A Free and Fair Election
This week Travelex Australasia have started a ballot process for the staff Change Management Team representatives.
09 May 2002 [full story]
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ASU shows solidarity with Canadian rail workers
Recently the ASU was asked by the International Transport Federation (ITF), the global union for transport industry workers, to send a letter of support to the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) who were facing the use of strike breakers by the national rail company in Canada.
24 March 2004 [full story]
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ASU uses global union muscle
The ASU is well on its way to being part of a global union agreement with one of the world's largest companies. Negotiations are underway for unions from all parts of the world, representing around 50 million workers, to complete a global agreement with Vivendi, in order to guarantee union rights, no matter what country they live in or what conservative government may be in power. Assistant National Secretary Greg McLean was invited by the PSI to represent Unions across Asia and the Pacific in these negotiations.
01 February 2002 [full story]
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Don’t tear apart Queensland’s rail community
Rail workers are angry about Transport Minister Mickel’s decision to tear Queensland Rail (QR) into six separate private companies. This comes a year after the similar carve-up of electricity which has hit the public in the hip pocket.
13 May 2008 [full story]
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Federal Government Inquiry into the tourism industry
The ASU has lodged a submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Workplace Relations and Workforce Participation. The Committee is conducting an Inquiry into Workforce Challenges in the Australian Tourism Sector.
14 September 2006 [full story]
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Important initial milestones reached over ARTC EBA
On 18 March 2005 the Unions met with Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to further negotiate a new enterprise agreement covering ARTC direct employees. Below is a summary of the issues discussed.
12 April 2005 [full story]
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Prosecution of UK railway bosses and contactors
The ASU notes the impending prosecution in the United Kingdom of railway bosses and contactors involved in the Hatfield train crash in 2000. There are lessons to be learned for all that contract out work.
14 July 2003 [full story]
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Rail safety day in Australia means more that just preventing accidents – it means job security and a strong union voice
The Australian Services Union, which represents operational, support and administrative staff in Australia's rail and public transport networks, is supporting the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) Railway Workers’ Action Day today.
13 March 2007 [full story]
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Travel and tourism industry report released
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Workplace Relations and Workforce Participation conducted an Inquiry into Workforce Challenges in the Australian Tourism Sector and has now tabled its final report and recommendations. The ASU presented both written and verbal submissions to the Inquiry.
27 June 2007 [full story]
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Travel and tourism workers surveyed about training
If you work in the travel and tourism industry, the ASU encourages you to take part in a new survey being run by your industry skills council. They want to find out how you feel about the training you receive so improvements can be made in the future.
07 May 2009 [full story]
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Urban transport workers meet to discuss common problems
Violence at work, multi-national companies and threats of privatisation of government-provided services were the key themes of a recent international meeting of unions with members employed in urban transport around the world.
22 February 2006 [full story]
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ASU members say “NO” to cuts
The ASU has responded to P&O Nedlloyd's outrageous “draft” EBA with a resounding "NO" on a number of issues. This follows weeks of consultation with members in all States.
31 October 2002 [full story]
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ASU puts its claim to the Company
On June 5, 2002, the Change Action Team met with Simon Lane and Linda Asbridge (Travelex). The following were put forward by the Company.
07 June 2002 [full story]
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ASU wins $18 a week award increase with EBA decrease ahead
Thomas Cook employees will take a cut in their pay rates if a non-union EBA is certified by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC). This follows an application to vary the Thomas Cook Award which was approved by the AIRC today. The ASU application was to pass on the $18 a week increase handed down by the Full Bench of the Commission this year, and will apply to all employees currently covered by the Award from 14 November onwards.
06 November 2002 [full story]
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Agreement reached on EBA
After a number of final meetings between the ASU and the company, we have reached agreement on the EBA. A document has now been distributed for employees to consider. There will then be the opportunity to vote on the agreement on the 17th of December. Arrangements will also be made for postal votes for those employees unable to lodge their vote in person on that day. It is important that all members read through the document carefully, and raise any questions with Branch officials or delegates. This document will form the basis of employment conditions at P&O Nedlloyd for the next 2 years, so it is important that any concerns are clarified before the vote.
09 December 2002 [full story]
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All we want is certainty
At our meeting on Wednesday 3 June 2002 Simon Lane and John Gallagher advised the Change Action Team and representatives of the Australian Services Union that (Travelex EB) negotiations would cease until further notice.
05 July 2002 [full story]
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Australian Rail Track Corporation to negotiate EBA with the ASU
The ASU campaign to represent the employees at the super railway network company the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), moved on significantly with the ARTC now agreeing to negotiate a Enterprise Bargaining Agreement with the ASU. The EBA is to cover all direct employees of the ARTC. The agreement to negotiate the EBA came when ARTC management met with the ASU and other railway unions and the NSW Labor Council on July 23, 2004, in Sydney.
26 July 2004 [full story]
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Contracts, Core Hours and Travelex EBA
Last Thursday 21 June 2002 we again met with Travelex about the EBA. Travelex tabled more information on their Learning Proposals but also listed what they really want from the Agreement including the change to Core Hours.
27 June 2002 [full story]
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Don’t forget to vote NO at Travelex
It’s not to late to vote in the Travelex EBA Vote which closes on Thursday 15 August 2002. If you have not already voted do so ASAP so your vote can be counted.
09 August 2002 [full story]
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EBA closer after productive meeting
After the latest P&O Nedlloyd EBA meeting held on Tuesday we feel we are much closer to arriving at a new EBA agreement. This is thanks to the feedback that we received from ASU members in response to some of the proposals that had previously been put by the company. This meeting saw movement on some key issues in a direction that we believe will benefit both employees and the company if they are finalised.
13 November 2002 [full story]
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EBA negotiations to commence at P&O Nedlloyd
Negotiations for a new EBA agreement are due to commence on Sept 16, which is when ASU representatives will meet with management over the issue.
02 September 2002 [full story]
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It’s EBA time at P&O Nedlloyd
The ASU has been in contact with P&O Nedlloyd management representatives regarding arrangements for negotiations for the new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA). This is an opportunity to secure better working conditions for employees.
12 July 2004 [full story]
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Job Security the major EBA issue at P&O Nedlloyd
Negotiations have progressed to the stage where the company has presented a draft proposal containing the changes it is seeking to the EBA. The ASU has also presented its claims to the company, as outlined in newsletter 2. Feedback received to date makes it clear that job security is a major issue for employees. It is an issue the company is reluctant to move on. It appears they want to retain the ability to slash yet more jobs.
01 October 2002 [full story]
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Latest Travelex EBA Update
By now you would have received two newsletters from Travelex Human Resources regarding the EBA negotiations.
11 July 2002 [full story]
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Minimum Wage Increase in Road Transport Industry Award
As of the 14 June 2003 the ASU has increased wage rates in the Clerks (Road Transport Industry) Award 2002 to take account of the Living Wage Case.
16 July 2003 [full story]
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Negotiations begin with Australian Rail Track Corporation for a national EBA
The ASU, working with the NSW Labor Council, CEPU, APSEMA and RTBU, has begun negotiating an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) for all direct employees of Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC).
29 August 2004 [full story]
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Negotiations underway for P&O Nedlloyd EBA 2002
Negotiations for a new EBA agreement have commenced with a meeting on 16 Sept between ASU and employee representatives and P&O management. Subsequent meetings to negotiate the EBA have been set for 30 September, 29 October and fortnightly thereafter.
27 September 2002 [full story]
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Plenty of change, Plenty of action, No negotiation
On 23rd and 28th May 2002 the “Change Action Team” (CAT) met with John Gallagher (Travelex) and Simon Lane (Human Resource Consultant) to discuss the Company proposed changes to your working conditions.
30 May 2002 [full story]
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Regional and country travel agents win parity
Travel Agents in regional country areas will for the first time gain parity with their city counterparts in their Award entitlements. This follows lengthy proceedings by the ASU in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, seeking to achieve this result.
11 June 2003 [full story]
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Royal P&O Nedlloyd respond on take over by AP Moller-Maersk
The ASU has written to P & O Nedlloyd asking for information regarding the potential take over by A P Moller-Maersk.
As a result of members in Brisbane advising their Organiser that there had been meetings with management over a take over bid by A.P. Moller Maersk, we have written seeking conformation of the situation.
25 May 2005 [full story]
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Shipping award rates increased by $17 per week
The ASU has been successful in its application to increase the rates of pay in the Clerical Industry Shipping Officers Award by $17. This increase was ordered by the commission on 19 June 2003, and the rates in the Award will officially increase on 16 July 2003.
25 June 2003 [full story]
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Some home truths about the Travelex agreement
Listed below are some home truths about the Travelex agreement.
08 August 2002 [full story]
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The only way is to vote NO at Travelex
Voting begins on 1st August 2002 for the Travelex Collective Agreement and ceases on 15 August 2002.
30 July 2002 [full story]
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Travelex agreement to be challenged
On 15 August 2002 the vote of staff for the Travelex EBA was counted. Of those who voted the majority did vote yes to the agreement but there is no doubt the vote was very close.
22 August 2002 [full story]
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Travelex delegates make recommendation on Appeal
Yesterday ASU members and organisers held a teleconference to decide what the ASU will do following the certification of the Travelex Agreement by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission.
23 December 2002 [full story]
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Travelex – It only gets worse
A further meeting was held with Travelex on Thursday 13 June 2002 and Travelex tabled most of the rest of their Enterprise Bargaining Agreement wish list, this included:
17 June 2002 [full story]
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Understanding the Travelex Grading Structure in Branches
One of the major changes proposed at Workplace Agreement Negotiations is the “streamlining” of gradings. The takeover of Thomas Cook has meant that there are two grading systems in place - Travelex and Thomas Cook. The Company feels it would be more efficient if there was a universal grading system.
06 June 2002 [full story]
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Update for Thomas Cook Branches
There have been a number of issues raised over the last few weeks that relate specifically to the working conditions of staff in Thomas Cook, HSBC and Harvey World Travel Branches.
06 June 2002 [full story]
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What was said: A full report of what ASU members said to the AIRC
Here is a summary of the submissions made by Lisa Heap (ASU National Industrial Officer) in the Commission to oppose the certification of the Travelex agreement.
25 October 2002 [full story]
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Where are the negotiations?
On 15 May 2002 ASU representatives and the “Change Action Team” (“CAT”) met with John Gallagher (Human Resources, Travelex) and Simon Lane (Human Resources Consultant) to discuss the Company proposed changes to staff wages and working conditions.
16 May 2002 [full story]
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ARTC negotiations continue
The ASU and combined Railway unions have meet with the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) for a third occasion to continue negotiations towards the new EBA.
28 April 2005 [full story]
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ASU Road Transport Global News
The road transport sector of the ASU includes all rental car companies, package and parcel delivery companies, general delivery companies, trucking companies, related call centres, track and trace contractors and many more.
25 November 2005 [full story]
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ASU meets with Maersk on P&O Nedlloyd takeover
Members in P&O Nedlloyd and Maersk have raised concerns over the processes involved in the takeover by Maersk. The ASU wrote to Maersk seeking that they cease any further actions involving redeployment, redundancy and interviewing until such time as Maersk had satisfactorily resolved the consultation processes that had been ignored.
06 December 2005 [full story]
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ASU sets pace on paid Maternity leave at P&O Nedlloyd – 14 weeks
ASU members have set a new benchmark for paid maternity leave in the shipping industry, in an agreement which provides for up to 14 weeks paid maternity leave. This is in addition to provisions for 6 weeks paid adoption leave, and 1 weeks paid paternity leave.
18 February 2003 [full story]
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ASU supports the condemnation on lack of union consultation by TNT
Trade unions from across the world who met with TNT in The Hague last week condemned the Company for refusing to begin proper negotiations on the future of the 36,000 workers of its soon to be sold logistics division.
01 August 2006 [full story]
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ASU to participate in Global Day of Action in solidarity with Iranian and Colombian unionists on 6 March
As part of the ASU commitment to ITF International Railway Safety Day, we will be joining with International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) and ACTU affiliates in supporting two critical issues this week. Trade unions internationally are calling for a global day of action on March 6 to highlight the situation of detained union leaders in Iran, to demand their release and to highlight human rights abuses against the people of Colombia. Australian unionists, including ASU members, will be participating in a series of events around the country.
04 March 2008 [full story]
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And the Travelex survey said…
ASU members have considered the Travelex claim that they have surveyed a number of ex-employees and current employees on how the current roster system affects them.
26 October 2006 [full story]
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ITF News Online - December 2005
The news flashes from this article are: Trade unionists urged to back international HIV/AIDS campaign; Mexican workers stand behind Argentine free trade deal rejection; Global backing for US cooperative workers; Transport unions to back UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women; Transport workers take on anti-worker laws in Australia.
02 December 2005 [full story]
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ITF News Online - October 2005
The news flashes from this article are: Unions set for court action in Sweden over sacked workers; International union cooperation leads to high wage increases for seafarers; Unions work to save Varig Airlines, Brazil;
Union officials arrested for so called anti freedom of association acts.
24 October 2005 [full story]
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ITF supports ASU in its actions at Connex
The ASU has welcomed the support of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) in its current dispute against Connex in Melbourne. The dispute with Connex has arisen as a result of the Company's intention to restructure and its intentions to pursue forced redundancies of ASU members.
15 February 2002 [full story]
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International Railway Workers' Day - March 26, 2002
The ASU will be supporting the International Transport Federation's (ITF) initiative for railway workers on March 26 as part of our activities in the rail sector.
25 March 2002 [full story]
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Living wage increases in road transport industry award
The ASU has won increases in wage rates in the Clerks (Road Transport Industry) Award 2002 to take account of the 2005 Living Wage Case. These changes take effect for most employers from 6th July 2005, and for some Victorian employers from 1st August 2005.
21 July 2005 [full story]
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Negotiations continue with ARTC
The ASU is continuing negotiations with Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) to achieve a new EBA. The latest round of negotiations have seen a change in the attitude of ARTC, with the most productive meeting yet.
08 August 2005 [full story]
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P & O Maritime Services Pty Ltd and Adsteam Agencies to form joint venture
P & O Maritime HR management have advised the ASU of a joint venture between P & O Maritime Services Pty Ltd trading division, Beaufort Shipping Agency Company and Adsteam Agency Pty Ltd to be known as Oceania Maritime Services Pty Ltd.
22 August 2005 [full story]
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Rail safety in Australia means more that just preventing accidents
The Australian Services Union, which represents operational, support and administrative staff in Australia’s rail and public transport networks, has called on all Australian Governments – Federal and State - to adopt a comprehensive approach to safety, as part of the Union’s participation in International Rail Safety Day on March 27th.
24 March 2006 [full story]
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Road transport day of action
05 October 2001 [full story]
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TNT Logistics sell off may affect workers' entitlements
TNT NV (one of the big four international ‘integrators’ alongside DHL, FedEx and UPS) has determined to sell off their Logistics unit. The ASU is encouraging members to join the "Justice at TNT" campaign in support of TNT workers' rights.
16 May 2006 [full story]
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Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council – February eNewsletter
The current edition contains stories on: Training Package Updates; Research In T&L; Workforce Development; Other Projects; News And Events; Engage With The Skills Council.
28 February 2010 [full story]
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