Australian Services Union (ASU)

New Year, new opportunities to stand together! Make 2025 the year you join the ASU and take a stand for fair pay, better conditions, and a stronger voice at work. 💪 Join today: asujoin.asn.au

Looking after your well-being is key, especially during busy times like Christmas. Whether you're dealing with loss, loneliness, work stress or mental health challenges - reach out for help if you need it.

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Working in the summer heat can be tough - no one should have to sacrifice their safety. Staying hydrated, protected, and informed are essential—but so is having the backing of a strong union to support your rights at work. Stand up for safe, fair workplaces this summer.

During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gendered Violence, we’re highlighting how workplace rights can support victim-survivors. Flexible workplaces can help victim-survivors of family and domestic violence. An ASU member was supported by their union and their employer to allow work-from-home options and part-days of paid FDV leave. They ensured privacy and enabled access to critical support programs like a home safety audit and children’s counselling. Small changes in workplace practices can make a life-changing impact. #16DaysOfActivism

During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gendered Violence, we’re highlighting how workplace rights can support victim-survivors. One front-line worker and ASU member shared how a supportive workplace helped a woman use FDV leave flexibly—one day a week—to attend critical meetings and secure stable housing. But safety and support shouldn’t rely on having a fair boss. That’s why strong, enforceable workplace rights—like paid FDV leave—are vital for everyone. Workplace support can make all the difference for victim-survivors of family and domestic violence. #16DaysOfActivism

The announcement of $500 million for clean energy upgrades in social housing is a big win for working Australians. This investment will transform 50,000 homes, slashing power bills by $1,800 a year and making homes healthier with solar, efficient appliances, and better insulation. This is a clear step towards addressing inequality and creating a fairer, climate-safe future. Affordable, clean energy is essential to building resilient communities and ensuring no one is left behind in the move to net zero. This is the kind of targeted action we’ve been calling for—a win for workers, families, and the planet. 🌍 Let's keep pushing for solutions that centre workers in the fight against climate change.

Great news for early childhood educators in Local Government—a 15% pay rise is on the way! This increase is a well-deserved recognition of the vital role educators play in shaping children’s futures and reflects the dedication and professionalism they bring to their work every day. It’s not just about wages—this pay rise also helps secure jobs by attracting and retaining skilled educators, while providing relief for families through fee limits. This is a real win for everyone, and it shows the power of standing together. If you know a colleague who hasn’t joined yet, now’s the time to encourage them to join the ASU and be part of making even bigger changes. 👉 Join the ASU today: asujoin.asn.au #EarlyChildhoodEducation #EarlyChildhoodWorkers #LocalGovernmentWorkers #LocalGovernmentMatters

Each year, community legal centres support hundreds of thousands of people, guiding them through complex legal and life challenges. Yet in 2023-24, due to stretched resources, the number of people they had to turn away could fill the southern hemisphere's largest stadium nearly four times over. Discover the insights from the report, More than legal services: Preventing crises, strengthening communities, here: https://clcs.org.au/sots/ 📊

During the 16 Days of Activism Against Gendered Violence, we’re highlighting how workplace rights can support victim-survivors. An ASU member working in a domestic violence service recently helped a client—a clerical worker in a small business—escape a violent situation. Her employer, understanding the importance of safety and stability, supported her to access paid family and domestic violence leave. With one week of leave, this courageous woman got her 3 children to safety in Temporary Accommodation and secured a subsidised rental home with help from the service. Thanks to the preparation she had done and the resources available, she could rebuild her life without sacrificing her job or stability. This is why workplace protections like family and domestic violence leave matter—they save lives and empower victim-survivors to take the steps they need to break free. #16DaysOfActivism