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Government Ignores Senate Decision on Union-Busting Bill, Re-introduces Without Changes
The Morrison Government has re-introduced the union-busting Ensuring Integrity Bill which was rejected by the Senate less than a week ago. The Bill is simply the amendments the Government had already agreed to last week incorporated into the one document….
$1000 Student Bursary Up For Grabs!
Financial members of The Services Union with a child who completed Year 12 in 2019 are invited to apply for a Student Bursary worth $1000. Download a flyer here. The Bursary recipient will be judged on a combination of academic…
Vale David Smith
The Executive and Staff of The Services Union mourn the passing of our former Secretary and current National Secretary David Smith. David died from complications following surgery on Friday 22 November. David was a stalwart of our Union who will…
Why are they trying to silence us?
All Australian workers benefit from the work of unions. If unions are shut down or silenced, who will stand up to the powerful, make sure workers get their rights and fight to improve workers’ rights? Scott Morrison is currently trying…
Ask Senators Hanson and Roberts to Vote NO!
Our concerted campaign to block Scott Morrison’s union busting bill (The Ensuring Integrity Bill) is having an impact – but now is not the time to let up. Media reports today indicate that crossbench Senators, including Queensland’s Pauline Hanson and…
Important Message For All Members – Health Alert
Queensland Health have issued a Health Alert due to the smoke impacting regions across Queensland due to bush fires. Members who need to work outside of an air conditioned environment should be mindful of the poor air quality due to…
Ensuring Integrity Bill – Have Your Say.
Ensuring Integrity Bill – Have Your Say. All Australian workers benefit from the work of unions. If unions are shut down or silenced, who will stand up to the powerful, make sure workers get their rights and fight to improve…
Important Message – Bushfires and Natural Disaster Leave
Our thoughts are with all members, family and friends who may be affected by the bushfires in Queensland. A state of emergency has been declared in 42 local government areas across the State. You may be eligible for Natural Disaster…
Don’t Miss Your Last Chance!
Don’t miss your last chance to attend a live professional development webinar in 2019! There are two new courses running this November. Supercharge your Public Speaking Skills Did you know that 3 out of 4 people have some fear of…
9 out of 10 ASU workers say they don’t receive enough professional development!
Did you know that most working Australians say they don’t receive enough professional development in their jobs? Many employers don’t provide any professional development in the workplace and it can be very expensive for people to seek it out themselves….
