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…

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…

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…

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…

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, and rest. But for too many people, the work-life…

We need the right to clock off and switch off! 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,…

Almost 3 million workers are set to receive a 5.75% pay rise after a well fought campaign by union members. The Fair Work Commission have announced that Modern Award Rates will increase by 5.75% and the National Minimum Wage will increase by 8.6% on July 1, 2023. Australian Services Union…