A number of ASU members have realised that they were not paid for Public Holidays, for which they ordinarily would of worked, over the Christmas New Years Period. Employees who queried why they were not paid for these days, were told by Serco payroll that they were not entitled to Public Holiday Pay, despite being…
We hear about strategic planning sessions all the time, but what is it and how do you do it? Have no fear, ASU is here with one of our most popular courses from 2020, all about strategic planning. Launch into Leadership: Introduction to Strategic Planning This webinar examines the foundations of strategic planning and the success factors…
Before work starts to get busy again, now is the perfect time to brush up on your IT skills! Whether you’re new to Excel or want to learn how to really harness its power – we have the whole range of courses to help you become an Excel Expert! Become an Excel Expert– for all…
2020 is finally behind us. Now it’s time to take control of where you want to be in 2021! If a change in career is on the cards for you, we’ve got a full range of courses to help you land your next job! Launch Your Next Career Move: How to Land Your Next Job Did you…
Voting to formally finalise our Virgin Australia and ASU Guest Services and GCC Enterprise Agreement 2020 opens tomorrow, Friday 11 December. The proposed agreement now must be voted on by employees. ASU members have fought hard together and recommend voting YES. Well done to all ASU delegates and members for coming together and working hard to retain decent,…
This week we mark 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. We know that domestic and family violence has surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. While many of us may feel helpless knowing that violence is happening behind closed doors, there are ways we can provide support within the workplace to help end family and domestic violence…
We know that COVID-19 and the economic recession have hit many families hard. Money is tight and budgets are stretched. Coming into Christmas and the holiday season, no one wants to be worried about how to afford everything – it’s a stress you just don’t need. But the ASU is here to help with our…
Last night the ASU held a whole of RACV Meeting to discuss some major developments at RACV. The ASU discussed with employees an MOU between the Union and RACV which we have embarked on instead of re-negotiating the Enterprise Agreements when they expired mid last year. The MOU recognises the tumultuous period we are in,…
Last night ASU members voted overwhelmingly in favour of the ASU endorsing the proposed Virgin Australia and ASU Guest Services and GCC Enterprise Agreement. We expect that the technical process of a vote of all Guest Services and GCC employees will begin in the next week or so. Don’t forget where we started in these…
The ASU has been invited to meet with Serco HR over the issue of pay and classifications on the Contract Call Centre Award. The ASU is always prepared to raise issues on members behalf and will be asking Serco to explain the rational for categorising employees as Level 1. However, if we are going to…
We’ve called on Jetstar to adopt a set of measures to fix front of house (FOH) rostering and make it fair! ASU delegates and organisers met with Jetstar on Friday 6 and Tuesday, 10 November to hear their response to measures. At the last meeting on Tuesday, Jetstar responded to our concerns about recalling FOH…
The ASU understands Serco Services Australia members are now being trained in the Older Australians line and some employees at Essendon are also being trained in processing. Whilst the ASU welcomes new opportunities for members, the question has to be asked, who benefits from this upskilling? Serco is paid by the client, Services Australia, for…