Qantas staff have voted overwhelmingly to endorse the ASU EBA 11 deal negotiated and recommended by the ASU’s Qantas National Negotiating Team. The external company conducting the ballot, Elections Australia Pty Ltd today declared that ASU EBA 11 has been approved by the majority of staff who voted. 93.6% of staff who voted in the…
DetailsThe new Qantas / ASU EBA 11 is a big win for ASU members, delivering better pay and conditions, improved job security and more flexible and fairer working arrangements. The agreement has benefits for all Qantas ground staff, across the country. After sticking with the airline through the toughest of times, workers deserve reward for…
DetailsVoting for the ASU Qantas EBA 11 starts at 9am EST today, Monday 3rd October 2016, and the ASU is recommending that you vote YES to accept this agreement. This is the formal voting process required under the Fair Work Act and so even though ASU members may have already voted in the ASU’s internal…
DetailsThe ASU is calling for expressions of interest for any ASU member interested in becoming an ASU delegate on the Ramp or the bag room. We have decided to do an expression of interest process so that we can see who is interested and then meet with those individuals to properly explain the role of…
DetailsThe ASU was in the FWC for a second time today in an attempt to resolve the dispute in relation to employees not receiving a paid meal break when working overtime. At today’s hearing the company was supposed to come back to the table with an offer to attempt to settle the matter with the…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsAs you are aware the ASU was in the FWC today in relation to employees not receiving a paid meal break when working overtime. At today’s hearing both the ASU and the company put forward arguments as to what should or should not apply, and, how the entitlement should continue to operate into the future.…
DetailsThe Australian Services Union will shortly commence negotiations for a new enterprise agreement for staff at Emirates. To do this effectively the union needs feedback from you. We will use your feedback to develop a list of issues that you want prioritised in the negotiations. The ASU Emirates EBA Survey is now open. You can…
DetailsHave 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…
DetailsQantas has today announced a record profit of $1.53 billion, in no small part a result of the hard work and sacrifices made by ASU members and other staff. Cuts, restructures and redundancies have been the norm for years now and all the while ASU members across Australia have given their all. This result is a tribute to your…
DetailsThe ASU is calling for expressions of interest for any ASU member interested in becoming an ASU delegate. Currently there is 2 ASU delegates within your workplace, Sonja Griffin & Rob Andrew. We would like to increase the delegate numbers to ensure that we can best address your workplace issues. We have decided to do…
DetailsOn Friday 29 July the ASU and your delegates held further discussions with NHC about your EBA. At this meeting we requested a response from NHC to the detailed claims that the ASU had provided at the previous meeting. Whilst we are still significantly apart on some issues there were some constructive discussions around some…
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