It’s been brought to our attention at the ASU that our fraternal UK
Union’s (UNISON & GMB ) are working with Members in local government
for an increase in their rates of pay.
We understand that the employers and government have not been able to
reach agreement with local government employees and their Union. This is sad to
see when we know how much local government employees undertake in serving the
needs of the community . The ASU is concerned this has not been recognized.
We are also concerned that the local govt employers have now forced the
employees and their Union to take industrial action , so the Union can inform
the community and show the employers are not listening. It’s also regrettable
the employers have not recognized the additional responsibility and work load
taken on by local government employee's.
We at the ASU wish (UNISON and GMB) Members the very best for their
upcoming rallies and information to the community opportunities, to
ensure the local government employers recognise these efforts. Along with our
best wishes for your ongoing negotiations,
Again it is regrettable that the employees and Union have needed to take
this step....we also know that without active, professional and community
recognized local government unions , that local government employees would not
have been able to have come this far in the negotiations let alone the past
benefits you have won for union members.
Yours in solidarity
Greg Mclean OAM (Australian style OBE)
ASU Local Government
