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QANTAS ANNOUNCES STANDDOWNS
03 August 2021
This morning Qantas announced that 2,500 of its workers would be stood down for 2 months from mid-August. This follows yesterday’s Federal Government announcement of a support package for aviation workers – but it remains unclear who is covered by that package. The ASU is urgently seeking confirmation from the…
ROSTER CHANGES AND VACCINE UPDATE
29 July 2021
Qantas have made a number of announcements to staff in the last couple of days, once again failing to properly consult with staff about the major changes they are proposing. Roster Changes Qantas recently announced significant changes to its rostering practices without consulting employees or the ASU. Qantas wants to…
Qantas Group bulletin for members - We need answers from Qantas and the Government now!
22 July 2021
Last night (Wednesday, 21 July) Qantas CEO Alan Joyce wrote to staff saying that the company could not guarantee that they would not be stood down in the near future. The CEO also stated that if stand downs were required, the company expects that support packages would kick in to…
Media release: Federal Government must reinstate JobKeeper as Qantas threatens unpaid standdown of workforce
22 July 2021
The Australian Services Union today called on the Federal Government to urgently reinstate JobKeeper after Qantas threatened unpaid standdowns in response to the lockdowns currently affecting more than 13 million Australians. The union’s Assistant National Secretary Emeline Gaske said we are now in a national crisis and thousands of jobs…
Recently the Federal Government together with State governments have announced several assistance packages designed to support workers and businesses in response to the current COVID-19 outbreaks. For Workers Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment A payment of $1,500 (for each 14-day period) if you are unable to earn an income because you…
The Australian Government and some Australian states and territories are providing payments to some workers during coronavirus. Employees who can’t work because of COVID-19 Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment A payment of $1,500 (for each 14-day period) if you are unable to earn an income because you must self-isolate or quarantine,…
Exclusive Budget Update for ASU Social & Community Services Members The Morrison Government has just announced the 2021 Federal Budget. So what does it all mean for you? Your union has had our experts locked away in the Budget lock up so that we can bring you our exclusive…
ASU Member Budget Analysis
11 May 2021
Exclusive Budget Update for ASU Members The Morrison Government has just announced the 2021 Federal Budget. So what does it all mean for you? Your union has had our experts locked away in the Budget lock-up so that we can bring you our exclusive early insight and analysis about…
ASU WIN BIG CHANGES TO SCHDS AWARD
05 May 2021
On Tuesday, 4 May the Fair Work Commission issued a provisional decision in its review of the minimum terms and conditions that apply to workers in the disability and community services industry, the SCHDS Award. It’s taken 5 years of work by your union, but it’s good to see the…
Brisbane Lock Down – Update for Jetstar Members
31 March 2021
The ASU contacted Jetstar for an update on the impact of the Brisbane lock down this week and can confirm that the airline will continue the same approach to short notice stand downs that members will be familiar with. Key Points The key points are, as follows: Cancelled flights will…