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The Australian Services Union will today appear at the Fair Work Commissions about implementing the right to disconnect across industries. The union will urge the Fair Work Commission to include the term “Right to Disconnect” in all modern awards and to give practical guidance to employers on how to deliver…
The Australian Services Union has welcomed today’s decision by the Fair Work Commission to increase the minimum and award wage for millions of Australian workers and conduct further investigations to remedy gender undervaluation in many modern awards. ASU National Secretary Robert Potter said workers had been feeling the crunch after…
Today we have written a letter to Minsters in reference to the critical role that Community Legal Centres and their workers play in preventing and reducing gendered violence. You can read the letter we sent below. TO: The Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher, Minister…
The Australian Services Union welcomes plans by the Albanese Government to work with the community sector to develop a framework to improve funding and drive better outcomes. Announced on Wednesday by Minister for Finance Katy Gallagher and Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth, the new Community Sector Partnership Framework intends to…
Union for workers in female-dominated roles pledges to act over unacceptably high gender earnings gap
27 February 2024
The union representing workers in the top three female-dominated sectors has flagged its intention to use new industrial relations legislation to drive down the gender pay gap in lagging industries, after fresh data revealed the salary discrepancy persists. Australian Services Union Assistant National Secretary Emeline Gaske said not enough progress…
Virgin leadership change presents an opportunity to reset relationship with workers
20 February 2024
The Australian Services Union notes Virgin’s announcement of an impending change of leadership, following CEO Jayne Hrdlicka’s resignation, providing the chance to reset its relationship with workers. ASU Assistant National Secretary Emeline Gaske said the global search for a new CEO presented an opportunity for the airline and the union…
Concerns About Classification at Virgin Australia
06 December 2023
It has come to our attention that some members may have concerns or questions about their current employment classification at Virgin Australia. Your classification is a crucial aspect of your employment, impacting pay. Concerns may include previously being appointed to a role and it not being honoured in the new…
Qantas CEO handover a chance to rebuild once iconic airline
05 September 2023
The Australian Services Union has welcomed today’s announcement by Qantas that retiring CEO Alan Joyce would depart earlier than expected, saying the airline needed to act swiftly to restore the trust of workers and customers. ASU Assistant National Secretary Emeline Gaske said the decision to bring forward the handover to…
The ASU and Virgin Australia have successfully reached an in-principle agreement on new terms and conditions for Guest Services and the Guest Contact Centre. Through unity, workers have stood together to achieve this improved offer. The results are a markedly improved offer that we strongly recommend our members vote in…
Australian Services Union for Yes!
28 August 2023
Australians will soon be asked if there should be constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This referendum is about one simple and practical thing we can do that will deliver real results to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. After over 65,000 years…