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Trade Union in Queensland. All posts authorised by Neil Henderson, Branch Secretary The Services Union. 32 Peel Street, South Brisbane, 4101, QLD. Join us at: linktr.ee/theservicesunion

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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 22h
🎓 UNIVERSITY WORKERS DESERVE FAIR PAY, SECURE JOBS AND MANAGEABLE WORKLOADS. Across Queensland, university management continues to fall short on the pay rises, conditions and job security staff deserve. ✊ It’s time to show that university workers are united and determined to win better outcomes.
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Airlines Organiser at The Services Union, Don Brown was with our hardworking and wonderful Jetstar members this morning at Brisbane Airport as they took PIA from 4:45am this morning for 1 hour. Don talks to the Today Program. 😡 www.facebook.com/share/v/19Le...
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Australian Services Union members working at Jetstar across the country are taking Protected Industrial Action today as they stand up for a fair pay increase and decent working conditions. Jetstar’s latest 2.1% wage offer is going straight to the sin bin.
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Community & Disability workers just don't do a job, they make a difference. But too often the workers who support our communities are overlooked & undervalued. It's time to change that. Join thousands of workers backing our SRE campaign. Join us. www.theservicesunion.com.au/join
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Solidarity to our members at Jetstar across Queensland who started Protected Industrial Action over the weekend in their pursuit of a fair EBA. 💪 Great job to our Delegates in these pics, Ramon and Eugenie at Brisbane Airport and Mark at Gold Coast Airport. 💪
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Staffing levels at the Brisbane City Council facilities have fallen by about 20 per cent since 2021. During that time, tens of thousands of people have moved to the city. Read the article from Brisbane Times below: www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/que...
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Despite Gold Coast aquatic centres collectively running $890,000 ahead of budget, councillors have voted to hand their management to private providers. Read what The Services Union has to say about that in the Gold Coast Bulletin: bit.ly/4r18aJL
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Today’s Brisbane Times coverage highlights the new in-principle deal reached with Queensland Rail for Train Controllers. Deputy Secretary of The Services Union Rebecca Girard says the agreement is about protecting the things that matter — www.brisbanetimes.com.au/politics/que...
brisbanetimes.com.au
Fresh deal with rail unions but no end to Brisbane’s train pain
Hundreds more workers have agreed to an in-principle deal with Queensland Rail. But the operator says the full timetable won’t be resuming yet.
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The Services Union Deputy Secretary Rebecca Girard spoke to ABC News following the in-principle agreement reached for Train Controllers at Queensland Rail. Read the article below.
abc.net.au
Queensland Rail reaches deal with train controllers
The Fair Work Commission has overseen bargaining negotiations since May, after six enterprise agreements between Queensland Rail and seven unions expired earlier this year.
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
You can't call yourself the spirit of Australia while thinking about shipping local jobs offshore. Offshoring jobs hurts workers, customers and communities, all in the name of corporate cost-cutting. Stand with Qantas workers. Stand for local jobs. Sign the petition ✈️ bit.ly/4yXnvyg
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The Services Union thanks ACTU President Michele O'Neil and Secretary Sally McManus for their outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment, and tireless advocacy on behalf of working people. Your leadership has made a lasting difference to workers across Australia. In solidarity, TSU
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
More than 400 local jobs are at risk as the City of Gold Coast considers outsourcing four council-owned aquatic centres. 📰 Read the article: bit.ly/4wADAIy 📄 PDF version: bit.ly/4grQH9X Sign the petition to protect local jobs and community pools: c.org/LfVy6psdWB
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
🖤💛❤️💚💙🤍 It's #NAIDOCWeek! This year's theme is Fifty Years of Deadly. We stand in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers and celebrate 50 years of culture, strength and achievement. Find an event near you: www.naidoc.org.au #FiftyYearsOfDeadly
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
📢 Three big wins for working people start today: 💰 4.75% pay rise for Award workers 🏦 Payday Super begins 👶 Paid Parental Leave expands to 26 weeks Proof that when workers stand together, we can win better pay, better conditions and better support for families. #UnionStrong #WorthMoreAtWork
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
💰 If you're paid under an Award, your pay just went up by 4.75%! The increase kicks in from today. Check your new rate and make sure you're being paid correctly: bit.ly/paycalculator26 #WorthMoreAtWork #PayRise #UnionStrong 💙🧡
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
📢 Payday Super starts 1 July! Your employer will be required to pay your super with every pay cycle, helping workers keep track of their retirement savings and ensuring super is paid on time. Your super. Your money. Every pay. #PaydaySuper #Superannuation #UnionStrong
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
👹 The latest monster in the City of Gold Coast's Upside Down? A proposed 14% pay cut for 1,042 workers. Council workers deserve respect, not pay cuts. #LogOfShame #ProtectOurPay #UnionStrong
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Your union membership is job insurance. When your livelihood is on the line, having union representation matters. Read more: bit.ly/IOStory2 #UnionStrong #TheServicesUnion
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
📢 We're Hiring – Organiser (Local Government Team) 📢 👉 To download the Position Description and Selection Criteria click here: bit.ly/TSVOrg
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
🚉 Stand with our Rail members to keep Queensland stations safe for everyone Safe, staffed stations mean better support, stronger accessibility, and greater security for Queenslanders. Don’t let station cuts put communities at risk. Sign the campaign petition: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/st...
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
🚆 Queensland Rail is cutting station staff across South East Queensland — leaving stations unstaffed after 1 PM on weekdays and all weekend from May. Stand with rail workers and tell the Crisafulli Government what you think. ✊ 📝 Sign the petition: actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
🚆 Queensland Rail stations should be safe, accessible, and properly staffed — every single day. Our rail industry members are standing up for our communities. ✊ 📢 Add your name in solidarity: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/st...
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
🚉 Staff Stations! Every Day! ✊ Don’t let Queensland Rail cut frontline jobs and station safety. 📝 Sign the petition today: actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Queensland Rail workers know safe, staffed stations matter. Stand with our rail industry members and help stop the cuts. Sign the petition today: actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
✊ Workers from unions right across Queensland are standing shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with workers at Queensland Rail as they campaign for a fair deal! 🚆 Union solidarity is powerful ❤️ and together we are stronger. ✊ Music: Train, Train by The Bishops
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Labour Day is almost here! It’s time for TSU members to get together across Queensland and march in celebration of all our achievements. With free food, free drinks, and free fun for the whole family! 🎉 Don't miss out - the time to RSVP is now: BIT.LY/TSULD2026
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Today is International Workers’ Memorial Day. We remember every worker who didn’t make it home. Last year, 200 Australians lost their lives at work or from work-related injuries! Safety is not negotiable; it is a right. Every worker deserves to work and come home safe.
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Interested in upskilling cyber security? As an ASU member, you can access two free cybersecurity training courses through our Cyber5050 partnership! This course offers women and gender diverse people free training on cyber security fundamentals. Apply bit.ly/3QrZLAI
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Who is a REBEL? Labour Day is almost here! It’s time for TSU members to get together across Queensland and march in celebration of all our achievements. With free food, free drinks, and free fun for the whole family! Don't miss out - the time to RSVP is now: www.surveymonkey.com/r/5KZ3NH9
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Community & Disability Workers — drowning in paperwork and tight deadlines? More reporting, more compliance, more pressure — all while still delivering quality care. The workload has changed, but pay hasn’t kept up. Your story matters: bit.ly/WVC-survey
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Community & Disability Workers — your work is more complex than ever. Supporting people today means increasingly complex care — but pay hasn’t kept up. 📣 Share your experience and help win the pay rise you deserve: bit.ly/WVC-survey
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
It’s almost here — Labour Day! A chance for union members across Queensland to come together, celebrate our wins. And what better way to celebrate than with free food, free drinks, and free fun for all ages! RSVP: www.surveymonkey.com/r/5KZ3NH9
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Community & Disability Workers — are staffing shortages impacting your work? Through the Skilled, Respected, Equal campaign, the Australian Services Union is taking a case to the FWC to lift wages — Speak up and help win the pay rise you deserve: bit.ly/WVC-survey
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
If you need to drive your car for work, you shouldn't be left out of pocket. Today, we called on the Fair Work Commission for an urgent increase to vehicle allowances for those who need it most. See all the action we're taking against cost of living here -https://bit.ly/41thGJJ
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
💸 Rising fuel costs are hitting Disability Support Workers hard — NDIS reimbursements don’t cover the expense, forcing many to cut back on everyday activities just to get to work. 🗣️ Share your story and help us fight for recognition and support: 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/D86TGF6
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
💸 Rising fuel costs are hitting Disability Support Workers — and NDIS reimbursements don’t cover it. 🏥 Without proper support, essential care is at risk. 🗣️ Share your story and help us fight for recognition and support: 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/D86TGF6
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
💸 Rising fuel costs are pushing Disability Support Workers to the brink. 🏥 We can’t afford to lose you — frontline care must keep going. 🗣️ Share your story and help us fight for recognition and support: 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/D86TGF6
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
🎉 TSU members — new benefit just dropped! Get medical certificates online with WebDoctor 💻 No GP visits, no waiting rooms 🙌 💸 Plus, members get 20% off via the portal 📧 Check your inbox for all the details 👇 Watch the video to learn more
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
⛽Rising fuel costs are hitting Disability Support Workers hard! The Australian Services Union is calling it out at the federal level: frontline care workers are under growing pressure every day — because the work they do can’t stop. Share your story: www.surveymonkey.com/r/D86TGF6
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
The Aviation Consumer Protection Bill has been introduced to Parliament — paving the way for an ombudsman, stronger regulation, and a process to develop enforceable minimum standards. This is a big win for ASU airline members, delivering safer workplaces and fairer treatment.
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
⛽💸 Rising fuel costs are hitting Disability Support Workers hard — and it’s not okay. The Australian Services Union has raised these concerns at a federal level, calling out the growing pressure on workers. 👉 Share your experience here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/D86TGF6
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
The government has cut the fuel excise, but this isn't enough for disability support workers who spend their days driving only to get $0.99 a kilometre in travel allowances back. This has to change and it's our voices that can make it happen. Sign the petition today. bit.ly/4dII6hB
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Working this Easter long weekend? The Easter Bunny gets penalty rates and so should you! 🫵
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
🐰👇TSU Office information over the Easter Long Weekend. Thanks to all our members who will be working over the upcoming Long weekend delivering frontline services. ⭐
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Cost of living is draining the wallets of workers across the country, and something needs to be done. This week we called for changes across industries to keep Australian jobs secure and workers' rights front and centre. But changes like these don't happen without workers.
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Rent, groceries, fuel, pay. The cost of living is leaving workers fighting to survive, and now is the time to act. More voices, more pressure, better outcomes for everyone. Join the campaign, sign the petition today. bit.ly/AWRPetition26
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Please sign to protect our train stations and support Rail workers: www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/st...
megaphone.org.au
Stop the Cuts: Protect Our Stations
Queensland Rail is trying to force through an extreme cut to stations across South East Queensland, leaving stations without any staff on them after 1 PM on weekdays and on weekends. Unstaffed statio...
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
We have declared an economic emergency - because endless rate hikes and the threat of spending cuts are punishing the very people who keep our communities running. Read the media release here: bit.ly/ASU_Economic...
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Skilled. Respected. Equal. Members Selena, Dawn, Nadia & Patrice from Carers Qld in Rockhampton are all in on our Skilled, Respected, Equal campaign to improve the SCHADS Award and protect equal pay for workers across the sector! ❤️ 👉 Tell us your story: www.surveymonkey.com/r/T9J6RXS
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The Services Union @theservicesunion.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Australian Services Union, believes our work has changed - but the rules haven’t. That’s why we’ve made a major submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the National Employment Standards. Read it here: www.asu.com.au/ASU_National...
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