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ASU says climate change is an economy saver
The Australian Services Union (ASU) says this week’s announcement of $300 million dollars in funding for Local Government should be used to further develop and maintain ‘green’ public services which could help boost the economy by creating thousands of new jobs.
20 November 2008 [ full story ]
Second child care crash increases pressure for return to local government
With the collapse of a second for profit child care provider, CFK Childcare Services, the Australian Services Union (ASU), has renewed its calls on the Federal Government to support a major return to local government for child care services.
20 November 2008 [ full story ]
Union holds workplace blitz in Melbourne CBD to launch call centre campaign
About 100 union members will take to the streets in Melbourne’s CBD aided with calling cards and cup cakes and ring tones to launch a national call centre campaign today.
20 November 2008 [ full story ]
The vote is in - congratulations Mission Australia workers!
Mission Australia workers from across the country have voted “Yes” to their new Collective Agreement. 465 workers of 1167 voted. The “Yes” vote was overwhelming at 90% – however it only represents the views of a little over one third (36%) of workers. We understand the low voting rate – try as we might to engage everyone – it’s been a long journey!
19 November 2008 [ full story ]
ASU 2020
The ASU National Conference 2008 commenced today in Melbourne. Deliberations will be based on the key theme of looking to the year 2020 and the challenges the Union will face.
18 November 2008 [ full story ]
Take action to say that all workers should have the same rights
On the 2nd December, union official Noel Washington is facing jail. If you thought that union officials in Australia couldn't go to jail for doing their job, in a few days you might be proven wrong.
18 November 2008 [ full story ]
ASU calls for federal help for ABC child care centres
The Federal Government and ABC Learning administrators, McGrathNicol, should give priority to local governments seeking to buy or operate ABC Learning centres, according to Australian Services Union National Secretary Paul Slape.
16 November 2008 [ full story ]
Put Paid Maternity Leave in 2009’s Federal Budget
Right now the Government is looking to drop paid maternity leave from 2009's federal budget. Opinion polls, talk back radio and letters to editor clearly show time after time that Australians support government-funded paid maternity leave.
14 November 2008 [ full story ]
ASUnet news … all the news from October 2008
The ASU National Office has been preparing for the Union’s biennial National Conference in earnest, to be held next week in Melbourne. To follow suit with the new Government, we have decided to make future targets the focus of our deliberations.
11 November 2008 [ full story ]
Ansett Employee Update Number 55
The latest Employee Update from the Ansett Administrators (Update 55) is now available on this website. It provides information in relation to the administration strategy, further dividends and an update on current litigation.
11 November 2008 [ full story ]
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Representing the interests of approximately 120,000 members across the country, the Australian Services Union - better known as the ASU - is one of the largest trade unions in Australia. Formed in 1993 as an amalgamation of a number of unions, including the FCU, the MEU and the MOA, the ASU operates in areas as diverse as local government, energy, water, public transport, , shipping, travel, ports, social and community services, information technology and the private sector clerical and administrative area.

This is the official website of the ASU National Office, which serves a coordinating function for the 11 Branches of the union as well as its many regional offices. While the Branches deal directly with the industrial needs of our members, here at the National Office we disseminate information, coordinate national campaigns and industries, fulfill a number of the administrative responsibilities of the Union and act as a contact point for international and national affiliations.

In addition to working for our members directly with their employers, negotiating awards and agreements, and indirectly through our 11 Branches, the ASU National Office is also active on a number of national and international committees through our various afiliations (eg; ACTU, PSI, UNI, ITF, etc.). See our Union Links page for an annotated list of other websites that may be of interest to you


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Information can also be found via our special campaign & project web pages (links also appear in the left navigation bar). These campaigns and projects cross industry boundaries so they are of interest to members in various industries.


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Asbestos time bomb - 21 November 2008

Gvt must tackle sealane piracy - 21 November 2008

Telstra workers strike action vote - 21 November 2008

Childcare must return to Local Gvt - 21 November 2008

Union call centre workplace blitz - 20 November 2008

AWU backs WA uranium mining - 20 November 2008


International Union News
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India Millions of Indian airport, rail and bank workers strike over inflation, 'anti-worker' policies 20-Aug-2008

Pakistan Pearl Continental Karachi Hotel Workers Step Up Mobilization in Seven-Year Struggle for Union Rights 15-Aug-2008

South Africa Cosatu strike sweeps across the country 07-Aug-2008

Israel Israeli and Palestinian Trade Unions Reach Historic Agreement 06-Aug-2008

Vietnam 14,000 on strike at SKorean footwear plant 27-Jul-2008


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