Today, for the first time, Labor announced that if elected to Government, it would implement a range of reforms proposed by the ASU to bring back fairness to the superannuation system. As you know the ASU commissioned a report last year into superannuation outcomes for women in the workforce which was only possible because of…
Working people are facing some of the most significant threats to working conditions and rates of pay that we have seen since WorkChoices. For working people, the rules are broken. Work is becoming more insecure, wage theft is rampant and it’s harder to win decent wage increases that keep up with the cost of living.…
Working people are facing some of the most significant threats to working conditions and rates of pay that we have seen since WorkChoices. Even though profits are booming, a third of big business still don’t pay any tax. Many more are also engaged in a race to the bottom on wages, conditions and job security.…
For the last 24 years I have had the privilege of representing ASU members across our union. It has been the greatest honour to have had your support to lead our union for the last 12 years. Together in the ASU we pride ourselves on the way we stand up and fight for workers’ rights.…
There’s been a lot going on in airline industry in the first part of 2017. Many ASU members across the industry are bargaining for better wages and conditions this year, and some are fighting hard to protect what union members have already won. Whatever is going on in your workplace you can be confident that…
Fair Work Commission’s decision to reduce Sunday penalty rates for retail, fast food and hospitality workers is a bitter blow to household budgets, and the working rights of thousands of Australians. Hospitality, restaurant, fast food, retail and pharmacy workers will have their Sunday penalty rates cut between 25% and 50%. Public holiday pay was also…
The ASU has welcomed the launch of a new Call Centre Code with the Victorian Government, describing it as best practice for government procurement of outsourced call centre services. The Call Centre Code dictates minimum standards in the call centre industry, a large employer with an important role in providing many essential government services. It…
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 long-standing ASU position on marriage rights for LGBTIQ people is that it’s simply a matter of equality, and therefore we support changes to the relevant laws to ensure the LGBTIQ community has access to marriage on an equal basis with non-LGBTIQ Australians. Today we are adding our opposition to the plebiscite proposed by Malcolm…
Have you been injured at work? Dealing with a workplace injury is stressful and frustrating, but you’re not alone. Together, injured workers can take action to change the status quo. The Victorian Trades Hall Council is holding and Injured Workers & OHS Forum on the 10th of September. Entry is free, but there are limited…
A number of retired ASU members have recently got together and, with the support of the Union, formed the ASU Retired Members Group. The group is still in its early planning stages but has already held two meetings in March and May of this year. ASU Assistant Secretary David Leydon attended the May meeting where…
The inquiry by the State Government as to whether long service entitlements could accrue as people change jobs was welcomed today by ASU Private Sector Branch Secretary, Ingrid Stitt. “Gone are the days of people staying in the same job, or even the same organisation for life. People now change employment much more rapidly and…