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Save Virgin Australia
23 April 2020
The devastating announcement that Virgin Australia has gone into administration pushed the jobs of 16,000 workers closer to the brink. That means workers like Marcella, who has worked at Virgin for 17 years in Guest Services, face an uncertain future. But it is not too late for the Morrison Government…
ASU Qantas EBA12 - The Spirit of our People
11 March 2020
Our ASU Qantas Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 12 (EBA12) Our ASU Qantas Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 12 (EBA12) commenced with the release of our EBA survey in November 2019. A Qantas Group National Delegates meeting was held on 5 February 2020. The meeting discussed our overall approach to the campaign for EBA12.…
Stop Cut-Rate Casuals
24 April 2019
Employer group ABI is attempting to create a new category of employment – Cut Rate Casuals, which could lead to no minimum hours of work, no regular roster, no right to say 'no', and less pay. They’re attacking the job security and wages and conditions of workers in the community,…
Aerocare
21 October 2015
The Australian Services Union is your union at Aerocare. Your most recent Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) has expired, so we’ll be negotiating a new EBA this year with the input of members across the company. It’s your job and your EBA, so please fill in our short CONFIDENTIAL survey to…
ASU-Qantas EBA11 - united for a better future
21 October 2015
Our ASU Qantas Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 11 (EBA11) commenced with the release of our EBA survey in October 2015; see Bulletin 1: Qantas EBA11 preparations begin. A Qantas Group National Delegates meeting was held on 25-26 August 2015; see Bulletin: Qantas Group National Delegates’ Meeting makes plans. The meeting discussed…
ASU Jetstar EBA5 - Respect us, respect our work
30 November 2012
Our current ASU Jetstar Enterprise Bargaining agreement expires on 30 September 2013. To launch our ASU Jetstar EBA 5 Campaign we held a competition among our Jetstar members to name our campaign with a theme and slogan which reflects what our members think is important. The winner of our competition…
ASU Qantas EBA10 - we are the reason you fly
30 November 2012
Our ASU Qantas Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 10 (EBA 10) commenced with the release of our EBA survey in October 2012; see Bulletin 1. Almost 1300 staff filled in the Survey and told us what they believed should be the ASU priorities in EBA 10. A Qantas Group National Delegates meeting…
ASU Qantas EBA9 - Worth respect.
30 November 2012
The "Worth Respect" campaign focused on the contribution that the almost 10,000 Australian based Qantas staff to be covered by EBA 9 make to the airline. The campaign highlighted that Qantas staff, their families, this great Australian airline and the Qantas passengers are "Worth respect". Check out the Final QEBA9…
Ansett
20 November 2012
The ASU was the largest union in Ansett with members Australia wide who worked at airports, in cargo, operations, reservations and head office before the airline's final collapse in February 2002. On this page we want to provide information to members on the resources that are available to assist members…
Zero Air Rage
15 November 2012
Air Rage is disruptive passenger behaviour which can range from the failure to obey safety instructions to verbal harassment or physical assault directed at airline staff. Air Rage occurs both at airports and in flight. In flight Air Rage is taken very seriously and has significant penalties for offenders -…
Child Care
01 November 2012
The Australian Services Union (ASU), with over 100 years representing local government workers, including child care workers in that sector, believes local government should play a role. This means connecting back into the organisations that provide maternal child health services, immunisation programs, mobile libraries, baby capsule hire, health services and…
NDIS-making it the best it can be
29 October 2012
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is currently being rolled out across the country. It's a huge social policy initiative that will have a profound effect on the disability sector. A few very significant things the NDIS means for the sector: A doubling of people receiving supports. A doubling of…
Energy & Water
29 October 2012
The Australian Services Union is the union for energy and water workers in Australia. The responsibility of providing electricity & gas (energy), and water/sewerage in our society falls on ASU members across the country. Their professionalism ensures continuity of services and in times of crises like natural disasters, they are…
Employment Services
29 October 2012
The ASU is the union for workers in the employment services sector, part of the social and community services (SACS) industry. Across Australia there are thousands of employment services workers, in organisations big and small with the one goal of finding Australians meaningful and ongoing employment. If you are an…