The Australian Services Union, Vic Authorities & Services Branch belongs to our membership; we cover clerical and administrative, semi professional, technical, managerial, supervisory and professional workers working in a diverse range of industries. We encourage existing and new members to become involved in their union at their workplace and to build on workplace organisation.

ASU Campaign launch stops traffic - 04 March 2010 The ASU Recover Our Rights campaign launch to get rid of the secretive Local Government Investigations and Compliance Inspectorate (LGI) was kicked off with a funeral procession held to symbolise the State Government's attempt to bury basic human rights via the actions of the LGI. more »

Darebin staff survey - 05 March 2010 A new EBA is being negotiated this year by ASU Delegates and council representatives. All employees are encouraged to complete this survey to let us know what matters to you. Results will assist in our efforts to make council a better place to work by enabling us to develop a log of claims that represents the needs of employees. more »

Workforce Capability Framework Workshops - 01 March 2010 Interested ASU members invited to attend Free Workshops: more »

SP AusNet. EBA Survey - 01 March 2010 The ASU and delegates are commencing negotiations soon for a new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) at SP AusNet. We invite all employees to complete this survey and let us know what matters to you. Results will assist us to develop a log of claims that represents the needs of employees. more »

General Member Meeting held 25 February UPDATE - 26 February 2010 At the Special Meeting of SACS members’ held yesterday, members were given a full report on the Respect Campaign strategy to date and the current state of play which takes into account the changed industrial and political environment. Members were then presented with a proposed new Action Plan for 2010 as well as a number of recommendations. more »

Discussion Paper released by Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) - 23 February 2010 Future purchasing arrangements for Job Services Australia: have your say in the DEEWR consultation round more »

Member Contact Update Form - 22 December 2009 Its that time of year again.... Members please take a moment to update your contact details here online. You can also opt here to advise us if you would prefer the electronic version of UMagazine over the print version - just make sure you list a valid email address. Thankyou! more »

Prahran Mission survey - 17 February 2010 ASU and Delegates at Prahan Mission are surveying staff in regards to your workplace issues for your upcoming enterprise agreement. All staff are invited to complete this survey, your feedback will assist in developing a new log of claims for new negotiations. Survey closes Fri March 5. more »

SACS Pay & Conditions - 15 February 2010 SACS: Where do my Pay & Conditions Come From? more »

ASU National Pay Equity Case Fact Sheet - 15 February 2010 This is a briefing note to ASU members & delegates about the agreement reached between the ASU and the Federal Government and the ensuing pay equity case. more »

More news »