General ASU News

The Australian Services Union will see a transition in its national leadership, with Robert Potter advising the National Executive that he will move on to take up a role focussed on net zero investment and jobs. Emeline Gaske has been appointed as the new National Secretary, beginning this week. Emeline…

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…

The ASU is proud to share the groundbreaking findings from a significant study by Dr. Natasha Cortis and Dr. Megan Blaxland of the UNSW Social Policy Research Centre, titled 'Australia’s Social and Community Services Workforce: Characterisation, Classification, and Value.’ This comprehensive report, commissioned by the ASU on behalf of our…

The Australian Services Union today welcomed a substantial increase to funding for frontline homelessness services announced by the Government ahead of the Federal Budget.  ASU Assistant National Secretary Emeline Gaske said the funds directed to homelessness, particularly crisis and transitional accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic violence, was urgently needed. “Today,…

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…

14 February is Library Lovers Day – so today we’re celebrating all our amazing members in Libraries.  Libraries are the heart of our communities, offering a treasure trove of knowledge, resources, and invaluable services. Yet, despite being on the frontlines and adapting to the evolving needs of our society, this…

Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected at work. Unions have won new protections to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination and promote safer workplaces. After years of campaigning in the workplace, at an industry level and advocating at a federal level, we’ve won better protections to end gender-based discrimination and…

The Australian Services Union has urged all governments to immediately start implementing recommendations from the Disability Royal Commission after it found a direct connection between secure and stable jobs for support workers and quality services for people with disabilities. In delivering its final report, the Royal Commission has supported a…

You deserve the right to predictable and stable rosters. Balancing work and home life is essential for everyone. We all want to work hard and feel rewarded in our jobs, but we also need to spend quality time with family and friends, care for our loved ones, enjoy hobbies, exercise,…

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…