Airlines - the ASU is your union in the airlines/aviation industry

29 October 2012 By

The ASU is the biggest Australian union covering airline industry workers. Our members work for Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Regional Express, Eastern Australia Airlines, Sunstate Airlines, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Emirates and other overseas airlines, as well as contractors in the industry like Menzies Aviation Services and Aerocare or air freight companies like Australian Air Express and StarTrack.

Our ASU in airlines is coordinated nationally by Assistant National Secretary, Linda White, and locally by Branch organisers in every state and territory and in regional areas. The ASU has enterprise agreements or awards with nearly every carrier flying into Australia. Most of these agreements are negotiated nationally.

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ASU coverage in Airlines Click to collapse

Following is a summary of the ASU’s coverage in this sector. It is not exhaustive, so if you do not see your position or employer listed, you may still be eligible for ASU membership. Feel free to make an inquiry.

Position titles	Major employers
check in staff reservations staff administration finance and administration freight clerks managers	Qantas Virgin Jetstar Dnata (formerly Toll Dnata) Emirates Singapore Airlines Menzies AaE Thai Garuda Malaysia United QantasLink Aerocare Rex South African Airways Qantas Courier StarTrack (see Clerical & Administrative (C&A) section)

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>> Aerocare

>> Qantas & QF Regionals

>> Ansett

>> Australian Air Express (AaE)

You can make a difference Click to collapse

The airline industry in Australia, and throughout the world, is undergoing massive change. No one can take their job for granted. For employees it increases the need for a united voice. The only way forward is together.

Airline employees say that their main concerns are:

job security
more control over what happens in the workplace
better pay, conditions and career opportunities

The ASU is all about achieving these goals.

Each ASU member plays a crucial part in securing a better deal for everyone. By linking with your colleagues you can make a difference.

Our members are the ASU Click to collapse

Together we create:

a national voice through Australia-wide membership
great opportunities to participate and have your say
strong links with other people in your own area of expertise
a committed and active network of workplace representatives and delegates

Unions make a difference Click to collapse

It's only because of the union movement that all Australian workers enjoy paid leave, sick pay, superannuation, parental leave, long service leave, paid overtime and penalty rates. All of these things were opposed by employers.

Have your say Click to collapse

ASU members are the union - and that means you're not on your own. Most workplaces have a union delegate specially trained to handle many workplace issues. Delegates are there to help and they're the key link between you and other members in the ASU.

To make sure your voice is heard, the ASU has set up a special National Airlines Division Council (NADC), with members from every state, to determine the union's strategy and priorities in the airline industry.

The NADC can be contacted by e-mail on airlines@asu.asn.au

Dates for meeting of NADC can be found on the ASU Calendar page.

International Links - Airline Alliances Click to collapse

The ASU is an active member of the Civil Aviation Section of the International Transport Federation (ITF). The ASU regularly sends delegates to ITF meetings - this year ASU delegates have attended conferences for unions with members in the Oneworld and STAR alliances.

This international network has placed us in a position to gain information and strategic advantage in this global industry.

The ASU participated in the worldwide Zero Air Rage campaign organised by the ITF Civil Aviation Section.