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ASU e-News ź Edition 57

August 2010

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Southern Water Corporation EBA

July 2010

EBA negotiations

Following ongoing negotiations with Southern Water, the Australian Services Union confirmed its position regarding the current offer by the corporation.

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Water Bulletin

June 2010

ASU – WATER EBAs – NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE

As ASU members know, we have been in the process of negotiations with the four [4] Water Corporations towards the development of Enterprise Agreements to provide a stable wages & conditions platform in the new Organisations.

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ASU e-News ź Edition 56

May 2010

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ASU e-News ź Edition 55

February 2010

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Tasmanian Senator shares
views on Fair Work

January 2010

Senator for Tasmania Catryna Bilyk, was recently present during Fair Work Week in Tasmania which launched the full commencement of Australia's new Fair Work system. As a former ASU Industrial Officer and Trainer, we asked Catryna to share some of her thoughts with ASU members in relation to the new industrial relations system.

I was proud to be present at the signing of the Bi-lateral Government Agreement for a National Workplace Relations System. Tasmania was one of the first states to sign. This begins a new era of a more coherent and rational industrial relations system across Australia.

 

From left: Deputy Prime Minister Julie Gillard, ASU Tasmanian Branch Secretary Sean Kelly and Senator Catryna Bilyk during Fair Work Week on 6 January in Hobart

 

It's estimated that 30,000 employees and many thousands of Tasmanian businesses, local government and community sector organisations will benefit from the agreement, which puts them on the same footing in terms of industrial relations and simplifies operations for all.

This is wonderful for the ASU members who I used to represent and a historic moment in restoring workers' rights following the horrendous years of WorkChoices under the Howard Government.

The new National Employment Standards (NES) that came into effect on 1 January 2010 represent a major change from the WorkChoices regime of the previous Government. The NES form a new safety net with real protections and rights. You can find out more about the NES here:

National Employment Standards

Finally, ASU members need to be aware that the Federal Opposition is determined to reintroduce WorkChoices-style individual contracts and the removal of unfair dismissal protection for employees in small businesses should they be elected. This would be a disaster for working Australians, putting their pay and conditions at risk.

Thanks for the opportunity to speak directly to ASU members once more on this important issue. I wish you all a happy 2010 with new and better rights at work!

Senator Catryna Bilyk

http://www.catrynabilyk.com/

Catryna is a Government member of the Senate Standing Committees (both Legislative and Reference) on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. She is also a member of the Caucus Committee on Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

 

Water Bulletin

January 2010

ASU water delegates prepare for regional EBA negotiations in 2010.

ASU Delegates from the Water Corporations met in each Region during December to consider the key elements which will form the basis of the ASU Claims during the forthcoming negotiations for Enterprise Agreements.

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ASU e-News ź Edition 54

December 2009

Welcome the 2009 Christmas edition of the ASU E News.

The year 2009 has produced some interesting challenges to date, including new Industrial legislation, major changes to the structure and operations of the Federal and State Industrial Relations Systems with consequent impacts on employees, and the transfer of many ASU members to new water bodies.

As a Union we now look forward to the establishment of a National industrial system to offer more equity for all employees.

May you and your family enjoy a happy and safe break for Christmas.  We look forward to working with you in the New Year and throughout 2010.

Cheers,
Sean Kelly
Secretary

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ASU e-News ź Edition 53

November 2009

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ASU e-News ź Edition 52

October 2009

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Tasmanians want workplace safety rights protected under new OHS laws

1 September 2009

Tasmanian workers and their unions today launched “Don’t Risk 2nd Rate Safety Campaign” as part of a national day of action in response to proposals to bring in one set of new, standardised national workplace health and safety laws, called ‘OHS Harmonisation’.

Nearly 100 workers and their representatives gathered outside the Executive Building in Hobart and delivered a letter to Minister for Workplace Relations, Lisa Singh calling on her to stand up for the highest possible standards in new Occupational Health and Safety laws when negotiating with her counterparts in other states and with Federal Workplace Relations Minister, Julia Gillard.

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ASU e-News ź Edition 51

August 2009

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ASU e-News ź Edition 50

May 2009

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ASU e-News ź Edition 49

April 2009

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ASU e-News ź Edition 47

March 2009

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ASU e-News ź Edition 1/2009

February 2009

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Clarence City Council EBA 2009

January 2009

ASU – Notifies Bargaining Period to Protect Members’ interest

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Water and Sewerage Reform Bulletin

January 2009

Call for Nominations for ASU Representatives on Regional Water and Sewerage Reform Committees

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Nomination Form

 

ASU demands new water and sewage corporations honour “No disadvantage” promise to affected workers

December 2008

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Water Resolution 1

Water Resolution 2

 

ASU e-News ź Edition 45

December 2008

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Water and Sewerage Reform – the role of the ASU

December 2008

ASU continues to act to protect water and sewerage workers

ASU members employed in Waste Water treatment Plants and Water Infrastructure and Maintenance roles are aware that the reorganisation of the provision of water services and structure proposed by the Government has been agreed to by Local Government.

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Water Restructure Meetings

December 2008

ASU Members in Hydraulics including Water Treatment, Infrastructure and Water Operations are invited to attend 1 of the Regional Meetings.

Speakers:

  • Sean Kelly, ASU Branch Secretary     
  • Barry O’Brien, ASU National Industrial Officer
  • Water Reform Regional Working Group Representatives

The Workshops will be a most important time for you to hear information on how the ASU intends to protect your transfer wages and conditions and the move to new Agreements with the new Regional Water Corporations.

BURNIE: TUESDAY 2 DECEMBER 2008 – CIVIC CENTRE

LAUNCESTON: WEDNESDAY 3 DECEMBER 2008 – THE INVERESK TRAM SHED AUDITORIUM

HOBART: THURSDAY 4 DECEMBER 2008 – TERRACE ROOM – MECURE HOTEL – BATHURST STREET

9.00AM – 12.30PM

Please advise the ASU if you will be attending by phoning: 6224 3411 or email: help@asutas.org

Please ensure you seek paid leave from your employer to attend the meeting.

ASU – YOUR WATER INDUSTRY UNION

 

ASU e-News ź Edition 44

October 2008

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Your Rights at Work leaflet

 

COLONY 47 Inc.

ASU survey for enterprise agreement

October 2008

As you may be aware, the Enterprise Agreement for your Organisation recently expired.

The Union and the Consultative Committee have commenced discussions towards a new Agreement on your behalf.

The ASU has initiated negotiations with management to develop the next Enterprise Agreement, however we need your help.

You can download a short Survey Form for you to consider and complete and send back to the ASU.

Download survey

Your ideas and suggestions will be most helpful for the Union in the development of a set of formal Claims on behalf of ASU members with which to continue the discussions with management.

Feel free to:

§   either type in your ideas on the Form and forward the email to our Office mswanton@asutas.org or

§   fax or mail the Form to the ASU Office.

I look forward to your support and participation in this very important part of the work to improve your wages, entitlements and conditions and those of fellow employees.

Cheers

Sean Kelly

 

Aurora EPA news

October 2008

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Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement - Industrial Campaign

August 2008

Please click here for an urgent bulletin regarding the Combined Public Sector Unions State Wages Industrial Campaign.

 

Aurora EPA news                 

                                                                                                  August 2008

Please download the urgent bulletin and notice of workplace meetings.  All ASU members are urged to attend.

 

ASU e-News ź Edition 43

August 2008

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Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement - Industrial Campaign

July 2008

By now you would know that the Unions meetings of members around the State were highly successful and the Officials were directed to recommence an Industrial Campaign.

Click here for the bulletin with some information for you which gives an indication of the kind of activities members may wish to become a part of.

Feel free to contact ASU Delegates listed below for further information and advice.

Further information will be provided on additional bans and limitations to be added from Wednesday 16 July 2008.

If you have any further queries feel free to contact the ASU office.

 

Regards

Sean Kelly, Secretary

 

Aurora EPA news – parental leave          

July 2008

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Aurora EPA news                 

                                                                                                      June 2008

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Hydro EPA news                  

June 2008

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Aurora EPA update       

June 3 2008

After a series of workplace meetings over the past couple of weeks, we have now spoken to most members about the current progress of the EBA and received some welcome feedback on the future direction that you want the ASU to follow.

Currently, the feedback seems to indicate that many people are very unhappy that Aurora is conducting such a significant task as a complete salary and classification review at such a late stage, and all Members who have expressed a view, have indicated that they would not support a pay system that provided zero set increases to allow for cost of living adjustments and salary maintenance in real terms.

While there were divided opinions at the meetings with many people wanting to express their displeasure to the company immediately, other groups were more circumspect, being prepared to wait for the information from Aurora’s consultant, Mercer before deciding a future campaign direction.

At this time members of one SBU Union have indicated they want to be able to take protected industrial action in support of their claims and to persuade Aurora to negotiate for an outcome rather than stalling, and they will be voting on this over the next few weeks.

At this stage the Australian Services Union has not lodged an application for a ballot to take protected industrial action, but may do so in line with the other SBU members APESMA and the AMWU who are about to do so.

I would invite all members to think about how satisfied or otherwise you are with the current negotiations and consider the options provided by filing for protected Industrial action as a group.  If we are to file for protected action members will also need to consider what they may be able to do in the way of action to support the claims made at the negotiating table to improve your conditions and wages outcomes.

This can be everything from refusing to do call-backs or unpaid overtime, to work stoppages. (filing for protected industrial action does not mean you are going to take any course of action, only that you have that available as an option.)  At this point, with the other unions either about to, or having already filed for protected action I would suggest it is in our best interests to exercise this option.

If you have been unable to attend one of the recent meetings, or you were at a meeting and would like to comment further, please contact the ASU or one of your ASU Delegates on the SBU (Paul Perry, Marilyn Turnbull)

At this stage of negotiations it is essential that we are aware of the opinions of all our members.

Please talk about these issues with your workmates and if they are not members encourage them to have a say by Joining the ASU and our campaign to get a fair deal for all.

 

Rainbow award            

June 3 2008

Eight people have been honoured with Rainbow Awards for creating harmony in the Tasmanian Community.

The awards were presented at Bellerive’s Waterfront Hotel on Saturday 8th December 2007 in the lead up to International Human Rights Day on the 10th December 2007.

The awards recognise and celebrate gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex people in Tasmania and those who support them.

  • Courage of Conviction Award: Jo Goodman, for recognising the rights of the private individual through her courageous and tenacious stand to have sexual and gender diversity issues recognised at the local government level.
  • Courage of Conviction Award Recognising the Right of Private Individual: Australian Services Union and Michael Swanton for recognising the rights of private individuals in support provided to members of the gay and lesbian community in their fight against discrimination, harassment and dismissal in the workplace.

To view the National ASU GLAM site go to: http://www.asu.asn.au/glam.

 

Aurora EPA news                 

May 27 2008

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ASU e-News ź Edition 42

May 6, 2008

The breadth of work required to be addressed by your ASU Tasmanian Branch Officials continues to expand.

The range of work in addressing and responding to a myriad of subjects, calls, issues and policy matters is greater than at any time in the past.

The Branch is working to address matters such as modernisation of the Australian Award System, the negotiation of some 14 Local Government Union Collective Agreements during this half year, the wide range and large number of industrial matters and disputes being processed by the staff of the Branch.

We continue to be concerned to ensure that you are effectively and professionally represented.

This Edition of the e-News covers a wide range of topics, read and enjoy.

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Aurora EPA news

May 2008

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A Better Tasmania: Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement April 2008 Update

May 2008

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ASU acts quickly to protect water and sewerage workers

                                                                                                      April 2008

The ASU is about to lodge a set of Claims in the form of a MODEL SET OF TRANSFER CONDITIONS and CODE OF PRACTICE for those ASU members who will be affected by the outcomes of the State Government Review into Water and Sewerage provision.

The Bulletin you can download below is issued for the information of current ASU members and employees who may be affected.

The Legislation initiated by the Government, is being debated in the Upper House [Legislative Council] and the ASU will seek to brief the relevant Parliamentarians about the position of the ASU on this most important matter.

The action of the Government has been in haste and has caused the ASU to oppose the contents of the draft legislation [which we only sighted in the middle of last week] as it relates to the protection of employees in the transfer process. 

The legislative protections proposed for employees do not go far enough and need to be strengthened either in the Legislation or in a subsequent Framework Agreement to be proposed by the ASU.

As soon as the draft Agreement is finalised it will be forwarded to members to be affected by this matter.

If you want further information, just contact :

Sean Kelly:     skelly@asutas.org
Mob: 0419 329 771
ASU Office Phone: 6224 3411
ASU Office Fax: 6223 7115

                                           ASU:  YOUR WATER UNION

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ASU e-News ź Edition 41

March 2008

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Download the Quadrant article (PDF)

 

Derwent Valley Council - outcomes of consultative committee meeting

                                                                                              February 2008

The ASU participated in a Consultative Committee meeting with the General Manager yesterday to further discuss the progress reached on the Enterprise Agreement 2007.

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Aurora EPA news

February 2008

Negotiations for your next Enterprise Partnership Agreement are about to commence.

Please download the newsletter for an update.

It would be most appreciated if you could complete the ASU survey form if you haven’t already done so and return it to us by email or fax 6223 7115 if you have any ideas that the negotiating team need to include in discussions.

 

ASU lodges enterprise agreement claims on a number of Tasmanian councils

February 2008

The ASU has or will soon lodge Claims for new EBAs on the following councils:

·       Flinders

·       King Island

·       Southern Midlands

·       Burnie          

·       Central Coast

·       Derwent Valley

·       Northern Midlands

·       George Town

·       Hobart City

·       Sorell

·       Glamorgan Spring Bay

·       Esk Water

·       Hobart Water

·       Aurora Energy

ASU members have been provided with the ASU EBA Survey Form to complete to offer the ASU negotiating teams additional ideas for the next EBA in their organisation.

If you have not seen a Survey Form feel free to send one to the ASU office and it will be actioned.

Download the full newsletter and/or Download the survey

Cheers,
Sean Kelly
ASU Secretary

 

ASU Water Bulletin

January 2008

Tasmanian Treasury review into the provision of water and sewerage services

ROLE OF THE ASU IN ANY CHANGE PROCESS

The ASU is well known as the Water and Utilities Union across Australia.

The work of the State Government in conducting a Review into Water [it’s provision and treatment] is attracting significant public comment about the various options available and potential impacts on water users and ratepayers.

The ASU will protect its members directly or indirectly involved in any process of change by ensuring they suffer no disadvantage if change results in employment transfer, Transmission of Employment or new employment with either a public or private body.

You can download a paper here which is provided for the information of ASU members.

As more information comes to hand, the ASU will forward it on to you.

If you have any concerns, feel free to contact me. The ASU will meet with you or any work group to discuss the current position.

The ASU will also be conducting Regional Information Workshops over the next few weeks and you will be informed of the details later.  

I trust that the year 2008 will be a positive one for you and your family.

Cheers,
Sean Kelly

 

ASU e-News ź Edition 40

December 2007

The State Executive, Sean Kelly, and the Staff of the Australian Services Union -Tasmanian Branch, Wish You and Your Family a Very Happy Christmas and a Safe and Successful New Year In 2008.

The ASU office will close 12noon on the 21 December 2007 and will re-open on the Wednesday 2 January 2008.

For more news, read the ASU e-News bulletin:

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ASU e-News ź Edition 39

November 2007

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ASU e-News ź Edition 38

November 2007

This Edition of the E News offers members lots of access to links to assist you to identify issues of importance as union members re the forthcoming election.

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The Trade Union Movement’s “Your Rights at Work” campaign has done it’s best to illustrate for members the bad parts of the Federal Government “WorkChoices” Industrial Relations legislation. We hope that you appreciate the damage that has been done to so many union members and employees and their families since its introduction.

You can also download a flyer showing the hurt that has been caused to Tasmanian workers as a result of the Legislation. 

Cheers,

Sean Kelly, Branch Secretary

 

ASU e-News ź Edition 37

                                                                                                October 2007

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ASU e-News ź Edition 36

                                                                                                October 2007

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ASU e-News ź Edition 35

                                                                                            September 2007

Both the Tasmanian Industrial Relations Commission and the Australian Fair Pay Commission have handed down State and Federal Wage Decisions for employees on State and Federal Awards [without an EBA to fall back on] with different operative dates and wage outcomes – See pages 3 and 5 of the e-News.

The Rights at Work campaign is now hotting up in preparation for the federal election – can you offer any assistance – just contact the ASU Office – at help@asutas.org

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Tassie local government workers transferred to Hobart Water – but what about their conditions?

                                                                                        September 3, 2007

In early August the ASU held a meeting of two groups of former Tasmanian local government employees with something in common: both groups had been transferred by local councils and are now employed by Hobart Water.  What has remained unclear is whether they will retain the same pay and conditions they enjoyed when employed in local government.

Both groups are still doing the same or similar water/wastewater operational and maintenance jobs that they were previously performing for the councils, but now they perform those same jobs as employees of Hobart Water.

Former Derwent Valley Council employees transferred to Hobart water on 1 October 2006 and former Glamorgan Spring Bay employees transferred on 2 July 2007.

This transfer of workers to Hobart Water is the first pre-emptive response by local government bodies to act upon the Tasmanian Government’s predicted drive towards modernising water and wastewater services in Tasmanian local government.

Other local government bodies are expected to respond to the Government’s initiatives over the next 12 months to two years. The full details of the restructure are unknown at the present time.

The ASU called the August meeting of operators and maintenance workers to discuss how to protect their wages and conditions with an enterprise agreement at Hobart Water.

Despite promises by the councils which previously employed these employees “that they would not be disadvantaged”, the legal protection only lasts for 12 months under the Transmission of Business provisions of WorkChoices and Hobart Water is not saying what conditions of employment will apply after 12 months.  

The current Enterprise Agreement at Hobart Water would disadvantage employees as it does not provide a significant number of conditions which the employees now get under the Municipal Employees Country Councils Award and respective enterprise agreements, for example

§    plumbing allowance

§    sewerage allowance

§    extra week of  leave in addition to annual leave when regularly working on weekend rosters

§    17.5% annual leave loading

§    grace days between Christmas and New Year’s Day

§    Easter Tuesday holiday

§    three weeks pay per year of service for redundancy pay etc.

Negotiations have been proceeding for over 12 months and negotiations are expected to continue for some time yet.

The ASU believes it is critical that the conditions of these workers are protected now or this will be the thin end of the wedge for council based water workers in Tasmania who transfer out of local government. Our position remains that those workers must not be disadvantaged by their move from their original employer.

For further information, contact:

 Barry O’Brien in the ASU National Office on 03 9342 1457 or bobrien@asu.asn.au

 

ASU e-News ź Edition 34

                                                                                                      June 2007

Despite Federal Government advertising campaigns extolling the “benefits” and “fairness” of WorkChoices the ASU is regularly seeing instances of employees across many workplaces being forced onto a system of “concession bargaining” a system whereby workers feel compelled to give up hard won conditions in order to retain as many of their pre-WorkChoices conditions as they can.

In the first 12 months of these new IR laws hundreds of thousands of workers on AWA individual contracts lost their penalty rates, overtime pay, public holiday rates, shift allowances, leave loading, meal breaks and other formerly protected Award conditions.

Now more than ever, is the time to be united, for united we stand, divided we beg.

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ASU e-News ź Edition 33

                                                                                                      May 2007

The Union Movement’s challenges to unfair “WorkChoices” industrial laws is now being taken seriously by many in political circles.

The Federal Government has now introduced a new “No Disadvantage “Fairness” Test - BUT read on and note the real deficiencies in the effort.

At the local level, Water is a major subject under discussion – see the comments from the LGAT (see page 4) in this edition also.

Download the full bulletin here (PDF)             

                  

ASU e-News ź Edition 32

                                                                                                      April 2007

Now that most of us have returned from the Easter break, let’s all look forward to the next Statutory Holiday.

This Issue of the “News” contains lots of useful resources – check out the various links in the articles, respond where requested and gain useful information courtesy of the ASU – “Your Union”.

If you need more information feel free to contact us by email to: help@asutas.org and we’ll do our best to produce the goods for you as quickly as is humanly possible.

Download the full bulletin here (PDF)             

                  

Enterprise bargaining claims served

April 2007

In recent months, the following councils have been served with enterprise bargaining claims – please click on the link to download the relevant newsletter:

§    Break O Day

§    Derwent Valley

§    Devonport

§    Dorset

§    Launceston

§    Meander Valley

§    West Coast  

§    West Tamar

 

ASU e-News ź Edition 31

                                                                                             March 28, 2007

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Island State Credit Union News

                                                                                                   March 2007

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Eight Hour Day Family Concert

March 9, 2007

On Monday 12 March 2007, 12 Noon8 pm at Latrobe Recreation Ground, Gilbert Street, Latrobe.

This concert is a must attend, for all ASU members in North West Tasmania, an afternoon of Rock / Country / Blues with Diesel, Troy Cassar-Daley and others.

For everyone else in Tasmania why not take advantage of the long weekend and take a trip to Latrobe.

Enjoy your Eight Hour Day holiday.

 

ASU e-News ź Edition 30     

                                                                                               March 8, 2007

For download here is the latest copy of the ASU e-News.

 

Island State, Connect Financial - Merger Announcement

January 18, 2007

The Australian Services Union (ASU) said today that the notification to Credit Union members yesterday by the Island State Credit Union and Connect financial of the signing of a Heads of Agreement was the beginning of a time of significant concern and major change for ASU members and for all Credit  Union staff in general.

The ASU membership is in call centres’ and clerical, administrative and IT staff at the Credit Union branches.

“It would have been helpful to ASU members if management had advised the Union and the employees of the discussions that had been taking place by the Boards of Management prior to the negotiation of an Enterprise Agreement agreed to in principle, just prior to Christmas,” Sean Kelly , Secretary of the ASU said today.

Mr Kelly also noted the serious concern that would be felt by employees with Credit Union Board representatives publicly anticipating significant staff losses, well before the possible merger is put to a vote of the shareholders for approval.

The ASU has indicated that it would immediately be seeking to speak with  members to seek an indication of their concerns and the questions they seek to put to management and the Board for answers.

Contact: Mr S Kelly, Secretary, ASU, Phone: [Mob] 0419 329 771 email: skelly@asutas.org

 

Island State Credit Union News

                                                                                                January 2007

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Seasons greetings & a big thank you  

December 2006

Yet another year is almost completed and the ASU Staff and I now take this opportunity to sincerely thank for your support and assistance during 2006.

Next year will be an even greater test of the capacity of union members to stand firm against the negative elements of the Federal Government’s “WorkChoices” industrial legislation.

Your support continues to be important to the effective operation of the ASU. We choose to promote fairness and justice on behalf of all union members and this will be an even greater priority next year. Your interest in our work this year has been highly appreciated and valued by me.

I wish you and your family a very safe, healthy and happy Christmas in 2006 and look forward to your support in 2007.

Have a joyful Christmas and a happy, peaceful New Year

Sean Kelly
Secretary

 

ASU e-News ź Edition 29     

                                                                                             December 2006

For download here is the latest copy of the ASU e-News.

 

Island State Credit Union – EBA News

                                                                                             December 2006

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ASU e-News ź Edition 28     

November 2006

For download here is the latest copy of the ASU e-News.

Now that the High Court has decided in favour of the Federal Government’s WorkChoices legislation, the only way forward is to make your voice heard if you oppose the Industrial Relations laws – they are unfair and do not offer “choice”.

All Tasmanian Unions will take part in Rallies and meetings on:

THURSDAY 30TH NOVEMBER [See the last page of the E News for details of the various activities around Tasmania].

We look forward to joining you at the Hobart march and meeting.

Sean Kelly, Secretary

"Our capacity to meet this challenge will
depend on growing and active membership."

 

ASU e-News ź Edition 27

November 2006

I have pleasure in attaching Edition No 27 of the E News for your information.

Important information on the outcomes of the Decision of the Fair Pay Commission are attached along with the resultant pay rates in key Awards.

Should you believe that you are entitled to an Award wage increase contact your paymaster, employer or one of the ASU Industrial Officers.

Are you looking forward to Christmas? – We at the ASU all are.

Cheers,

Sean Kelly

Secretary

 

Download it here (PDF).

Download the pay outcomes spreadsheet (XLS)

 

 

ASU e-News ź Edition 26

October 2006

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Island State Credit Union – EBA News

                                                                                                October 2006

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Hydro e-News

September 2006

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Hydro – VOTE “NO”

 

ASU e-News ź Edition 25

September 2006

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ASU e-News ź Edition 24

August 2006

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ASU e-News ź Edition 23

August 2006

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Island State Credit Union – EBA News

                                                                                                       July 2006

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Download the survey here (DOC)

 

ASU Energy e-News

July 2006

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ASU e-News ź Edition 22

June 2006

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RACT News

June 2006

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Hydro EBA News

June 2006

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Download Hydro Claims here (PDF).

 

ASU e-News ź Edition 21

June 2006

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ASU e-News ź Edition 20

June 2006

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ASU e-News ź Edition 19

April 2006

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ASU e-News ź Edition 18

April 2006

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ASU e-News ź Edition 17

April 2006

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ASU Energy e-News

March 10, 2006

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The 8 hour day in Tasmania

March 6, 2006

Did you know that we will enjoy a public holiday on Monday 13th March 2006 to commemorate the introduction of the 8 Hour Day? In Tasmania, over a hundred years ago, in 1874, Tasmania became the last of the States to earn the shorter working day.

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ASU National Energy Division to meet In Hobart in May

March 2006

The ASU National Energy/Electricity Division Committee will meet in Hobart in May 2006 for two days to discuss current issues affecting energy workers in Australia.

The agenda for the meeting includes: conditions of employment; industry skills shortages; a collective approach for electricity/energy workers at a company level; reports from industry participants such as EE-OZ training; and the National Electricity Ministers outcomes, along with the recent Council of Australian Governments (COAG) announcements.

The COAG outcomes of the latest meeting on February 10, 2006 can be found on the following page (scroll down to the "Energy" heading): http://www.coag.gov.au/meetings/100206/index.htm

The ASU Committee is made up of representatives of all ASU Branches with coverage of energy/electricity workers:

§  LGCAEAU NSW Branch (USU)

§  NSW & ACT (Services) Branch

§  Victorian Authorities & Services Branch

§  Tasmanian Branch

§  South Australia & NT Branch

§  Western Australian Branch

§  Queensland Services Branch (QSU)

§  Central & Southern Queensland C&A Branch

§  North Queensland C&A Branch

It reports to both back to those Branches as well as the National Office and National Executive. The Committee has a lengthy history going back to the pre-merger discussions of the ASU in 1992.

We encourage all members with concerns about matters in the energy industry to ensure their Branch representatives at the meeting in Hobart are informed of those concerns. All Branch contact details can be found at: http://www.asu.asn.au/contact/

Greg McLean, ASU Assistant National Secretary

 

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January, 2006

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