Successful Campaigns

Thanks to the more than 1200 people who signed our petition calling for the immediate reduction of the Workplace Exposure Limit for aluminium welding fumes. Your support could quite literally save lives. Because of you, Ministers and WorkSafe Commissioners across the country are hearing the message loud and clear: workers cannot wait any longer for this critical safety reform. *Next steps* Over the coming days, state and territory AMWU delegations will be meeting directly with Ministers to push for immediate action. AMWU delegations in NSW and WA are seeking urgent meetings with their Ministers before the July 31 deadline to deliver the petition in person. Follow AMWU socials for further updates: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheAMWU/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theamwu/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/AMWUTV

Big news, and a big community win.💥 Council has scrapped the current lease proposal for Bulldogs Community Children’s Centre after overwhelming opposition from parents, educators, and locals. They’re retaining the not-for-profit provider clause and removing the first right of refusal clause. But this isn’t over. We still need to secure a new lease that protects our kids, our educators, and the not-for-profit care we all value. Our current provider, ECMS is a trusted, community-focused organisation that puts children before profits. Let’s make sure they stay. Thank you to everyone who made noise, your voice made this happen. ✊🧡 Follow what happens next on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

We won! The Federal Labor Government has now made penalty rates law. Thank you to everyone who helped spread the word and worked together to protect our penalty rates.

Together, ASU members have won a 3.5% pay rise through this year’s Annual Wage Review. This is a direct result of admin and clerical workers standing together for fair pay that keeps up with the cost of living.

We won. 50c fares have been adopted as election commitments by both major parties

The Victorian government passed new discrimination protections! This new law that was passed means that religious organisations and schools in Victoria will no longer be able to sack or refuse to hire people based on protected attributes such as sexuality, gender identity or martial status. Congrats to everyone who fought so hard for this win.

🎉 Victory for Aged Care in Geelong! 🎉 The ASU has WON its campaign to save aged care services provided by the City of Greater Geelong! 💪❤️ This incredible outcome is thanks to the unwavering strength, unity, and determination of our ASU delegates and members. You stood together, raised your voices, and made it clear: our community deserves quality public aged care. 👏 THANK YOU for standing united. This win belongs to all of us. Thank you also to those who supported the campaign, including the local Geelong Trades Hall, Vic Trades Hall and MPs, state and federal, who stood united with the ASU and to fight for the best interests of their community. 👏

We saved the EC! Students voted by a substantial margin to retain the Environment Collective at a recent OGM. This was a win for environmental activists on campus.