ASU Campaigns

Federal Election 2016

Read the ASU's election round up of issues: Will you be voting for a better future? It's that time again, with a federal election to occur on 2 July 2016. Industrial relations policies have a very significant impact on the lives of workers and their families. Their shape is determined by the political party that forms government. That's why the ASU takes a serious interest in election campaigns and why this page of resources exists. We believe it is part of our role ...

Quality Public Services vs Privatisation

Australian society, like many other societies throughout the world, has seen its governments pursue agendas of reduced spending on public services and infrastructure. Governments have also encouraged the pursuit of private sector participation in public services via privatisation, which has often not been in the interests of the Australians who use these services. The ASU is linked to these public services through our membership and our Branches who are involved in the day to day activities of these services. Examples include ...

Environment

We don't have a choice: Australia must act on climate change. The changes happening now to the climate are real and so are the impacts on all Australians - so we must act. And unions have a role to play. As we make the inevitable transformation to a low pollution economy, unions are determined to ensure that any action on climate change will: Protect existing jobs Attract investment in clean energy and production Support emission-intensive and trade-exposed industries Provide assistance to households The price on pollution ...

Superannuation & retirement

Stand up for Super All Australians deserve a decent retirement Australia’s universal superannuation system is the difference between poverty and a decent retirement for most Australians. Superannuation and the decisions that are made today will have a far-reaching impact on what retirement looks like for all hard-working Australians: It is the difference between using the heater during winter and having to shiver under a blanket. It is the difference between a healthy balanced diet or instant noodles for dinner. It is often the difference between ...

Enrol to vote

Democracy is up for grabs - enrol to vote! The federal, state and local government elections are critical in shaping the society we live in. It is when we all make our voices heard at the ballot box that we can have a real say in the way our country is governed. We encourage all members to ensure they are enrolled to vote. It's easy to enrol - read on for details. Enrolling to vote or checking your enrolment is easy online You ...

AIM - ASU Indigenous Members

ASU Indigenous Members (AIM) share unique interests. There are many Indigenous members working in industries covered by the ASU around Australia. The ASU is active on Indigenous issues within the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and the various state and regional trades and labour councils. Read more about the ACTU's support for Indigenous workers. Open All Close All First Nations Workers' Alliance (FNWA) Click to collapse FNWA is the First Nations Workers' Alliance. Australian unions including the ASU are part of the Alliance to ...

Community partnerships

In addition to our core industrial work, the ASU has productive and valuable relationships with a selection of community organisations and supports a range of community causes. Below you will find information about the partnerships actively supported by the ASU National Office. ASU Branches are active in their communities too, so please contact them direct for further information about the state-based relationships. Union Aid Abroad-APHEDA UAA-APHEDA was created in 1984 as the overseas aid agency of the Australian Council of ...

End Unpaid Placements for Community Services Degrees

Imagine putting in nearly a third of a year's worth of full-time work and not getting paid for it. That's the reality for students or workers undertaking Community Services Degrees who are required to complete 1,000 hours of unpaid placements. It’s time that changed. We believe all work in the industry should be paid, including for students completing 1,000 hours of compulsory work placements. All work placements for study should be paid so that the student workers receive the same employment standards as all ...

International

The ASU recognises that many local industrial issues have antecedents in other nations. We also know that globalisation means that the labour standards of workers in other countries can, and do, impact the labour standards of Australian workers. As a result, the ASU is involved through various means with international labour organisations. We keep abreast of international issues to ensure that ASU members are protected. In some areas of international activity, the ASU is involved to support the rights of people overseas. ...

ASU Pride

The Australian Services Union stands with the LGBTIQA+ community and actively supports equality. We are committed to empowering LGBTIQA+ workers and advancing the issues that impact the community. Now is the time to continue to stand up and fight back and win real workplace equality, security and safety for all LGBTIQA+ workers. We can’t build a just and fair society for everyone whilst LGBTIQA+ workers are treated differently. They have the same right to happiness and to have their loving committed relationships ...

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