Is the ASU my union?
The ASU looks after workers in the information technology, business and office equipment industries. Our members include service technicians, technical help desk positions, clerical, administrative and customer service roles. There are approximately 900 employers party to our main award in this industry - the Business Equipment Industry (Technical Services) Award [AW769412]. Some of these are listed below.
Employers include:
- AWA technology
- Canon
- EDS
- Equant
- Fuji Xerox
- Honeywell
- HP
- IBM
- Konica Minolta
- Kyocera Mita
- Lexmark
- NCR
- OCE
- Ricoh / Lanier
- Toshiba
- UNISYS
Collective strength
We rely on collective strength to improve the working conditions of our members. That way our members have the strength and bargaining power to negotiate the best possible working conditions.
In unionised workplaces we are able to negotiate agreements which provide for above market wages, fair working conditions and better job security. These workplaces are in marked contrast to those where employment conditions are reduced by bosses playing one employee off against another. In many cases, even where wages are relatively good, employees are expected to work overtime and not get paid, or to work unusual hours with no extra reward.
The ASU provides members with the knowledge and strength to get the best deal.
Independent representation
The ASU relies on membership fees to pay for specialised industrial staff to advise and represent members.
Through our collective resources we are able to deliver professional advice to members on industrial matters and represent individuals when they have been unfairly treated, discriminated against. Examples of such representation include where members are unfairly dismissed, where members are bullied or harassed in the workplace, where they are not paid the correct wages, or in situations of redundancy.
Local, national and international representation
The ASU is a national union with strong Branches in every state and territory. Through our Branch based structure we are able to represent local issues on a state by state level and also co-ordinate national campaigns where necessary. The ASU is part of an international network of unions which represent IT workers, known as UNI. That way we are also able to tackle global issues when they arise.
Who can I contact for information?
Jo Justo is the National Industrial Officer responsible for this industry. For further information on national issues affecting it, please contact Jo Justo.
Or visit your Branch's website:
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