ASU members organising for climate action From extreme weather to climate disasters, changing work and cost-shifting by employers, workers are already experiencing the impacts of climate change. All workers are facing a future with increasing levels of risk due to climate change, both inside and outside the workplace. But by acting collectively, we can win…
Even though there is a dispute over the dodgy AHSA agreement that Dnata is trying to push through Fair Work, we still have to commence negotiations for your current Agreement which expires this year. It is very important that we continue to maintain your current EBA’s. We therefore need to start negotiations for the Ramp…
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…
The 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…
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Maria Scafi & Nerisa Tofete to the position of ASU delegate at Dnata Passenger Services Melbourne Airport. Maria and Nerisa will be joining existing delegate Shijo Thomas as your local union representatives. Your ASU delegates are able to assist you with any work related issues you may have…
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Joanne Barton & Zoran Andric to the position of ASU delegate at Jetstar Melbourne Airport. Joanne and Zoran will be joining existing delegate Kate Weaver as your local union representatives. Your ASU delegates are able to assist you with any work related issues you may have now or…
After the ASU’s case in the Fair Work Commission, Jetstar has agreed that it has been applying the EBA incorrectly, and not paying employees double time for all hours worked on a shift that was changed by 30 minutes or more with less than 48 hours notice. This means you might be entitled to back…
Over the past few months Virgin management have been conducting consultations with ground crew jobshare employees at airports about how a new jobshare policy might operate. Jobshare was raised in our enterprise agreement discussions and the company committed to looking at the policy and working to improve it, not only for current jobsharers but for…
Your ASU representatives met with the company on 1 December to discuss the recent payroll review and to table the petition signed by so many Virgin staff members. The ASU strongly believes that Virgin should not deduct incorrectly credited annual leave from team members. Incorrect leave balances have occurred due to company errors, yet Virgin…
All employees, other than casuals, are entitled to sick leave when they are unable to work due to personal injury or illness. The amount of paid sick leave you are entitled to is covered under your EBA. Should you need to provide documentation to support your leave, Statutory Declarations (Stat Decs) as well as medical…
Your ASU reps recently met with Qantas and Helloworld in relation to the union’s application of a dispute over the QBT incentive scheme. Discussions focused on the directions outlined by Commissioner Johns on the 9th of September. This included consultation with the ASU regarding the contents of a joint communiqué to be issued by Qantas…
Days without a certificate. For several months now Menzies has been requiring you to bring a certificate for all absences. Your PSS’s were instructed to advise you to bring a medical certificate even if you hadn’t used your entitlement of 3 days without a certificate. The ASU raised its concerns with HR and advised that…