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As negotiations for your new enterprise agreement with Energy Queensland continue, we can report some movement in response to our claims, but we are still a long way from reaching agreement. 1/12/2023
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The Services Union is actively addressing recent concerns regarding underpayments affecting our members at Virgin Australia. 30/11/2023
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Organisers and Delegates of The Services Union have been engaging with Centacare about how best to ensure members' above Award conditions of employment under the Agreement are maintained. 28/11/2023
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The fight for paid placements for all community service students is not over. 24/11/2023
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On Tuesday The Services Union undertook further Certified Agreement negotiations with Fraser Coast Regional Council. 23/11/2023
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Members of The Services Union at Unitywater know the importance of achieving acceptable pay increases through Enterprise Agreement negotiations. 22/11/2023
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Enterprise Agreement negotiations have now been ongoing for some time, and yet it appears Energy QLD is either unwilling or incapable of listening to the legitimate claims of its employees. 16/11/2023
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Today, we joined forces in Canberra with leaders in social work education, Students Against Placement Poverty, and Senator Dr Mehreen Faruqi to end unpaid placements. 15/11/2023
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The Services Union and other Unions met with Council officers yesterday to discuss the Lord Mayor’s $400 million budget cuts. Essentially what we were told is that the Council is still engaged in a major review of all of its activities. 9/11/2023
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Our Union raised concerns with Powerlink on 19 October 2023 around the lack of progress so far in the EBA negotiations and we remain concerned that Powerlink is at risk of falling behind the rest of the Industry. 7/11/2023
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The Fair Work Commission has approved our new enterprise agreement. The Neami National Enterprise Agreement 2023 will start operation on 9 November 2023. 6/11/2023
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TSU members are calling on Qantas directors and shareholders to listen to loyal employees and customers who want to see it rebuild and do much better in the future. 3/11/2023
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As part of the Single Bargaining Unit (SBU), The Services Union met with the City of Gold Coast Council yesterday for further Certified Agreement negotiations 2/11/2023
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Your TSU EBA Team is proposing to meet with management on Monday 6 November 2023 to commence negotiations for the Oceania Enterprise Agreement. 2/11/2023
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Yesterday we met with Energy QLD with an intent to continue EBA negotiations hoping to get greater clarification on outstanding claims. Disgracefully, management reps made us wait an hour for them to get a directive from EQL Exec Management that they 2/11/2023
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The Services Union is by your side while we consider what is going on at Brisbane City Council. 2/11/2023
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Seqwater has briefed The Services Union on its intention to restructure its organisation with a view to centralising its capital delivery and separating it from operations (producing water). 2/11/2023
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Your TSU EBA Team is proposing to meet with management on Monday 6 November 2023 to commence negotiations for the Oceania Enterprise Agreement. 2/11/2023
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Our Union along with the other relevant industry unions (‘the SBU’) met with CS Energy to commence bargaining for the new Callide Power Station Enterprise Agreement on 23 October and 24 October 2023. 25/10/2023
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DCR is just one organisation that is classifying workers as Home Care Workers and undervaluing the work done by Disability Support Workers. To address the undervaluation of your work, we have decided to pursue a different avenue. 25/10/2023
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Negotiations for the new Powerlink EBA continued on 19 October 2023. The discussions were not productive. Read about it here. 24/10/2023
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The Services Union held further Certified Agreement discussions with Hinchinbrook Shire Council last week. 23/10/2023
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The Services Union recognises that you’ve continued to deliver for your community at Fraser Coast Regional Council in the face of unprecedented economic uncertainty. 23/10/2023
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Members - there will be a server update occurring from Friday 20 October 2023.
This will mean you will not be able to update your details via your member portal for for the next couple of days.
If you require assistance during this time - pleas 19/10/2023
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Preliminary discussions for a new Energy Queensland Enterprise Agreement continued this week. A collective sigh of relief could be heard when EQL was informed during our meeting that the government has finally given them approval to commence bargaini 19/10/2023
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The Services Union is by your side as you navigate the current cost-of-living issues at Fraser Coast Regional Council. You’ve continued to deliver for your community, and it’s our Union’s priority to ensure this is recognised in your new Certified Ag 19/10/2023
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Our union has been by your side throughout the bargaining process for a new Direct Care Resources (DCR) Enterprise Agreement (EA). This EA was approved on 26 September 2023 by the Fair Work Commission (FWC). 18/10/2023
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The Services Union held further Certified Agreement (CA) discussions with City of Gold Coast yesterday. Per our request at the previous meeting, the City Representative Team (CRT) took us through a presentation on its intentions regarding its propose 18/10/2023
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The Services Union, along with the other industry unions, resumed Enterprise Agreement negotiations with Powerlink on 12 October 2023. 17/10/2023
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Union members would have seen the Courier Mail article saying that Council have decided to 'axe projects' and 'slash services' and read the note from the CEO Colin Jensen advising that the Council is looking to cut 10% off the budget. 17/10/2023
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Virgin Australia has recently updated its Personal Leave Procedure. Personal Leave is a fundamental entitlement that safeguards your well-being, and it's vital to understand how these changes might affect you. 12/10/2023
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We are writing to you to promote and encourage your participation in an inaugural survey of the housing and homelessness sector in Queensland undertaken by Homelessness Queensland and Q Shelter. 12/10/2023
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TSU met with Energy QLD representatives to continue preliminary discussions around the EBA renegotiation on 10 and 11 October 2023. Unfortunately, approval has not yet been provided by the QLD Government for EQL to formally commence negotiations. 12/10/2023
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The Services Union has negotiated an Enterprise Agreement package with Seqwater that we believe is worthy of your consideration. 12/10/2023
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Our Union’s EA bargaining campaign 2023 set goals to strengthen your working conditions and gain wage increases to help you navigate this high cost of living environment. Now all the EAs are agreed to in principle, drafting all six EAs is underway. 11/10/2023
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Following a hearing before the Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission, we are pleased to inform you that the Commission has approved your new Enterprise Agreement! 11/10/2023
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Our Union, along with the other industry unions, met with Energy Queensland representatives to engage in further preliminary discussions around the EBA renegotiation. Read here for the update. 10/10/2023
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The Services Union has approached Virgin Australia for an explanation of the reason for non-payment of backpay under the new IOC Agreement on overtime worked between 1 July 2022 and 16 August 2023. 10/10/2023
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The Services Union, along with the other industry unions, resumed Enterprise Agreement negotiations with Powerlink on 5 October 2023. Read about it here. 10/10/2023
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Imagine putting in nearly a third of a year's worth of full-time work and not getting paid for it. That's the reality for students or workers undertaking Community Services Degrees. It's time for a change. Sign our petition today! 10/10/2023
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The Services Union and our Single Bargaining Unit colleagues met with Seqwater this morning for some final discussions about your new Staff Enterprise Agreement. 6/10/2023
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The Services Union undertook further Enterprise Agreement (EA) negotiations with Unitywater yesterday. 5/10/2023
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The Services Union is looking for an Industrial Officer to join a team of experienced industrial relations professionals representing the rights of workers. 5/10/2023
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The ASU has taken a firm stance on the Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Bill 2023, and we firmly believe that Parliament must support this critical piece of legislation. 4/10/2023
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Fully understanding the employer’s bargaining position is always vital to Certified Agreement (CA) negotiations. 4/10/2023
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Our Union met with Energy Queensland representatives to engage in further preliminary discussions around the EBA renegotiation, whilst there were encouraging aspects to the response from EQL, it is clear there is a lot more work to do. 3/10/2023
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Members of The Services Union have expressed their dismay about the uncertainty surrounding future wages at Centacare. Through this uncertainty, it's important that you know that our Union is by your side. 3/10/2023
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The Full Bench of the Fair Work Commission scheduled a Hearing to address several concerns the Commission raised. While the Commission may have raised concerns, Apple, the ASU and other unions were provided with the opportunity to respond and express 29/09/2023
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The Services Union is by your side as you navigate the current cost-of-living issues at City of Gold Coast. We recognise that you’ve continued to deliver for your community. Now’s the time to ensure you are appropriately rewarded. 27/09/2023
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Last year, Mercy Community (‘Mercy’) announced to all staff that the Enterprise Agreement (‘EA’) was incorrectly applied since 2013 and has been transitioning to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award 2010 (‘the Award’). 27/09/2023
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The Services Union commenced Certified Agreement negotiations last week with Lockyer Valley Regional Council. 26/09/2023
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Recently, Queensland Unions held its first ever Pride Awards. The Services Union congratulates Workplace Delegate Beck Agius who won an Outstanding Activist Award for her leadership. 25/09/2023
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The Services Union, along with the other relevant unions, resumed Enterprise Agreement negotiations with Powerlink yesterday on 21 September 2023. 22/09/2023
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NDIS workers provide invaluable support to over 500,000 people living with a disability. But flaws in the system make it difficult to recruit and retain workers. 16/10/2023
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Yesterday The Services Union wrote to Mount Isa City Council to urgently request further negotiations to finalise your new Certified Agreement and to point out the following key issues. 21/09/2023
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Our Union has created a helpful guide to compare the differences between your current conditions under the Agreement and how they might change under the Award. Help us understand what's important to you by filling out our survey. 21/09/2023
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Following Virgin Australia's decision to pay the Customer Excellent payment in the current pay run and not in an off-pay run week, the ASU has advocated that the Airline rectify its actions. 21/09/2023
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Members of The Services Union have voted to support Sunshine Coast Council’s pay offer as tabled following two full days in the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. 20/09/2023
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Virgin Australia's recent decision to pay employee bonuses during a regular pay week has left us deeply disappointed and we have urged them to reconsider this decision. 20/09/2023
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After concerns of potential outsourcing of 'Above the Wing' services, we are delighted to inform our members, that Qantas has now confirmed that all operations will be delivered by the Qantas Brisbane Customer Experience (CE) team. 19/09/2023
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Union Delegates are essential to give members a voice to achieve positive change. Below is some information about how you can become a Union Delegate at Brisbane City Council – Libraries and what’s involved in the role. 19/09/2023
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Virgin Australia workers have voted in favour of the new Virgin Australia & ASU - Guest Services & Guest Contract Centre – Agreement 2023. 18/09/2023
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Well done to all members of The Services Union who attended our paid-time meetings at Sunshine Coast Council today regarding your new Certified Agreement. 15/09/2023
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TSU is by your side in ensuring that you are working under the best possible conditions. In order to ensure your conditions, an application to extend the Endeavour Enterprise Agreement should be made and has now been lodged. 14/09/2023
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Congratulations to our Delegate Carly Hanson who is our Emma Miller Awardee for 2023. 14/09/2023
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The Services Union met with City of Gold Coast last week to commence negotiations for your new Certified Agreement (CA). 14/09/2023
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In a landmark victory the High Court has ruled unanimously in favour of Qantas workers 14/09/2023
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Our Union is by your side through the process of bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement with your employer Direct Care Resources. We want to provide you with a brief update on the steps that are now underway following the ballot on the proposed EA 12/09/2023
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Join supporters around Australia to Walk for Yes on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September. 12/09/2023
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As advised last week, The Services Union finished two days of Queensland Industrial Relations Commission-assisted discussions with Sunshine Coast Council last week with an offer for your consideration. 12/09/2023
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We have continued to meet weekly with CofC as an outcome for our dispute notification and CofC's commitment to working with our Union. Through these meetings we have raised and pursued outcomes to members questions relating to redundancy and redeplo 12/09/2023
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Recently, Airports and Lounges staff received a letter from Qantas advising that the "Flexible Working Arrangement Application Period" has come around. This letter is littered with misinformation and misdirection about your rights at work. 12/09/2023
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The Services Union met with City of Gold Coast earlier this week to commence negotiations for your new Certified Agreement. If you’ve read the Council’s update, you’ll know that we’re not in for an easy road. 7/09/2023
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While the negotiations for your Certified Agreement are done and dusted, the job is never done. Today, The Services Union was by your side at the quarterly Joint Consultative Committee meetings, advocating for improvements to your workplace. 7/09/2023
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The Services Union is by your side for as long as it takes to get the right Certified Agreement (CA) for you at Hinchinbrook Shire Council. 7/09/2023
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Our Union is by your side throughout Mercy’s major consultation process with employees. 6/09/2023
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After two full days in the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission following Sunshine Coast Council’s application for assistance to finalise your new Certified Agreement, The Services Union has achieved a pay increase for you to consider. 6/09/2023
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Bargaining for our 2023 Enterprise Agreement is well underway and as your Union, we want to keep you updated and collect your input on our bargaining items at Aruma. 5/09/2023
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Congratulations to our Life Members for 2023 - Calvin Berryman, Lorraine Walter and Les Calder. 5/09/2023
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Congratulations to our Delegate of the Year, Terese Tobin from Gladstone Ports Corporation. 4/09/2023
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Congratulations to Jen Davis who has been awarded our Tehanne-Denham Jarvis Award for 2023. 2/09/2023
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Congratulations to our Emerging Delegate of the Year, Angus Trusler from the Local Government Industry. 1/09/2023
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The Services Union has reached a point in negotiations with Seqwater where we believe we have a Staff Enterprise Agreement proposal worthy of your consideration. 1/09/2023
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The Enterprise Agreement (EA2020) gives guidance that GPC must consult with Unions when a change is proposed.
GPC must minimise the impact of change where possible and consult with impacted persons on the change. 31/08/2023
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The Services Union received confirmation from Ability Care on 24 August 2023 that they have been incorrectly applying the night shift penalty rate under the SCHADS Award. We have received confirmation that, effective this pay period, all Ability Care 30/08/2023
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The Services Union along with the other key unions met with Powerlink today for the second bargaining meeting. 24/08/2023
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Our Union has been by your side advocating for fair wages and conditions at Direct Care Resources. 24/08/2023
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The Services Union along with other key unions met with Energy Queensland on 23 August 2023 to discuss the upcoming renegotiation of the Energy Queensland Union Collective Agreement (‘the Agreement’) 24/08/2023
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Members of The Services Union know that a highly skilled, qualified, professional, and sustainable workforce is essential to delivering high quality services to support our communities. Members also know that leadership, culture, work design and work 22/08/2023
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The Services Union will return to the bargaining table tomorrow for further negotiations with Unitywater around your new Enterprise Agreement (EA) 22/08/2023
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The Services Union will return to the bargaining table tomorrow for further negotiations with Unitywater around your new Enterprise Agreement (EA) 22/08/2023
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Members of The Services Union at Charters Towers Regional Council: you stood your ground for a better pay offer –and got results! 18/08/2023
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Members of The Services Union at Isaac Regional Council are reminded that it’s time to have your say on the Council’s improved pay offer if you have not already done so. 18/08/2023
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Voting on the proposed DCR Enterprise Agreement will open on Friday 18 August at 7am. We are asking all DCR employees to vote NO 17/08/2023
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It’s time to demand the pay rise you deserve at Isaac Regional Council! The Services Union is by your side to ensure this happens. 15/08/2023
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The Brisbane Office of The Services Union will be closed for the EKKA Public Holiday on Wednesday, 16 August 2023. 14/08/2023
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After 18 months of unsuccessful negotiations with your employer Direct Care Resources where no agreement was made on a new Enterprise Agreement (EA), DCR is now putting to ballot its proposed EA and holding information sessions for staff. 10/08/2023
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The ball is finally rolling at Torres Shire Council with yesterday’s first meeting for your new Certified Agreement (CA). 3/08/2023
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Members at Charters Towers Regional Council: The Services Union wants to hear from you! It’s time to have your say on the Council’s Certified Agreement (CA) offer. 2/08/2023
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This week our Union met with Council management to continue bargaining for your new Certified Agreement. Significant progress was made with the wage increase in the first year of this agreement. 2/08/2023
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As you know there is a Groundstar Task Allocation Trial scheduled to commence next week. This trial aims to allocate tasks to team members based on demand. There has been some feedback provided about the tasks and concerns that the allocation of the 1/08/2023
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Isaac Regional Council just isn’t getting the point. At this week’s CA negotiations, the Council tabled a revised – but still lacklustre – pay offer of 4% per year with a CPI adjuster capped at 4.5% for years two and three. 27/07/2023
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In the next pay run, dozens of any 5 in 7 library, gallery and museum staff will be receiving backpay. 27/07/2023
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We understand this is a very trying time for you in the wake of Churches of Christ (CofC) decision to hand back its Youth Residential, Supported Independent Living and Family Support Services contracts to the State Government. 25/07/2023
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The Services Union recently undertook further pay negotiations with Charters Towers Regional Council. The main discussion item was the Council’s response to the claim we tabled at the previous meeting. 24/07/2023
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As your ally in the workplace at Sunshine Coast Council, The Services Union knows that the best bargaining results happen with maximum member participation. 18/07/2023
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We have now entered the actual bargaining phase of discussions at Seqwater. 18/07/2023
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Our union is continuing to push for your right to be consulted by Churches of Christ to ensure your voice is heard when it comes to changes to your employment resulting from the decision to hand back their Youth Residential, Supported Independent Liv 14/07/2023
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As your ally in the workplace at Fraser Coast Regional Council, The Services Union understands that workplace change can be challenging. 13/07/2023
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Please be reminded that The Services Union’s ballot to support Protected Industrial Action at Mount Isa City Council closes at 5pm today (Thursday 13 July). 13/07/2023
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Members of The Services Union have voted decisively and overwhelmingly to endorse Protected Industrial Action in support of a better pay offer at Sunshine Coast Council! 11/07/2023
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The consultation period for the Council’s proposed Organisational Structure Review closes tomorrow (Wednesday 12 July), and we’re by your side to ensure that any concerns are ad 11/07/2023
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After patiently waiting a long time the Brisbane City Council Determination 2023 has been issued. 6/07/2023
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We know that The Services Union (TSU) members working in employment services are dedicated social and community services professionals who want to see change for the better. 6/07/2023
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Our union met with Minister Crawford on Monday 3 July 2023, to discuss Churches of Christ announcement to transition out of Youth Residential, Supported Independent Living Services and Family Support Services.. 6/07/2023
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The Services Union is by your side for as long as it takes to get the right deal for you at Somerset Regional Council. While we’re only two meetings in, we’ve had positive discussions with the Council around your claims for a better TOIL clause and W 5/07/2023
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The combined Unions Delegates and Officials met today where QR provided an updated offer. 4/07/2023
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It’s time demand the pay rise you deserve at Sunshine Coast Council! The Services Union is by your side to make it happen. 4/07/2023
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Congratulations! Our Union received the message loud and clear from our members with an overwhelming majority of you voting in favour of a increase to your base rate of pay and an additional 3%. 3/07/2023
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Members of The Services Union can hold their head high knowing they campaigned to improve Award wages, and won!
As of 1 July 2023, all those working under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 will receive a 30/06/2023
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Members have contacted us about the announcement from Churches of Christ Leadership Team to close Youth Residential and Family Support Services and hand back contracts to the State Government. 28/06/2023
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As you will have seen from the email yesterday, Qld Rail has rejected the Combined Unions Claims for your agreement. 28/06/2023
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Unions have won a 5.75% pay rise for Award Wage workers. This is the largest increase to Award Wages in Australia’s history. 28/06/2023
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With the end of financial year approaching, members will be receiving their tax statement from The Services Union, in the middle of the week starting, 3 July. Please keep a look out in your email in box! 27/06/2023
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From 1 July 2023, Superannuation will increase from 10.5% to 11%. That means more money in your retirement fund. 27/06/2023
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Queensland Unions for yes and YES 23 are inviting to come together for YES at two special events happening on Sunday, 2 July 2023 on the Gold Coast and Brisbane. 20/06/2023
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Congratulations and well done to all members of The Services Union who participated in yesterday’s bargaining feedback meetings at Sunshine Coast Council! 7/06/2023
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The Services Union will always be by your side at Sunshine Coast Council to get the right deal for you. 6/06/2023
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ASU members are joining together to improve work-life balance. We want to hear from you in our short survey 5/06/2023
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The Fair Work Commission announced that Modern Award Rates will increase by 5.75% and the National Minimum Wage will increase by 8.6% on July 1, 2023. 5/06/2023
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This week members have come together in online meetings to confirm endorsing the ASU Log of Claims for bargaining your new conditions at Aruma. 2/06/2023
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Congratulations to all members of The Services Union who have participated in this week’s protected industrial action at Urban Utilities Scientific Analytical Services on Monday, yesterday and today! 31/05/2023
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The Services Union is acutely aware of the cost-of-living pressures you and your fellow members at Hinchinbrook Shire Council face. That’s why we tabled a pay claim of 7.5% per year when we met with the Council this morning for further Certified Agre 31/05/2023
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When it comes to negotiating pay at Western Downs Regional Council, The Services Union is by your side for as long as it takes. We’re across the economic indicators and the state of play (and pay!) at similar workplaces, to ensure you get what you de 30/05/2023
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As your ally in the workplace at Tablelands Regional Council, The Services Union is by your side to deliver successful Certified Agreement outcomes. 29/05/2023
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Being able to have a support person at a meeting about your performance sounds like a pretty basic right doesn’t it? Especially if you are being performance managed. Unfortunately this wasn’t the case at MBRC! 26/05/2023
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Recently, we saw Aruma’s proposed bargaining position...and it was not in line with our Best NDIS claims! 25/05/2023
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The Services Union returns to the bargaining table today for further Certified Agreement (CA) discussions with Sunshine Coast Council. While we share the Council’s eagerness to get the deal done, we are also eager to ensure that it’s the right deal f 24/05/2023
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Equality is union business, and in true fashion our mighty Queensland union movement is coming together this year to really drive that point home. 24/05/2023
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With the assistance of Industrial Commissioner McLennan, a package of wage increases and improvements to some conditions has been developed for Union members to consider. 23/05/2023
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As your ally in the workplace at Sunshine Coast Council, The Services Union is keen to get it right for your new Certified Agreement (CA). After all, it’s your pay and conditions for the next three years. 16/05/2023
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Congratulations to many of our any 5 in 7 library, gallery and museum staff who will be getting significant back pay in the coming weeks. 16/05/2023
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In this week’s Federal Budget, ASU members in community and disability services won substantial funding for their sectors. We need to ensure that this will adequately cover the 7% wage increase we are advocating for in the Annual Wage Review. 12/05/2023
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Congratulations to all members of The Services Union at Urban Utilities Scientific Analytical Services. Your significant and decisive “NO” vote for Urban Utilities’ proposed Enterprise Agreement (EA) is the first concrete step towards achieving the d 11/05/2023
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After a successful campaign by ASU members in housing and homelessness services, the Government committed $65.7m to save frontline homelessness services and jobs in the sector. 10/05/2023
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ASU members won some big funding announcements in last night’s Federal Budget. But we have more to do. 10/05/2023
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Following a significant amount of feedback from members, the combined rail unions have come to the position that following QR's sad and inadequate ‘offer’ last Friday, that it is now necessary for us to file for a protected action ballot order. 8/05/2023
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There’s never a dull moment at Brisbane City Council and we are by your side every step of the way. 8/05/2023
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The Services Union is by your side to deliver back-to-back successful Certified Agreement outcomes despite Council's external representative continually trying to get in our way. 8/05/2023
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The ‘article’ by Cameron Bates published in The Townsville Bulletin, (Exclusive: Inflation, wage demands mean rates increases: Mayor, 3 May 2023) concerning The Services Union’s pay negotiations with Hinchinbrook Shire Council contains outright false 4/05/2023
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You’re forgiven if you are! The recent Federal Court decision on public holidays means that your employer must make a reasonable request that you work on a public holiday. 28/04/2023
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While this issue is very complex, Mercy is following the correct processes and working collaboratively with our Union to resolve the matter. 27/04/2023
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Last week the President of The Services Union, Kate Cotter, and Executive President, Jennifer Thomas, met with Hon Steven Miles, Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning. 26/04/2023
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The combined Rail Unions have requested QR respond to the “Queensland Rail Combined Union Wages Offer” put to them earlier this month and they have agreed to meet and respond to these claims on Friday 5 May 2023. 26/04/2023
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The Services Union is by your side to deliver important conditions and protections at work. Our Union’s efforts at the bargaining table in 2022 mean that Council employees are now in line for a pay increase of 7.4% to match inflation. 26/04/2023
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We returned to the table to continue bargaining for the Travel & Tourism and Other Employees stream - Schedule 1 Onboard and Other Staff 20/04/2023
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As your ally in the workplace at Scientific Analytical Services, The Services Union is always keen to give you the full picture. Context is crucial in an enterprise bargaining environment. 11/04/2023
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We’re by your side for as long as it takes to negotiate a new Certified Agreement at Mount Isa City Council. We were scheduled to resume discussions tomorrow, but the CEO is on leave so the next meeting will occur on Thursday 27 April. 5/04/2023
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Employees must be asked to work on a Public Holiday and the employer must consider your reasons if you decline the request to work on the particular public holiday. This follows a recent decision in the Federal Court of Australia. 5/04/2023
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Employees must be asked to work on a Public Holiday and the employer must consider your reasons if you decline the request to work on the particular public holiday. This follows a recent decision in the Federal Court of Australia. 5/04/2023
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We have all been patiently waiting for a decision by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission on the Brisbane City Council Determination. 3/04/2023
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A new Code of Practice is being implemented that will require a step up for most workplaces: The Managing the Risk of Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice 2022. 31/03/2023
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Members of The Services Union Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s Innisfail premises took the bold and unprecedented step of walking off the job yesterday to send a strong message to the Council that the pay increase on offer just won’t cut it. 30/03/2023
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The Services Union resumes negotiations with seqwater today for a new Enterprise Agreement. 30/03/2023
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The Services Union continues negotiations today for your new Certified Agreement (CA) at Sunshine Coast Council. 29/03/2023
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When it comes to pay negotiations at Western Downs Regional Council, The Services Union is by your side from the get-go. We ensure we’re across the economic indicators and the state of play (and pay!) at similar workplaces so we can come to the table 28/03/2023
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Ergon Energy Retail is about to begin a recruitment drive for a new call centre in Mackay – its third in regional Queensland. 27/03/2023
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This morning, the Federal Government have announced a $67.5m funding boost to Housing and Homelessness funding after a successful campaign by TSU members. 24/03/2023
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The Services Union knows how important it is that workers’ voices are heard. Fortunately for Union members at Centacare, our Union meets regularly with the organisation to elevate your voice, provide valuable frontline worker feedback, and seek commi 24/03/2023
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Pledge to vote "Yes" for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament 23/03/2023
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The Services Union and the Rail Tram and Bus Union met with Queensland Rail to review the no and maybe lists of the presented Station Operations logs of claims items being negotiated on behalf of members. 23/03/2023
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On Tuesday last week, ASU delegates from across Australia strongly represented members in strategic bargaining negotiations. Your ASU delegates elevated our member voices and showed strength, organisation, and solidarity. 22/03/2023
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We are pleased to say that 93.15% of employees who voted were in favour of EBA 12. 21/03/2023
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Jetstar has notified ASU that it failed to comply with its legal requirements for enterprise bargaining negotiations as required under the Fair Work Act. 20/03/2023
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As your ally in the workplace at Cassowary Coast Regional Council, The Services Union understands the cost of living pressures you currently face. That’s why we’re serious about delivering an acceptable pay deal. 17/03/2023
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At our most recent CA discussions with Sunshine Coast Council, we started discussing your claims for workload management via prompt filling of vacancies, and measures to mitigate against downgrading of roles. 17/03/2023
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This year has been very busy and as your Union we want would like to identify and elect some new workplace representatives, also known as Union Delegates. 16/03/2023
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Labour Day Celebrations are happening across Queensland in May and we would love to see you, your family and friends at the upcoming events. 16/03/2023
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The Qld Rail EA negotiations are underway. We had our first Station Operations EA Negotiation meeting yesterday and presented our Log of Claims that was developed in consultation with our members. 15/03/2023
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The Services Union is your ally in the workplace at Western Downs Regional Council. We therefore understand your eagerness to negotiate a decent pay increase as soon as possible, especially with the underlying inflation rate at a 20-year high of 6.9% 15/03/2023
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Members of The Services Union at Cassowary Coast Regional Council know that our Union will stay the course until we collectively achieve an acceptable pay deal. 13/03/2023
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As your ally in the workplace, we have been by your side throughout the entire EBA5 negotiation process, ensuring that you get the pay and conditions you deserve. 8/03/2023
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At Cassowary Coast Regional Council, The Services Union understands with perfect clarity that you deserve a new Certified Agreement that doesn’t leave you behind. 8/03/2023
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Members of The Services Union at Sunshine Coast Council can be assured that we hear your cost-of-living concerns loudly and clearly. 7/03/2023
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Negotiations with Apple are set to kick off again! Join the Australian Services Union’s zoom meeting on securing a fair deal at Apple. 1/03/2023
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The Health and Community Services sectors are experiencing a shortage of skilled workers, and this issue will only grow with the increase on demand for services across the industry. 1/03/2023
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The Services Union took the stalled negotiations for your new Certified Agreement at South Burnett Regional Council to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission yesterday. 28/02/2023
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The Services Union is acutely aware of the cost-of-living pressures members are experiencing at Sunshine Coast Council. When we met with the Council for further Certified Agreement (CA) talks last week, we tabled a pay claim for 13% in year one, with 27/02/2023
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The Services Union knows that you and your colleagues at Western Downs Regional Council have delivered and continue to deliver for your community. That’s why we will always be by your side to achieve the pay and conditions you deserve. 27/02/2023
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On Monday 20th February 2023 Endeavour Foundation (EF) recommenced consultation on proposed roster changes across residentials in the Western Region where the initial consultation process returned a No vote. 24/02/2023
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When it comes to your wellbeing at work, The Services Union is your ally in the workplace at Urban Utilities. 24/02/2023
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As your ally in the workplace at Cassowary Coast Regional Council, The Services Union knows that the best bargaining results happen with maximum member participation. 23/02/2023
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You are invited to attend the Young Workers Conference on Saturday 1 April 2023. 23/02/2023
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Today we met with Isaac Regional Council in Dysart to exchange logs of claims and commence discussions around your new Certified Agreement. 21/02/2023
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In 2022, ASU members successfully brought Apple management back to the bargaining table after rejecting Apple’s rotten agreement. Now is the time for the ASU to head back to the bargaining table in 2023. 21/02/2023
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Women often face unique challenges when it comes to growing their superannuation savings, which can lead to less financial independence in retirement. 21/02/2023
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The Services Union held further Certified Agreement (CA) discussions with Maranoa Regional Council late last week. 14/02/2023
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Members in Stations Operations, Customer Service will likely be aware that QR has engaged a firm of lawyers, Minter Ellison for an open slather investigation into ‘workplace culture.’ Many of our members already know that we have put this investigati 9/02/2023
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At Mount Isa City Council, The Services Union understands the importance of staying the course when it comes to Certified Agreement negotiations, regardless of how long it takes. 9/02/2023
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As your ally in the workplace at Western Downs Regional Council, our Union understands that it is crucial to get the CA negotiation process right. 9/02/2023
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We began CA discussions with the Council last week and as the meeting was devoted to setting out the processes and protocols of bargaining... 8/02/2023
Recently, we met for day two of bargaining for the ASPT stream. From this meeting, the Unions received the responses to
the claims put forward on behalf of members, of what QR advises that are not agreeable and those that Queensland Rail is
prepare 1/02/2023
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New laws providing 10 days of paid family & domestic violence leave come into effect today. 1/02/2023
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Tablelands Regional Council recently tabled a revised offer for your new Certified Agreement. 31/01/2023
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2023 will be an important year as we commence preparations to renegotiate your Certified Agreement at City of Gold Coast Council. 31/01/2023
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Your Union officials and Senior Delegates have met with the EQL Executive over the past few weeks to discuss the dismantling of the DEBBs Program along with our partner Unions. 31/01/2023
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On Wednesday you would have received the update from Energy Queensland CEO, Rod Duke about the problems with Major Release 27/01/2023
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As your ally in the workplace at Bundaberg Regional Council, The Services Union is by your side to deliver important conditions and protections and work. 25/01/2023
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Through all the twists and turns that the bargaining process throws up, The Services Union is by your side at South Burnett Regional Council to make sure you get the Certified Agreement (CA) you deserve. 25/01/2023
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The Services Union is by your side at Maranoa Regional Council for as long as it takes to achieve the pay and conditions you deserve. 24/01/2023
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As your ally in the workplace we have been by your side throughout the entire EBA5 negotiation process, ensuring that you get the pay and conditions you deserve. 24/01/2023
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Members of The Services Union at Tablelands Regional Council know the challenges of working for a regional Local Authority. 23/01/2023
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Congratulations to the many members who have already completed our log of claims survey to have a say on what we’ll negotiate in your new Certified Agreement. 23/01/2023
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Congratulations to the many members who have already completed our log of claims survey to have a say on what we’ll negotiate in your new Certified Agreement. 23/01/2023
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As your ally in the workplace the Services Union has significant experience in negotiating and arbitrating Certified Agreements in Local Government. 19/01/2023
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Whether it’s a delicious flying pig or an EBA that’s fair and reasonable, don’t rush into an agreement just because you are not sure what might follow your decision. 18/01/2023
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Last week your Union Delegates at Townsville City Council hit the ground running at this year’s first Joint Consultative Committee (JCC). 16/01/2023
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Union Members at Barcaldine Regional Council have delivered pay increases and industry-leading improvements in conditions through your new Certified Agreement (CA). It has been a long time coming, but today we have finally registered the CA with the 13/01/2023
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Employees covered by the SCHADS Award or the National Employment Standards underpinning the Award can not be directed to take annual leave during a shutdown period. 22/12/2022
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Members of The Services Union at South Burnett Regional Council are advised that your ballot on whether to support Protected Industrial Action is now open. 21/12/2022
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Endeavour Industries Members the need to uplift wages is being heard but there is more to do! 20/12/2022
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The Services Union is by your side as we seek to ensure that you achieve decent and equitable outcomes in the negotiation for your new Collective Agreement. Unfortunately, your employer doesn’t agree with your view on what is fair. 20/12/2022
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The Services Union is preparing to commence negotiations with SEQWater for your new Enterprise Agreement early in 2023. 19/12/2022
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Cassowary Coast Regional Council has tabled what it says is its final pay offer for a two-year rollover of the current Certified Agreement. 19/12/2022
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What a year!
ASU members nationally have achieved incredible things in 2022. We wanted to share some of the amazing work our union has accomplished together... 16/12/2022
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Our Union, The Services Union, is by your side during negotiations for a new Direct Care Resources Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2023. 15/12/2022
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Members of The Services Union at South Burnett Regional Council know that our Union has to be agile when it comes to negotiating the best possible pay outcomes. 15/12/2022
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As your ally in the workplace, we wanted to update you on the actions our union is taking to progress the stalled EBA negotiations at Direct Care Resources (DCR). 15/12/2022
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Members of The Services Union at Maranoa know the challenges working for a regional Council. Members also know that as your ally in the workplace, our Union is by your side to ensure you get the pay and conditions you deserve. 14/12/2022
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I hope that you have all availed yourselves of one of our Services Union Roadshow briefings which I have held across the state (in-person or via WebEx) in the last few months 14/12/2022
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Regardless of how much verbal clutter we need to sift through, members of The Services Union know we’re by your side at the bargaining table to get you the pay deal you deserve. 13/12/2022
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The Services Union’s Pride Committee has had an eventful year! We have truly surpassed our goal to increase visibility (though there’s still more work to do). 9/12/2022
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The Services Union is by your side in pursuit of the right pay deal at Tablelands Regional Council. 8/12/2022
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Regardless of how long it takes, The Services Union will be by your side to get the best possible bargaining outcomes at Southern Downs Regional Council. 7/12/2022
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The Services Union will always be by your side to negotiate the best possible Certified Agreement at Maranoa Regional Council. 6/12/2022
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As your ally in the workplace at Sunshine Coast Council, we’ve negotiated with the Council to facilitate log of claims endorsement meetings on paid time. 5/12/2022
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The Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill has just become law! Union members called on decision-makers to pass this Bill to make it simpler and fairer for working people to bargain for better workplace conditions. 2/12/2022
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Negotiations over your new Enterprise Agreement are continuing, and for some items, we are moving towards negotiating specific details and settling the claims. Many improvements are contingent on the Enterprise Agreement as a whole. Some aspects ar 30/11/2022
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The Services Union is committed to achieving the best pay and conditions. When our Union met with the Council for further Certified Agreement discussions last week, we confirmed several key improvements including a 10% pay increase over two years. 29/11/2022
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When it comes to negotiating wages and conditions at Isaac Regional Council, The Services Union is always by your side to ensure you get the package you deserve. 28/11/2022
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Today The Services Union participated in further pay discussions with Southern Downs Regional Council in Warwick with the assistance of the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC). 25/11/2022
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Our Union has been by the side of members advocating for improved wages and conditions in a new St Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Agreement. 25/11/2022
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The Services Union remains by your side as we negotiate your new Certified Agreement (CA) at Mount Isa City Council. Today’s meeting was short and perhaps slightly sweeter than previous CA discussions. 24/11/2022
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The Services Union was standing firmly by your side this morning when we met with Cassowary Coast Regional Council to progress Certified Agreement negotiations. 24/11/2022
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When it comes to negotiating wages and conditions at Charters Towers Regional Council, The Services Union is always by your side to ensure you get the package you deserve. 23/11/2022
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It’s been a long time coming, but earlier today our Union managed to secure a solid outcome and a pay proposal that is worthy of your consideration. 23/11/2022
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Did you see us last week? ASU members across the Country rallied, danced, held workplace meetings, and more to unite the calls of thousands of NDIS workers and participants as part of the ASU’s #bestNDIS Week of Action 23/11/2022
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As a result of recent increases in the superannuation guarantee, The Services Union has been engaged in discussions with the Queensland Government about the Government Owned Corporations Wages Policy and superannuation for our members in Government O 23/11/2022
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Last Friday afternoon, The Services Union finalised all outstanding matters for your new Certified Agreement with Redland City Council at the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission. 22/11/2022
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Join our ASU Neami worker meeting. 22/11/2022
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Our Tenants Queensland (TQ) Agreement will expire in January 2023 and it’s time to have a say! 18/11/2022
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Your Union, the ASU, met with Jetstar to negotiate your new working conditions. 16/11/2022
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Congratulations to all members of The Services Union at Redland City Council who voted in our survey regarding the Council’s improved pay offer. Member participation was significant, as was the margin by which voters supported accepting the pay offer 16/11/2022
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As your ally in the workplace at South Burnett Regional Council, The Services Union is always by your side to achieve the pay and conditions you deserve. 15/11/2022
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Following last week’s negotiations assisted by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC), The Services Union came away with the following revised pay offer from Redland City Council. 15/11/2022
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Following The Services Union’s application for assistance from the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC), pay discussions recommenced today chaired by Industrial Commissioner Hartigan. 14/11/2022
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The Services Union resumed pay negotiations today with Redland City Council. Following our Union’s application for assistance from the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC), the discussions were chaired by Industrial Commissioner Power. 11/11/2022
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Discussions between Moreton Bay Regional Council and The Services Union are continuing on resolution of any five in seven agreements. 11/11/2022
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Your ASU National Negotiating Team met with Qantas to continue negotiating your next enterprise agreement. 10/11/2022
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It’s time to celebrate the end of another great year!
Join the Youth Committee and fellow union members for drinks and pizzas at The Burrow in West End. 9/11/2022
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The Services Union met with Maranoa Regional Council last week for further Certified Agreement (CA) discussions. 8/11/2022
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We will be hosting an event at the Biloela Hotel on Tuesday 15 November 2022 about the QLD Energy Plan. 8/11/2022
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Members of The Services Union at Rockhampton Regional Council have delivered pay increases and other improvements through your new Certified Agreement (CA). 8/11/2022
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This morning The Services Union met Southern Downs Regional Council in the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC). 7/11/2022
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As your ally in the workplace at Moreton Bay Regional Council, The Services Union is acutely aware that wage negotiations occur in real time and must address current economic factors. 4/11/2022
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TSU welcomes the news that Redland City Council has contacted the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) to request that matter of your new Certified Agreement be listed as early as possible. 1/11/2022
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The Services Union would like to invite you to meet with the Secretary of the Union, Mr Neil Henderson on Thursday 3 November 2022 to discuss the Queensland Energy and Jobs plan, and how it will impact on TSU members at Powerlink. 1/11/2022
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As your ally in the workplace at Gympie Regional Council, The Services Union is acutely aware that wage negotiations occur in real time and must address current economic factors 31/10/2022
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Following this morning’s update, The Services Union has today applied to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) for assistance in making a new Certified Agreement (CA) with Redland City Council. 28/10/2022
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The Services Union has applied to the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) for assistance in making a new Certified Agreement (CA) with Moreton Bay Regional Council. 28/10/2022
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As your ally in the workplace, The Services Union will continue to challenge Redland City Council’s tactics which appear to be aimed at stampeding you into its unfair three-year deal. 27/10/2022
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Qantas has confirmed to the ASU that it is proposing to introduce a new employment category called “variable full-time hours”. 27/10/2022
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ASU members started and led the campaign for paid family and domestic violence leave for over a decade and today we won. 27/10/2022
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The ASU has had people in budget lockup in Canberra. So, we are bringing you the big headlines coming out of the budget for ASU members. 26/10/2022
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Your ASU team is preparing for our 5th bargaining meeting with management later this week. It’s going to be an important meeting as we are pushing for improvements to the things members have told us are important to them: 26/10/2022
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Members of The Services Union at North Burnett Regional Council know that we win the best bargaining outcomes collectively. That’s why we work together to ensure the voices of all members are heard loudly and clearly! 25/10/2022
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Members of The Services Union at Barcaldine Regional Council know the challenges working for a regional Council. Members also know that as your ally in the workplace, we’re always by your side to ensure you get the pay and conditions you deserve. 25/10/2022
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Your Services Union (TSU) representatives have met with SVdP management to commence negotiations for the new St Vincent de Paul Society Enterprise Agreement. 24/10/2022
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The Services Union welcomes Mackay Regional Council’s decision to deliver a $500 cost of living payment before Christmas. The $500 will also be added to your base salary before next year’s 2.5% Determination increase is applied. 21/10/2022
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On Monday 17 October 2022, our Union met with Energy Queensland’s (‘EQL’) CEO and Executive regarding the implications of the Queensland Energy Plan (‘QEP’) and resulting Business Strategy. 21/10/2022
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Aruma has announced it's time to negotiate a new Enterprise Agreement. 21/10/2022
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The Services Union headed back to the bargaining table with Moreton Bay Regional Council yesterday for your new Certified Agreement (CA). 20/10/2022
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On Tuesday 19 October 2022, our Senior Workplace Delegates Ken Feltham, Lucas Garretty and Jorge Salles along with Jack Donaghy, Senior Industrial Officer attended the monthly Industrial Relations Consultation Group (‘IRCG’). 19/10/2022
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You may have received recent communication from your employer, Aspire Hub, notifying that they have completed a review of the award classification of Aspire Hub NDIS activities. 19/10/2022
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The Services Union reconvened negotiations with Redland City Council today for your new Certified Agreement (CA). It’s been a long road, and as your ally in the workplace, our Union is committed to getting it right so you don’t lose out over the comi 19/10/2022
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Your Union, the ASU, has written to Qantas raising concerns about the airline’s conduct during enterprise agreement negotiations. 19/10/2022
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Alan Joyce has written to the Qantas Group workforce, informing employees that the pay policy is now 3% per year (instead of 2%) following the two-year pay freeze. This updated policy will not provide any financial relief for Jetstar members. 19/10/2022
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Endeavour is commencing consultation on proposed roster changes across residentials in Queensland. Western Region residentials will be part of the first round of consultation. 18/10/2022
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As your ally in the workplace at Gympie Regional Council, The Services Union understands that you have continued to deliver quality services to the community through floods, health scares and significant understaffing. 18/10/2022
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As your ally in the workplace, The Services Union will continue to challenge Redland City Council’s unconvincing arguments for sub-par wage increases! 14/10/2022
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The Full Bench of the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission has released its decision regarding The Services Union’s request for assistance to make a Certified Agreement (CA) with Mareeba Shire Council. 13/10/2022
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The Services Union is by your side throughout the negotiations for EBA5 and will continue to challenge the Council’s weak arguments for sub-par wage increases! 13/10/2022
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The Services Union welcomes the decision of the Brisbane City Council to increase wages immediately. 13/10/2022
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The Services Union is preparing to commence negotiations this with Sunshine Coast Council for your new Certified Agreement (CA). 12/10/2022
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The 2022 TSU Youth Member Survey is closing this Friday 14 October and we want to hear from you! 11/10/2022
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The Services Union will always be by your side at Maranoa Regional Council to achieve the pay and conditions you deserve. 10/10/2022
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This week your Union representatives attended the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meeting with Endeavour representatives including your CEO. 7/10/2022
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The Services Union has given in principle endorsement to City of Gold Coast for the proposed 12-month extension of the current Certified Agreement (CA) following members’ vote to support the proposal. 7/10/2022
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On Wednesday 28 September 2022, we received the announcement from the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (‘the Plan’). The announcement is highly significant for all of our Energy members, particularly those in generation. 7/10/2022
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After almost 12 months, negotiations for a new Agreement at Endeavour Foundation have come to a standstill on a number of items that we know matter to members doing the hard yards on the ground. 6/10/2022
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Thanks to the resolve of members of The Services Union, Whitsunday Regional Council employees will receive a 4% pay increase backdated to February 2022 and a 3.75% increase effective February 2023. 6/10/2022
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The Services Union knows how important it is that workers’ voices are heard by their employer. As a result, our Union meets regularly with Centacare to discuss Union members’ concerns and to seek positive outcomes. 6/10/2022
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The Services Union knows how important it is that workers’ voices are heard by their employer. As a result, our Union meets regularly with Centacare to discuss Union members’ concerns and to seek positive outcomes. 6/10/2022
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Following City of Gold Coast’s agreement to extend its deadline for feedback on the current wage proposal, The Services Union has similarly extended our survey deadline for you to tell us what you think. 5/10/2022
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The Services Union resumed pay negotiations last Thursday with Whitsunday Regional Council. 4/10/2022
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Congratulations to members at Southern Downs Regional Council who have voted overwhelmingly in favour of protected industrial action in support of fair pay! 4/10/2022
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At last week’s Certified Agreement (CA) negotiations with City of Gold Coast, the Council tabled an unexpected offer we believe is worthy of your consideration. 4/10/2022
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Since our last bargaining meeting, our Union has undertaken a thorough review of your role at Direct Care Resources (DCR). We've reviewed position descriptions, policy documents and heard from Union members at DCR. 28/09/2022
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The Services Union is by your side throughout the negotiations for your new Certified Agreement (CA) at Moreton Bay Regional Council. 27/09/2022
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The Services Union is by your side every step of the way to achieve a fair pay outcome at Whitsunday Regional Council. 26/09/2022
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On Tuesday 26 July 2022 members came together to discuss CPL’s proposal to terminate the expired Cerebral Palsy League Enterprise Agreement 2009 (‘the Agreement’). 23/09/2022
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Apple management broke off negotiations and rushed to an employee vote for a new National Enterprise Agreement (NEA) ASU members took action. 21/09/2022
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The TSU Youth Committee is a member run committee that represents union members aged 35 and younger. 21/09/2022
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Despite yesterday's meeting coming to an amicable end between Unions and management, it has since become clear that Council has changed its wage offer so there is no wage increase for 2022. 21/09/2022
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With inflation in Australia currently the highest it has been since the 1990s, Southern Downs Regional Council needs to provide a pay increase that reduces your cost-of-living pressures, and The Services Union is by your side to ensure this happens. 20/09/2022
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Hundreds of Apple employees came together as ASU members to vote ‘No’ to Apple’s substandard National Enterprise Agreement (NEA). 20/09/2022
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The Services Union is by members side representing them in the negotiations for a new Enterprise Agreement. 19/09/2022
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Congratulations to all members of The Services Union at Redland City Council who walked off the job for a better pay on Thursday 15 September! 16/09/2022
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Did you see us in Parliament last week?
ASU members representing workers in local government across Australia came to Parliament! 16/09/2022
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The Services Union commenced negotiations with Cassowary Coast Regional Council for your new Certified Agreement (CA) on Wednesday 14 September. 16/09/2022
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The Services Union commenced negotiations with Tablelands Regional Council yesterday for your new Certified Agreement (CA). We exchanged and explained our respective logs of claims. 16/09/2022
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Did you see us in Parliament last week?
37 ASU members working in community and disability from across Australia came to Parliament last week for one reason: to restore respect to our sector. 15/09/2022
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The Services Union’s members at Redland City Council are stopping work tomorrow in support of an acceptable pay increase. 14/09/2022
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Members working in the community and disability sector campaigned for an increase to indexation to fund the wage increase and increase to superannuation. 14/09/2022
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Gympie Regional Council says it wants to improve culture and foster better relationships and trust with you. But members of The Services Union know that the Council’s actions tell a different story! 14/09/2022
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The Services Union has notified the Council of our intention to engage in Protected Industrial Action in the form of rolling work stoppages on Thursday 15 September. 13/09/2022
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Congratulations to our Isaac members and your Workplace Delegates on the fantastic win achieving better pay for travel outside of work hours. 12/09/2022
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The ASU will be working with our members at Apple to ensure the new NEA reflects the interests of staff! 9/09/2022
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Following Tuesday’s pay discussions with The Services Union, Whitsunday Regional Council has folded its cards. 8/09/2022
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Congratulations to all members of The Services Union who have committed to taking Protected Industrial Action today in support of a better pay offer at Gympie Regional Council. 7/09/2022
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Following last night’s online member meeting, The Services Union pressed your claim for a pay increase more in tune with the current economic indicators. 6/09/2022
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The Services Union has delivered a great outcome for all employees of First Nations Councils without Certified Agreements. 2/09/2022
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The Services Union knows how important it is to maintain the real value of your pay at Gympie Regional Council, and we’re by your side throughout these prolonged negotiations for your new Certified Agreement. 2/09/2022
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The Services Union met with City of Gold Coast earlier this week to establish the processes and parameters for negotiating your new Certified Agreement (CA). 2/09/2022
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The Service’s Union knows how important it is to maintain the real value of your pay at Moreton Bay Regional Council, and we’re by your side throughout these prolonged negotiations for your new Certified Agreement (CA). 1/09/2022
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Congratulations to members of The Services Union at Redland City Council – you’ve voted overwhelmingly to support Protected Industrial Action in pursuit of a better pay deal! 1/09/2022
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It’s time to stand up for the pay rise you deserve! Gympie Regional Council needs to give you a pay increase that recognises your dedicated service, and our Union is by your side to ensure this happens. 30/08/2022
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The Services Union are by our members sides at Redland City Council to achieve fair pay! 25/08/2022
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As of 01 July 2022, changes to entitlements under the Social, Community, Home care and Disability Services Industry (SCHADS) Award have come into effect. 24/08/2022
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As the cost of living continues to skyrocket, The Services Union will be by your side at Moreton Bay Regional Council to help you achieve the right salary outcome, regardless of how long it takes. 23/08/2022
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Apple workers are coming together as Australian Services Union members to make sure their voices are heard in negotiations for a new enterprise agreement. 22/08/2022
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Qantas and the ASU have agreed to meet on Tuesday, 30 August, to negotiate new working conditions for workers at the airline. 18/08/2022
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When it comes to navigating the difficult times at Gympie Regional Council, The Services Union is by your side. 18/08/2022
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Apple workers are coming together for better conditions and the ASU is by their side. 17/08/2022
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At Multicultural Australia there have been many changes and we want to know what you would like us to discuss at the next Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meeting. 4/08/2022
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The Industrial Court of Queensland upheld The Services Union’s case that a library assistant at Moreton Bay Regional Council was short-changed by a flexibility agreement around weekend work. 4/08/2022
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The Services Union has worked closely with members and the union negotiating group to progress EBA claims with Endeavour Management. 4/08/2022
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The Services Union surveyed our members at the end of 2021 and raising a complaint in the workplace was identified as a major issue. 2/08/2022
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Inside or outside your workplace, The Services Union is always by your side to protect your entitlements at City of Gold Coast. 2/08/2022
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The Services Union is always by your side when it comes to negotiating wages and conditions at Mount Isa City Council. 2/08/2022
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Members of The Services Union at Brisbane City Council know that Brisbane is a big place. It's one of the world’s biggest local authorities, and the work members perform to keep the city running should not be underestimated. 1/08/2022
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Negotiating pay is rarely a quick and simple process, and members of The Services Union at Moreton Bay Regional Council know that our Union is by your side for as long as it takes to get it right. 27/07/2022
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It's almost time to commence the Enterprise Agreement Negotiations for all Qld Rail Agreements. 19/07/2022
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BREAKING: Today, we celebrate the most significant pay rise in sixteen years! 1/07/2022
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Memo to Ipswich City Council, the Local Government Association of Queensland and to Queensland Local Government generally: The Newman Government was defeated. Yes, that’s right. 15/06/2022
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The Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) heard the evidence in the remaining dispute over the contents of the 2020 Enterprise Agreement. 15/06/2022
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With one in five new jobs in Queensland set to be in Health Care and Social Assistance by 2024-25, our Union raised with the Queensland Government, two short-term measures that will assist services... 18/05/2022
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The Services Union knows the value of your work, and your contribution to what Moreton Bay Regional Council delivers to your community. 18/05/2022
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Together, we are calling for a wage increase for community and disability workers in the National Wage Case in the Fair Work Commission. Be part of it. 11/05/2022
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Clarifying Your Claims To Council. The Services Union met with Moreton Bay Regional Council yesterday to continue negotiations for your new agreement (EBA5). 5/05/2022
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Today the Labor Party announced its policy for a better NDIS. For years, ASU members have been campaigning for a better NDIS - one where there are secure jobs, portable entitlements, better training, and support for advocacy in the NDIS. 21/04/2022
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Clarifying Your Claims To Council. The Services Union met with Moreton Bay Regional Council yesterday to continue negotiations for your new agreement (EBA5). 21/04/2022
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Members of The Services Union at Ipswich City Council have clearly told us they won’t settle for a lower pay deal than what has been gained elsewhere at Council. 21/04/2022
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Members of The Services Union at Mackay Regional Council know that we are by your side for as long as it takes to secure your wages and conditions. 20/04/2022
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The Services Union surveyed members at the end of 2021 and knowing what medical history and information you should divulge was identified as an issue. 6/04/2022
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Members of The Services Union at Livingstone Shire Council have delivered pay increases and other improvements through.... 28/03/2022
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Labor have announced its plan to restore respect to the community sector through better job security, pay, and the support they need to do their important work.... 15/03/2022
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Our Union has met with Qantas to get an update on the new kiosks that are to be rolled out in Airports over the coming months. While it has long been known that the current kiosks... 14/03/2022
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What do you think about bargaining for a new Enterprise Agreement this year at Multicultural Australia? 10/03/2022
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The Services Union surveyed our members at the end of 2021 and consultation was identified as a major issue. 23/02/2022
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The Services Union has been working to achieve mental health policies and/or EBA clauses in many of our members’ Agreements through our 30th Way – Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace Campaign. 8/02/2022
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On February 1st 2012, community workers were handed long awaited pay rises in a historic decision by Fair Work Australia in the equal pay case. Today, we celebrate ten years since ASU members won the Equal Pay case for the community sector. 1/02/2022
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The Services Union has had a major win for members at Gladstone Port Corporation (GPC) by securing secure new positions in the organisation! 22/12/2021
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The Services Union met with Moreton Bay Regional Council yesterday to continue negotiations for your new agreement (EBA5) 28/10/2021
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The Fair Work Commission has agreed with ASU members that working practices in our sector are unfair and need changing. 28/10/2021
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Our Union met with the Council for further Certified Agreement (CA) discussions. Central to these discussions was the value of your work and our firm belief that this deserves to be properly recognised. 28/10/2021
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Decision to take industrial action, coupled with strong advocacy by The Services Union, has increased Townsville City Council’s pay offer 28/10/2021
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Members of The Services Union (TSU) know that a highly skilled, qualified, professional, and sustainable workforce is essential to delivering high quality services to support our communities. 28/10/2021
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ASU members have led the campaign for 10 days paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave and we have won. 28/10/2021
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The Full Bench of the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) has delivered its decision about the wage increase for employees at Mackay Regional Council. 28/10/2021
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What Leave Do I Access When Isolating or Getting Tested for COVID? 28/10/2021
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As your ally in the workplace at City of Gold Coast, The Services Union will always stand up for your rights. 14/06/2021
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