ASU Campaigns

ASU backs reform of ‘precarious employment’

The Australian Services Union has backed a call to protect workers from increased financial risks, after a major study revealed employees are facing higher levels of debt and mortgage costs.

New IR laws a step forward

 

New industrial relations laws, which started on July 1, represent an historic step forward for the rights of working Australians and their families.

Labor must get rid of unfair construction laws

 

The Rudd Labor Government must protect workers’ rights and get rid of the Howard Government’s unfair industrial relations laws for the construction industry when it brings in new legislation this week, according to Australian unions.

New IR laws pass through Senate

 

After much debate and a number of amendments, the new IR laws designed to replace WorkChoices and give Australian workers better rights were finally passed in Parliament (March 20).

Unions push for pay rise for low-paid workers

 

Unions are seeking a $21 a week pay rise for workers on minimum wages to protect jobs by maintaining the purchasing power of working families and stimulate the economy.

ASU members tell Senate of need for change

 

ASU members from Toll Dnata and union officials fronted a Senate committee hearing in Melbourne today, arguing for new work laws to improve collective bargaining and access to arbitration.

Young unionists urged to apply for Union Summer

Young ASU members are being urged to apply for the 2009 Union Summer program.

Government issues death warrant to Workplace Rights Advocate

The Victorian Government’s decision to axe the Office of the Workplace Rights Advocate was a loss for Victorian workers, particularly private sector employees, ASU branch secretary Ingrid Stitt said today.

ASU members urged to attend mass rally December 2

 

ASU members, delegates and activities are urged to attend a mass rally in support of Noel Washington and abolishing the ABCC on December 2, 2008.

Take action so all workers have the same rights

Noel Washington is facing jail for refusing to say what happened at a union meeting on the 2nd December.