 2017. The new agreement will deal with your wages and all conditions like rostering, sick leave and annual leave. The ASU is inviting all members to take part in the Virgin EBA Survey…
The ASU and bargaining representatives met with Emirates again this week. To date there has been 5 meetings since mid-September 2016. The bargaining team, made up of Unions and bargaining representatives are extremely unhappy with Emirates delays in responding to our key claims and have stated this. Additionally Emirates are still pushing forward with their…
The Menzies Sydney and Melbourne Airport EBA expires on 31 January 2017. So that ASU can make claims that reflect the views of members covered by the next agreements we hope you will fill out this short survey about what you think is important to include in the next agreement. The results of the survey…
The ASU and your delegates would like to thank all members for your patience during the current EBA negotiations. EBA negotiations can be quite a long process. This is to ensure that we have the opportunity to maximise the benefits to members. It is also crucial to make sure that the document is drafted correctly…
The ASU, ALAEA and Individual Bargaining Representatives met as a Bargaining Committee with Emirates on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th October, to continue negotiations for the next Emirates Agreement. Emirates Claims At the meeting Emirates management presented their claims to the Committee and provided some additional information to all representatives present. The ASU reps outlined…
SERCO Traffic Camera Services Proposed Log of Claims The flexibility term should be limited to allowances only Greater restriction on the use of specified term employment, including conversion to Overtime to be payable for work in excess of 38 hours in any week Casual loading of 25% Improve redundancy entitlements to beyond NES Remove Clauses 13f)…