Industry News
Parental Leave and Union Membership!
Did you know, The Services Union can help you in many ways if you take Parental Leave. Having a baby is an exciting time in your life, but it can also be stressful when thinking about how to manage your…
Seqwater Management takes a dry approach to Flexible Work Arrangements
As members would be aware negotiations for a new Seqwater Enterprise Agreement are continuing. On 11 June 219 your Workplace Delegate Damian Long and Industrial Officer Drew Cutler attended a full-day of EA negotiations at ICON. So far, your Union…
Glam committee – Pride In My Union!
GLAM stands for Gay and Lesbian ASU members and its new committee would love for you to get involved. Early members of the Australian Services Union (ASU) fought for many for conditions we now take as granted, such as; decriminalisation,…
The Services Union Endorses The View Of ASU Branch Secretary Lisa Darmanin on Family Violence
The Services Union Endorses The View Of ASU (VIC and TAS) Branch Secretary Lisa Darmanin on Family Violence. Please read Lisa’s statement here: https://www.asuvictas.com.au/statement-from-asu-branch-secretary-lisa-darmanin-on-family-violence/
Moreton Bay Regional Council – One Step Closer
Our Union met with Moreton Bay Regional Council today to further discuss EBA4. Council agreed to some important changes proposed by The Services Union around dispute resolution and consultation changes. All Unions will be talking to their members over the…
South Burnett – We Have a Start Date!
Negotiations for a new Certified Agreement (CA) between The Services Union and South Burnett Regional Council will commence on Thursday 11 July 2019. In addition to the first negotiation meeting we have also booked in meetings every two weeks up…
Cassowary Coast Negotiations Update
The final conciliation meeting for the Cassowary Coast Regional Council Certified Agreement (CA) negotiations was held on Friday 31 May 2019. Representatives from the various Unions involved attended the meeting with Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) Deputy President and Council…
ASU putting the heart back in MISSION AUSTRALIA
When’s bargaining going to start? Mission Australia management has written to us asking to delay bargaining for a new enterprise agreement for some time. We’ve asked them why, and they say they need time to implement a new HR system….
Solidarity And Hope Is What Drives ATSI Trainee, Tahlia Clowes
As a proud Wakka Wakka woman, Tahlia Clowes says working for our union has broadened her horizons. Graduating from Yeronga State High School in Brisbane in 2017, it was early the year after when Tahlia commenced work at The Services…
Equal Pay at Moreton Bay!
The Services Union has won back equal pay at Moreton Bay Regional Council! After a ten-month negotiation hiatus, our Union’s bargaining team met today with Council management. CEO Darryl Hitzman advised that following discussions with the Union, Council has agreed…
