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Fed Govt cuts to community services hurt

Since 2013 the Coalition Federal Government has cut over $1 billion from essential community services. These #CutsHurt local communities.

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What is workplace bullying?

There are specific criteria for "workplace bullying" and we have a poster you can download so there's no excuse for anyone at your workplace!

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Save Paid Parental Leave

Valuing families & the next generation means maintaining & improving fair time to care but this Fed Govt is intent on taking us backwards - we can stop them! Take action!

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#MakeEndsMeet

Every year the award safety net and the minimum wage are reviewed. Unions fight to ensure increases keep pace with the cost of living so all workers can make ends meet and have dignity at work.

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Perils of poorly negotiated trade deals

After many years of govts entering trade deals without the public showing much interest, the community has woken up and is demanding scrutiny of these deals which in many cases sell us up the river.

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Retirement security for women & low paid workers

ASU says major policy changes are required to prevent large numbers of women, low paid workers and their families from experiencing poverty and hardship.

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ASU Latest News

Productivity Commission targets family and community services
22 September 2016
Bargaining begins for Emirates Enterprise Agreement 2017
20 September 2016
ASU fights for local government sustainability
16 September 2016
Union says plebiscite on marriage equality will cause workplace discrimination
14 September 2016
Equal Pay Day is a wake-up call for Minister for Employment & Women Michaelia Cash
08 September 2016
Rail Careers Week kicks off across Australia on 12 September
07 September 2016
Community coalition urges Senate Inquiry into TPP
01 September 2016

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