USU/ASU calls for the return of AM and PM preferences and Shift Giveaways
As a part of the change to rosters, Virgin Australia abolished the AM and PM preference process for part-time port workers. While the majority of those who voted supported the change in roster pattern, it has had a perverse effect of providing less flexibility for...
Slater & Gordon EA Ballot: Vote YES to lock in your new pay and conditions
The employee ballot for your new enterprise agreement is now open. Voting will happen between 10 to 17 August. Vote ‘Yes’ to the new EA to lock in your pay increase and new conditions. The Agreement includes a 2.5% annual pay increase for Support Staff and Law Clerks,...
USU/ASU calls on Qantas to invest in its workforce
Qantas is asking its managers and executives to work in the jobs of USU/ASU airport customer service staff and the illegally sacked ground handlers. It is an absolute disgrace that the airline is asking existing staff to cover the gaps instead of rehiring the...
It’s time to bargain, Qantas
The USU/ASU is calling on Qantas to come to the bargaining table and negotiate EBA 12 with the USU/ASU. Negotiations for the new enterprise agreement were to commence in 2020. Due to COVID-19, Qantas and the USU/SAU agreed to delay bargaining and focus on the impact...
MEMBERS FIGHT OUTSOURCING @ SHOALHAVEN – AND WIN
Rain could not dampen the spirits of USU members at Shoalhaven Council after they found out that council planned on outsourcing cleaning staff. Our members stood and said NO. They stood up to Shoalhaven Council and the reprehensible actions to outsource local secure...
USU@Childcare: WE ARE NOT STRIKING IN SEPTEMBER
You may have seen news reports about workers in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector going on strike in September. That strike is in the private and not-for-profit sectors of our industry. Those educators are members of the United Workers Union - and are...
Jetstar: Short staffing is causing havoc for many airport workers
USU/ASU delegates met with Jetstar to discuss important matters, such as workload, rosters and leave approvals. Short staffing Melbourne and Coolangatta airports are suffering short staffing. It leads members to work shifts of 15 hours or greater. The short staffing...
Fighting for secure jobs at Sutherland Council
Council Management says 50% of council work is not for Council workers. Let’s say that a little louder for those up the back ... Council Management say 50% of council work is not for Council workers. As the dawn broke on 6 July USU officials were out in force at...
Enterprise Agreement Bargaining begins slowly with Jetstar
What is happening with Enterprise Agreement negotiations? Your USU/ASU delegates met with Jetstar to negotiate a new Enterprise Bargaining. The negotiations have begun slowly with the union presenting our claims and proposing a bargaining schedule. Jetstar has given...
