Your ASU representatives met with Menzies management on Friday afternoon to discuss the Annual Leave process for 2021 and rostering arrangements, particularly changes within 7 days of a shift. Annual Leave 2021 The ASU expressed concern that this announcement was made without any consultation with the union or staff. Menzies has now committed to a…
We were all caught unawares late yesterday when Menzies announced that they would be making significant changes to the annual leave application process. The announcement was made without any prior notice or consultation with your union or with staff. The ASU has written to Menzies today to express our disappointment with this announcement on the…
ASU members have overwhelming opposed the Menzies Aviation’s proposal to freeze your pay until 1 January 2020. At the members meeting on 2 June 2020, ASU members resolved to write to the company to reject the proposed pay freeze. Instead of attacks on pay and conditions, ASU members want to work with the company to…
Increased support for workers who lose their jobs, are stood down, on low incomes, or in casual and contract employment. Follow these links to stay up to date with the latest information Facebook, Instagram, twitter Download or print a copy here On the 22 March the Federal Government announced that there will be additional income…
It is now clear that the COVID-19 outbreak will have a significant impact on the business, as well as the health and well-being of our community. Menzies have just informed us that as of Monday 23 March they will be moving to a stand down. These are unprecedented times and things are changing so quickly.…
Dear Prime Minister, Download or print letter to PM here We write to you regarding the impact of the pandemic outbreak. As employers and unions representing tens of thousands of workers and suppliers across aviation, we stress that the situation has become dire and requires urgent attention, beyond the first assistance package. With the cancellation…
We know you’re worried. These are unprecedented times and things are changing so quickly. Unfortunately this is not business as usual. Download or print here But we want to make sure that you know we will be by your side every step of the way. As of right now your union is in ongoing discussions…
As the airline industry braces for its most significant challenge in over a decade the Australian Services Union has called on employers to invest in their workforce through the tough times. Download Media Release here. Secretary of the ASU’s Victorian Private Sector Branch Matt Norrey said with the increased restrictions on air travel it’s important…
Your negotiating team met with management representatives in Sydney on Friday 1 June. Your negotiating team presented the ASU log of claims to management. They told management that ASU members want: Better wages and conditions Improved rosters Fairness in annual leave A safe workplace for all employees And more! You can download the log of…
After months of delays at the Fair Work Commission Menzies has decided to withdraw your enterprise agreement from the approval process. The ASU have received a commitment from the company that they will honour the backpay and bonus for staff, and will now focus on securing a new longer term EBA (which was due to…
In March the ASU served your EBA claims and commenced negotiations with Menzies for a new EBA. Along with your ASU Delegates we argued for a fair pay rise, increased parental leave, increased superannuation, better access to annual leave and improved rostering practices. During the negotiations there was a significant setback with dnata setting up…
Meal break during overtime After months of negotiations and hearings at the Fair Work Commission, Menzies have finally written to staff to confirm they will provide time in lieu for those who weren’t previously provided with a meal break during overtime shifts. This position was agreed to between the ASU and Menzies, and recommended by…