BETTER PAY & CONDITIONS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT WORKERS

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.

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* 1. About you?

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* 2. Employment Status?

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* 3. Do you think your pay adequately reflects your skills, qualifications, and job requirements?

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* 4. What does a fair pay increase look like to you?

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* 5. Have you had any problems accessing leave or other employment conditions in the last 3 years?

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* 6. List the most important issues for you in the workplace that you would like to see addressed in bargaining:

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* 7. Are there any specific clauses in the Enterprise Agreement that you want improved?

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

  Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Diagree
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 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.
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 to know when I can stop work due to excessive heat, smoke, or dust storms.
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 need to go home or pick-up children or older relatives because of fire, floods, severe storms, or any other natural disaster.
Our Council should be doing more about climate change.
Bullying, harassment and stress are issues in our workplace.
My workload is excessive.
My department has enough qualified & experienced staff to do the work.
Council needs to work with employees to address mental health issues.
Sexual harassment & gendered violence is an issue that needs to be addressed.
I can access flexible working arrangements to balance my work and family responsibilities.
Staff undergoing gender transition should be given paid leave and support.
Casual & agency staff should not be used instead of permanent employees.
Direct and secure employment by Council delivers the best services to the community.
Council consults with me and other employees about matters that affect our employment.
GETTING INVOLVED

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* 9. Are you interested in becoming a union contact, delegate or helping out in the negotiations?  If yes please provide the best contact details.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.

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ASU Member Contact Centre | 1300 855 570 | info@asuvictas.com.au
 
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Authorised by Lisa Darmanin, Branch Secretary, ASU Victorian & Tasmanian Authorities & Services Branch

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