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The Australian Services Union today welcomed a substantial increase to funding for frontline homelessness services announced by the Government ahead of the Federal Budget. ASU Assistant National Secretary Emeline Gaske said the funds directed to homelessness, particularly crisis and transitional accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic violence, was urgently needed. “Today,…
Union for workers in female-dominated roles pledges to act over unacceptably high gender earnings gap
27 February 2024
The union representing workers in the top three female-dominated sectors has flagged its intention to use new industrial relations legislation to drive down the gender pay gap in lagging industries, after fresh data revealed the salary discrepancy persists. Australian Services Union Assistant National Secretary Emeline Gaske said not enough progress…
Library Lovers Day
14 February 2024
14 February is Library Lovers Day – so today we’re celebrating all our amazing members in Libraries. Libraries are the heart of our communities, offering a treasure trove of knowledge, resources, and invaluable services. Yet, despite being on the frontlines and adapting to the evolving needs of our society, this…
Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected at work. Unions have won new protections to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination and promote safer workplaces. After years of campaigning in the workplace, at an industry level and advocating at a federal level, we’ve won better protections to end gender-based discrimination and…
ASU welcomes Royal Commission recommendations to strengthen the disability workforce
04 October 2023
The Australian Services Union has urged all governments to immediately start implementing recommendations from the Disability Royal Commission after it found a direct connection between secure and stable jobs for support workers and quality services for people with disabilities. In delivering its final report, the Royal Commission has supported a…
Airline workers need predictable and stable rosters!
28 August 2023
You deserve the right to predictable and stable rosters. Balancing work and home life is essential for everyone. We all want to work hard and feel rewarded in our jobs, but we also need to spend quality time with family and friends, care for our loved ones, enjoy hobbies, exercise,…
Australian Services Union for Yes!
28 August 2023
Australians will soon be asked if there should be constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This referendum is about one simple and practical thing we can do that will deliver real results to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. After over 65,000 years…
We need the right to clock off and switch off!
28 August 2023
Balancing work and home life is essential for everyone. We all want to work hard and feel rewarded in our jobs, but we also need to spend quality time with family and friends, care for our loved ones, enjoy hobbies, exercise, and rest. But for too many people, the work-life…
Almost 3 million workers are set to receive a 5.75% pay rise after a well fought campaign by union members. The Fair Work Commission have announced that Modern Award Rates will increase by 5.75% and the National Minimum Wage will increase by 8.6% on July 1, 2023. Australian Services Union…
Workers forced to delay doctor visits as wages fail to keep up with record cost of living rise
01 June 2023
Eight-out-of-10 Australian workers report feeling financially worse off than a year ago, while more than half are putting off seeing a doctor due to the escalating cost of living, a survey has found. Workers also flagged concerns about being able to afford groceries and the costs of maintaining a car…