It’s time to demand a pay rise. You and your colleagues standing together are powerful. Each year the Fair Work Commission reviews the minimum wage, and the wages contained in awards, which impact millions of Australian workers. Today, Australian Services Union members are making a submission to the National Wage Case for a 5% wage increase. Sign up to stay up to date with our National Wage Case campaign The cost of paying the bills keeps going up but our wages aren’t keeping up. We need a real pay increase to keep up and give workers peace of mind. Your union is your voice for a pay rise at work, make sure you have a say in your wage increase. If the Government really want to address the cost of living crisis, it starts with making sure wages aren’t going backwards. That’s why ASU members working in professional administration, aged care, disabilities, call centres and more are joining together to call for a 5% pay rise. Our jobs should give us the certainty that our wages will keep up with the cost of living and allow us to plan for the future. A wage increase can only come about from union members working together. Make sure you have a say in your wage increase. Join our campaign and tell us what a 5% pay increase would mean for you.
Great news for Together members at Maurice Blackburn! Last year, union members and Maurice Blackburn reached in principle agreement regarding the Maurice Blackburn EA. Reaching an in principle agreement meant that the EBA was put to a vote by all employees at MB. Union members were hoping for a strong 'YES' vote to secure the wins made in this agreement and show what the power of being union can achieve in the workplace. So it's fantastic news to report that employees at MB have overwhelmingly endorsed the Maurice Blackburn Employees' Agreement 2021 negotiated by the bargaining team. Congratulations! 99% of staff who voted said 'YES' to approve the proposed Agreement. This is a ringing endorsement for the deal negotiated by union members. Together/ASU members have worked hard to secure a fair increase to pay and conditions for members at Maurice Blackburn. The 99% approval vote shows the power of union membership at Maurice Blackburn. The delegates on the national bargaining team deserve a huge thank you. They all put a huge amount of time and effort into these negotiations. Union members should check their inbox for details about what's next with the approval process, including details about your back pay. If you can't find your email, contact your union office on your.union@together.org.au. Celebrate the win! Ask a colleague to join the union! Union members have secured a strong Agreement that delivers fair increases to pay and conditions. Celebrate the win by encouraging your colleagues to join your union. We are stronger when we act together. If you have any questions about the Agreement, get in touch with your local delegates or email your.union@together.org.au.
