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We need members’ input to fight the reduction of work-life flexibility in your awards. The ASU is currently involved in the Fair Work Commission (FWC) four yearly review of Modern Awards and as part of our participation we are seeking to replace inferior clauses in three awards covering our members…

The 2016 federal election is about priorities. Whether $50 billion of taxpayers’ money is best used on corporate tax cuts or on health, education and infrastructure investment. In this report we demystify the issues for our members and supporters so you can be well-informed at the ballot box. The ASU…

Around Australia this Easter weekend, millions will be taking a break and many will spend time with family and friends. Whether Easter itself means something religious or philosophical to you or not, everyone understands the importance of rest and spending time with loved ones. However, a very large number of…

The Australian Services Union (ASU) Victorian Private Sector Branch will be protesting at the RACV AGM today, urging stakeholders to ask questions of Executive management about the long running dispute over pay and conditions for call centre staff. ASU Victorian Private Sector Branch Secretary Ingrid Stitt said that after 6…

ASU Victorian Private Sector Branch members at the RACV call centre applied the brakes today in a four hour stop work rally for better pay and conditions. The morning shift walked off the job at 8am with a rally held at 10am. Hundreds of union members and delegates turned out…

The ASU Organising Committee at RACV Member Contact Centre has reached a breakthrough in negotiations with management over their new agreement. >>> Read the full item on the Branch website here

State boost as jobs relocate from India to Kingston The Australian Services Union has welcomed a decision from telecommunications company Vodafone to relocate 750 call centre jobs from Mumbai to Tasmanian region Kingston, with valuable assistance from the Australian and Tasmanian Governments. Today Prime Minister Julia Gillard will announce the…