Manningham City Council - Better Pay & Conditions for Local Government Workers

February 2024

Every ASU member is unique, and every workplace is different, but we stand together across local government to achieve better workplaces. We want you to have a real say on your next enterprise agreement.

All responses to the survey are confidential and will be handled in accordance with Australian Services Union privacy policy. Results will only be reported in aggregate form and anonymously.

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* 1. Please indicate whether you agree or disagree with each of the statements below:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Pay increases need to exceed the real cost of living.	Pay increases need to exceed the real cost of living. Strongly Agree	Pay increases need to exceed the real cost of living. Agree	Pay increases need to exceed the real cost of living. Neutral	Pay increases need to exceed the real cost of living. Disagree	Pay increases need to exceed the real cost of living. Strongly Disagree
I want paid COVID leave if I am told not to come to work and I can’t work from home.	I want paid COVID leave if I am told not to come to work and I can’t work from home. Strongly Agree	I want paid COVID leave if I am told not to come to work and I can’t work from home. Agree	I want paid COVID leave if I am told not to come to work and I can’t work from home. Neutral	I want paid COVID leave if I am told not to come to work and I can’t work from home. Disagree	I want paid COVID leave if I am told not to come to work and I can’t work from home. Strongly Disagree
I want paid COVID leave if I need to self-isolate or quarantine.	I want paid COVID leave if I need to self-isolate or quarantine. Strongly Agree	I want paid COVID leave if I need to self-isolate or quarantine. Agree	I want paid COVID leave if I need to self-isolate or quarantine. Neutral	I want paid COVID leave if I need to self-isolate or quarantine. Disagree	I want paid COVID leave if I need to self-isolate or quarantine. Strongly Disagree
I want paid COVID leave or be able to work from home if I need to look after family members if they need to self-isolate or quarantine.	I want paid COVID leave or be able to work from home if I need to look after family members if they need to self-isolate or quarantine. Strongly Agree	I want paid COVID leave or be able to work from home if I need to look after family members if they need to self-isolate or quarantine. Agree	I want paid COVID leave or be able to work from home if I need to look after family members if they need to self-isolate or quarantine. Neutral	I want paid COVID leave or be able to work from home if I need to look after family members if they need to self-isolate or quarantine. Disagree	I want paid COVID leave or be able to work from home if I need to look after family members if they need to self-isolate or quarantine. Strongly Disagree
I want paid COVID leave or be able to work from home if I need to look after children because of schools or childcare centre's closing.	I want paid COVID leave or be able to work from home if I need to look after children because of schools or childcare centre's closing. Strongly Agree	I want paid COVID leave or be able to work from home if I need to look after children because of schools or childcare centre's closing. Agree	I want paid COVID leave or be able to work from home if I need to look after children because of schools or childcare centre's closing. Neutral	I want paid COVID leave or be able to work from home if I need to look after children because of schools or childcare centre's closing. Disagree	I want paid COVID leave or be able to work from home if I need to look after children because of schools or childcare centre's closing. Strongly Disagree
I want to know when I can't stop work due to excessive heat, smoke or dust storms.	I want to know when I can't stop work due to excessive heat, smoke or dust storms. Strongly Agree	I want to know when I can't stop work due to excessive heat, smoke or dust storms. Agree	I want to know when I can't stop work due to excessive heat, smoke or dust storms. Neutral	I want to know when I can't stop work due to excessive heat, smoke or dust storms. Disagree	I want to know when I can't stop work due to excessive heat, smoke or dust storms. Strongly Disagree
I want paid leave if I cannot work or are told to go home or stay home because of fire, floods, severe storms, or any other natural disaster.	I want paid leave if I cannot work or are told to go home or stay home because of fire, floods, severe storms, or any other natural disaster. Strongly Agree	I want paid leave if I cannot work or are told to go home or stay home because of fire, floods, severe storms, or any other natural disaster. Agree	I want paid leave if I cannot work or are told to go home or stay home because of fire, floods, severe storms, or any other natural disaster. Neutral	I want paid leave if I cannot work or are told to go home or stay home because of fire, floods, severe storms, or any other natural disaster. Disagree	I want paid leave if I cannot work or are told to go home or stay home because of fire, floods, severe storms, or any other natural disaster. Strongly Disagree
I want paid leave if I cannot work or are told to go home or stay home because of fire, floods, severe storms, or any other natural disaster.	I want paid leave if I cannot work or are told to go home or stay home because of fire, floods, severe storms, or any other natural disaster. Strongly Agree	I want paid leave if I cannot work or are told to go home or stay home because of fire, floods, severe storms, or any other natural disaster. Agree	I want paid leave if I cannot work or are told to go home or stay home because of fire, floods, severe storms, or any other natural disaster. Neutral	I want paid leave if I cannot work or are told to go home or stay home because of fire, floods, severe storms, or any other natural disaster. Disagree	I want paid leave if I cannot work or are told to go home or stay home because of fire, floods, severe storms, or any other natural disaster. Strongly Disagree
I want paid leave if I need to go home or pick-up children or older relatives because of fire, floods, severe storms, or any other natural disaster.	I want paid leave if I need to go home or pick-up children or older relatives because of fire, floods, severe storms, or any other natural disaster. Strongly Agree	I want paid leave if I need to go home or pick-up children or older relatives because of fire, floods, severe storms, or any other natural disaster. Agree	I want paid leave if I need to go home or pick-up children or older relatives because of fire, floods, severe storms, or any other natural disaster. Neutral	I want paid leave if I need to go home or pick-up children or older relatives because of fire, floods, severe storms, or any other natural disaster. Disagree	I want paid leave if I need to go home or pick-up children or older relatives because of fire, floods, severe storms, or any other natural disaster. Strongly Disagree
Our Council should be doing more about the impact of climate change on workers (heat, poor air quality etc.).	Our Council should be doing more about the impact of climate change on workers (heat, poor air quality etc.). Strongly Agree	Our Council should be doing more about the impact of climate change on workers (heat, poor air quality etc.). Agree	Our Council should be doing more about the impact of climate change on workers (heat, poor air quality etc.). Neutral	Our Council should be doing more about the impact of climate change on workers (heat, poor air quality etc.). Disagree	Our Council should be doing more about the impact of climate change on workers (heat, poor air quality etc.). Strongly Disagree
Bullying, harassment and stress are issues in our workplace.	Bullying, harassment and stress are issues in our workplace. Strongly Agree	Bullying, harassment and stress are issues in our workplace. Agree	Bullying, harassment and stress are issues in our workplace. Neutral	Bullying, harassment and stress are issues in our workplace. Disagree	Bullying, harassment and stress are issues in our workplace. Strongly Disagree
My workload is excessive.	My workload is excessive. Strongly Agree	My workload is excessive. Agree	My workload is excessive. Neutral	My workload is excessive. Disagree	My workload is excessive. Strongly Disagree
My department has enough qualified & experienced staff to do the work.	My department has enough qualified & experienced staff to do the work. Strongly Agree	My department has enough qualified & experienced staff to do the work. Agree	My department has enough qualified & experienced staff to do the work. Neutral	My department has enough qualified & experienced staff to do the work. Disagree	My department has enough qualified & experienced staff to do the work. Strongly Disagree
Council needs to work with employees to address mental health issues.	Council needs to work with employees to address mental health issues. Strongly Agree	Council needs to work with employees to address mental health issues. Agree	Council needs to work with employees to address mental health issues. Neutral	Council needs to work with employees to address mental health issues. Disagree	Council needs to work with employees to address mental health issues. Strongly Disagree
Sexual harassment & gendered violence is an issue that needs to be addressed.	Sexual harassment & gendered violence is an issue that needs to be addressed. Strongly Agree	Sexual harassment & gendered violence is an issue that needs to be addressed. Agree	Sexual harassment & gendered violence is an issue that needs to be addressed. Neutral	Sexual harassment & gendered violence is an issue that needs to be addressed. Disagree	Sexual harassment & gendered violence is an issue that needs to be addressed. Strongly Disagree
I can access flexible working arrangements to balance my work family responsibilities.	I can access flexible working arrangements to balance my work family responsibilities. Strongly Agree	I can access flexible working arrangements to balance my work family responsibilities. Agree	I can access flexible working arrangements to balance my work family responsibilities. Neutral	I can access flexible working arrangements to balance my work family responsibilities. Disagree	I can access flexible working arrangements to balance my work family responsibilities. Strongly Disagree
Staff undergoing gender affirmation/transition should be given paid leave and support.	Staff undergoing gender affirmation/transition should be given paid leave and support. Strongly Agree	Staff undergoing gender affirmation/transition should be given paid leave and support. Agree	Staff undergoing gender affirmation/transition should be given paid leave and support. Neutral	Staff undergoing gender affirmation/transition should be given paid leave and support. Disagree	Staff undergoing gender affirmation/transition should be given paid leave and support. Strongly Disagree
Casual agency staff should not be used instead of permanent employees.	Casual agency staff should not be used instead of permanent employees. Strongly Agree	Casual agency staff should not be used instead of permanent employees. Agree	Casual agency staff should not be used instead of permanent employees. Neutral	Casual agency staff should not be used instead of permanent employees. Disagree	Casual agency staff should not be used instead of permanent employees. Strongly Disagree
Direct and secure employment by the Council delivers the best services to the community.	Direct and secure employment by the Council delivers the best services to the community. Strongly Agree	Direct and secure employment by the Council delivers the best services to the community. Agree	Direct and secure employment by the Council delivers the best services to the community. Neutral	Direct and secure employment by the Council delivers the best services to the community. Disagree	Direct and secure employment by the Council delivers the best services to the community. Strongly Disagree
Council consults with me and other employees about matters that affect our employment.	Council consults with me and other employees about matters that affect our employment. Strongly Agree	Council consults with me and other employees about matters that affect our employment. Agree	Council consults with me and other employees about matters that affect our employment. Neutral	Council consults with me and other employees about matters that affect our employment. Disagree	Council consults with me and other employees about matters that affect our employment. Strongly Disagree
Workers should have the right to disconnect from work and refrain from engaging in work-related communications outside of agreed working hours.	Workers should have the right to disconnect from work and refrain from engaging in work-related communications outside of agreed working hours. Strongly Agree	Workers should have the right to disconnect from work and refrain from engaging in work-related communications outside of agreed working hours. Agree	Workers should have the right to disconnect from work and refrain from engaging in work-related communications outside of agreed working hours. Neutral	Workers should have the right to disconnect from work and refrain from engaging in work-related communications outside of agreed working hours. Disagree	Workers should have the right to disconnect from work and refrain from engaging in work-related communications outside of agreed working hours. Strongly Disagree
Workers should have the right to privacy, including introduction of guidelines on the use of data and restrictions on digital surveillance.	Workers should have the right to privacy, including introduction of guidelines on the use of data and restrictions on digital surveillance. Strongly Agree	Workers should have the right to privacy, including introduction of guidelines on the use of data and restrictions on digital surveillance. Agree	Workers should have the right to privacy, including introduction of guidelines on the use of data and restrictions on digital surveillance. Neutral	Workers should have the right to privacy, including introduction of guidelines on the use of data and restrictions on digital surveillance. Disagree	Workers should have the right to privacy, including introduction of guidelines on the use of data and restrictions on digital surveillance. Strongly Disagree

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* 2. What are the 3 most important issues for you?

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* 3. Are there any other issues you would like to raise? (optional)

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* 4. Are you an ASU member?

Yes

No, but would like to join

No, not interested in joining

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* 5. Employment status:

Permanent

Fixed Term

Casual

Agency

Not sure

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* 6. Employment type:

Full Time

Part Time

Casual

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* 7. Is your area represented in the negotiations? Are you interested in becoming an ASU Delegate or Contact for your area?

Yes (please leave your contact details at Q8)

Maybe, I'd like more info first (please leave your contact details at Q8)

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* 8. CONTACT DETAILS:

Name: *

Mobile: *

Email:

Gender: Female/Male/Non-binary/Rather not say

Department: (optional)

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