Jun 19, 2026 –
The ASU acknowledges Knox City Council’s announcement that they have a secured a majority vote for a single enterprise agreement.
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Jun 16, 2026 –
On Wednesday, 17 June 2026 ASU over a thousand ASU members at 8 Metro Melbourne Councils will take historic strike action to secure fair wages and improved conditions.
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Jun 11, 2026 –
Last night, workers, community members and supporters stood side by side to protest Councils financial budget which allocates insufficient funds to workers to secure a real wage increase.
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Jun 3, 2026 –
On behalf of Melton’s delegates the ASU recently filed a dispute at the Fair Work Commission regarding Melton City Council’s outrageous and unfair conduct towards union delegates which we allege is unlawful.
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Jun 3, 2026 –
From the beginning of this bargaining process, members made it clear what they wanted, to be roped into the Regional LG Multi-Employer Agreement (MEA) and secure the stronger outcomes that come with bargaining together. Council chose to ignore you.
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Jun 3, 2026 –
Recently your CEO gave an update to staff on what is currently being negotiated, including a proposed offer of 3% over a 4-year agreement!
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Jun 1, 2026 –
Our campaign is growing and it’s being driven by members. Our work has changed and it’s time for our pay to change to. This is why we are mounting a campaign to increase wages across the social and community services sector.
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Jun 1, 2026 –
After many months of often frustrating discussions with Government, we have finally achieved a major breakthrough on our Regional Multi Employer Enterprise Agreement.
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Jun 1, 2026 –
The ASU recently secured a strong outcome in a sexual harassment matter for a member working in the energy sector.
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Jun 1, 2026 –
Brett Smith is a well known face to many across the Power Industry and at our annual ASU delegates conferences.
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May 29, 2026 –
The ASU is currently reviewing the proposed Organisational Structure Realignment 2026 and consulting with impacted members across Council. More than 960 pages of information was provided by Council but only 2 weeks to consider all the information
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May 29, 2026 –
May was a bumper month of action for ASU members across the branch!
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May 29, 2026 –
A big congratulations to ASU delegates Andrew, Taw Taw, David, Phillip, Mandy, Jane, Phil, Colleen, Barry and Ben from Ararat Rural City and Central Goldfields who recently won the Staunchy Award at Victorian Trades Hall Council May Day event.
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May 29, 2026 –
When there are big things happening in the world, like conflicts, political instability, significant financial events or natural disasters, financial markets can react negatively or bounce up and down.
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May 29, 2026 –
Employees at another regional Council have joined the list of those voting for a better future for enterprise bargaining in the sector, with Buloke staff voting resoundingly in favour of multi-employer bargaining over the broken and out-dated single-
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