Your ASU National Negotiating Team (NNT) met again with Toll Dnata representatives in Sydney on 12th August 2014 for our 3rd negotiation meeting. What we talked about A significant amount of the meeting was spent talking through the Toll Dnata claims and getting clarity on what they are seeking exactly.…

New economic analysis shows the Government can improve the budget bottom line without introducing unfair budget measures that target vulnerable Australians and increase inequality. As the Parliament resumes this week to debate the Federal Budget, figures in the latest ACTU Economic Bulletin show Australia redistributes less income than the majority…

Over the past few weeks the ASU Jetstar National Negotiating Team (NNT) has met with Company representatives four times about a range of issues including the payroll review phase 2, the work being done on a new rostering system (Groundstar) and the Company's position on recommencing our EBA 5 negotiations.…

ASU delegates and officials met with Qantas airport management in Sydney on 19th August 2014 for a discussion about the Company's roster optimisation work and decisions in relation to the acceptance of the Expressions of Interest (EOIs) in redundancy from customer service staff at airports. As we know, way back…

The Australian Services Union has condemned the decision to axe another 23 jobs from its North Geelong head office, after having made over 250 workers redundant just over a year ago. ASU Victorian Private Sector Branch Secretary, Ingrid Stitt, said that today is a sad and difficult time for the…

The ASU/ALAEA, delegates and officials along with only 4 employee bargaining representatives and Emirates management attended the Fair Work Commission (FWC) on Thursday 14 August. The ASU/ALAEA had asked the FWC to assist the parties in finalizing a fair and equitable Enterprise Agreement for the next three years. How the…

Thousands of workers that tirelessly run the NSW electricity network woke this morning to an unprecedented attack from their own management, with veiled threats that they face a choice between cuts to their wages and conditions, or mass outsourcing of jobs. Read this item on the Branch website here and…

The ASU has told public hearings into child care reform that we oppose any watering down of qualifications or regulations that protect the best interests of children. The hearings are occurring around the country following the publication of the Productivity Commission's Draft Report on Childcare and Early Childhood Learning. The…

The record high 18.2 per cent gender pay gap will widen even further if business groups win their campaign to strip away penalty rates and attack the minimum wage. "It is incredibly disappointing yet unsurprising to see the gender pay gap has blown out to its widest level in 20…

Minister Ian Macfarlane is letting down the industries he is meant to represent by failing to include anyone from unions or the TAFE sector on the new Vocational Education Training (VET) advisory board announced today. "There is not one person chosen to represent the interests of students or workers –…