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The ASU has coverage of members in a variety on transport and travel industries which are (click on the links for further information):
Transport and travel industries are an integral part of the broader Australian network including Airlines in which the ASU has a long and proud history.
ASU members organise their workplaces to improve:
- Collective Bargaining
- Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
- Work and Family Balance
- Industry Standards
The ASU also participates in the global collective. Global activity in transport and travel occurs though the ASU being affiliated to international unions such as the ITF (International Transport Federation) and UNI (Union Network International). These alliances help build links with all of the unions across these industries to maintain the best collective approach to improving our workplaces.
Public/Private Rail & Bus industry
Assistant National Secretary Greg McLean oversees ASU work in this sector (part of the Public Sector Team), which incorporates members in the Rail and Bus industries (traditionally "public transport", but now including privatised entities). For further information on national issues affecting these industries, please contact Greg McLean.
Road Transport industry
John Nucifora is the National Industrial Officer responsible for this industry. It includes freight, integrators, logistics, administration and info tech. For further information on national issues affecting it, please contact John Nucifora.
The ASU is affiliated to the ITF which is running a global HIV/AIDS project. HIV/AIDS is of particular concern to transport workers. Mobility and long absences from home make transport workers vulnerable. The ITF is helping to combat HIV/AIDS by raising awareness. The ITF publish a HIV/AIDS fortnightly eBulletin which we recommend road transport members have a look at.
Cash Transport industry
Jo Justo is the National Industrial Officer responsible for this industry. It includes secure cash carrying, cash counting, administration and info tech. For further information on national issues affecting it, please contact Jo Justo.
Travel industry
Jo Justo is the National Industrial Officer responsible for this industry. It includes agents agencies, call centres, contractors, ground servicing agents and administration. For further information on national issues affecting it, please contact Jo Justo.
Shipping and Ports industry
Jo Justo is the National Industrial Officer responsible for this industry. For further information on national issues affecting it, please contact Jo Justo.
The aim of the Global Delivery Network is to focus on building solidarity and developing a global organising strategy targeting workers in the world's four largest logistics firms - DHL, TNT, UPS and Fedex - and in CEVA, which used to be a part of TNT.
You can read more about the network here.
The network also publishes regular news via the Global Delivery Bulletin which we encourage relevant members to have a look at.
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