Community sector workers across Australia are celebrating the win in our Pay Equity campaign. The Australian Services Union, with our members across the country, have won pay increases of 22% – 45% for community sector workers.
Mark the date in your diary now for the 2012 ASU Delegates Conference. The Conference will be held on 12th October at the Perth Zoo, South Perth. Last year’s Conference was a great success, with some interesting guest speakers, great prizes and the chance to find out about how ASU members are winning in workplaces all over WA. The conference is free for any ASU delegate or active member to attend.
TAFE WA is about to be subjected to reforms powered by both the Federal and WA Governments. Whilst the details of the reforms are not yet known, the reform agenda presents a massive risk for WA, particularly given the results of reforms in Victoria. The reform agenda aims to shift the cost of training away from government to individuals, increasing the cost of training whilst reducing access for many in our communities. Click here to download the registration form for the SSTU hosted forum being held on the 23rd May 2012.
UnionsWA, on behalf of public sector unions, have recently launched a new phase in the $1 million Save Our Services campaign. TV advertisements, a billboard in Morley and a social marketing campaign are part of this effort to ensure that the Barnett Government adequately funds public services.
Please click here to view the media release issued Tuesday 24th April.
To ensure that we can allocate our time and resources to our current members, our union has a firm policy that we will no longer assist workers who join our union and require assistance with an existing problem.
Click here to read more about the reasons for this and the importance of encouraging your co-workers to join today.
On 19 March 2012, Federal Parliament passed a new law to increase the national Superannuation Guarantee from 9% to 12%. Click here to find out more about the changes an…
