S o . . . W h a t ’ s a U n i o n ?

w h a t ’ s i t d o ?

H o w t o b e U N I O N :

Your union represents your interests as an employee through

industrial, social and political campaigns, and offers expert

advice on working entitlements and workplace issues.

Union members are 70% more aware of health and safety issues

in their workplace, and are less likely to suffer an injury or work-related illness.

A Safer Workplace

If your employer ever tries to• lower your pay• fire you• bully or harass youwe protect you and act as your legal representation

$132more per week

The average Victorian union member earns

than non-union members

Better Pay

$$$

1. Join2. Tell your mates (unions are stronger in workplaces with lots of members)3. Claim your dues back on tax4. Great move! You’re in a union!

Y o u r U n i o n : T h e A S UAustralian Services UnionL1, 117 Capel StreetNorth Melbourne 3051Ph: (03) 9320 6700e: info@asupsvic.orgw: www.asuvic.org

Unions negotiate with your employer for higher wages, better

working environments and better conditions; whatever issues

employees think are important.

Authorised and printed by Ingrid Stitt, Branch Secretary ASU Victorian Private Sector Branch, 117 Capel St North Melbourne VIC 3051

Better work-life balanceAs a union member,

you’re 15% more likely to have paid leave entitlements

Union members

all Australian workers

% of population with paid leave entitlements

65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95%

w h a t i f I n e e d h e l p ?

Advice and support

Advocacy and representation

A union is a group of people in the same occupation who join together to advance

their common interests.

A S U

Australian Services Union

www.asuvic.org

Direct Debit Service AgreementThis document provides information to you regarding thedirect debiting of your account. By signing this direct debit request (DDR) you have authorised us to arrange for funds to be debited from your nominated account. You should refer to the direct debit request and this agreement for the terms of the arrangement between you and us.

DrAWing ArrAngementSThe ASU will debit amounts instructed by you on a

selected Thursday cycle. If the payment date is a non-business day or public holiday we will process a direct debit to your account on the next business day.

cHAngeS tO tHe ArrAngementSUnless you have asked us to change your payment and we have agreed to your request, we will give you at least 14 days notice when changes to our direct debit arrangements are made. This notice will include the new amount, frequency and the next drawing date. A request to stop or alter direct debit arrangements must be made in writing to the ASU and signed by the member.

DiSPUteSIf you believe that a drawing has been initiated incor-rectly, we encourage you to take the matter up directly with us by contacting our membership department. We undertake to investigate any dispute and advise you of the outcome. Phone: 03 9320 6700 Email: info@asupsvic.org.

AccOUntSBefore sending us your account details, please check with your financial institution that direct debit deduc-tions are allowed on the account you have chosen.

Please make sure you have enough money in your account to cover your obligations to us when due. Your financial institution may charge a fee if the payment cannot be met. You must advise us if the nominated account is transferred or closed.

cOnFiDentiALitYThe ASU will not release any information provided on this form to any person or institution other than the member who signs the form and the financial institu-tion cited in the form.

I agree to become a member of the Australian Municipal, Administrative, Clerical & Services Union (ASU). I agree to abide by the rules of the ASU as amended from time to time. I authorise the ASU to act on my behalf in respect of any negotiations, discussions or proceedings whatsoever relating to the terms and conditions of my employment or proposed employment; and to be given access to all documentation relating to my employment or proposed employment, including any type of employment contract, work workplace agreement, enterprise agreement or other industrial instrument. This authority remains in force until I revoke it in writing.

Membership Application Form

Section 1: Your DetailsTitle: __________ First Name: _________________ Surname: ________________________Home Address: _________________________________ Suburb: ______________________ Postcode: ________ Signature: __________________________ Today’s Date: _____ /_____ /_____Date of Birth: _____ /_____ /_____ PRIVACY: The Union is covered by the provisions of the Privacy Act 1998.

You can view the Union’s Privacy Statement at www.asuvic.org/members/privacy.html

Section 3: Payment Details (please choose one:)1. Direct DebitI/We ___________________________________________ authorise Australian Services Union - Victorian Private Sector Branch (APCA User ID No 062537) to arrange for funds to be deducted from my/our account at the financial institution identified below and as prescribed through the Bulk Electronic Clearing System (BECS). This authorisation is to remain in force in accordance with the terms described in the Service Agreement.

name of Financial institution: _________________ bSb number: ________________________________ Account number: _____________________________Account name: _______________________________

regular Debit: Weekly F/nightly Monthly Quarterly

Amount per debit: $_________ (please refer to debit agreement below)

Start Date: ______ / ______ / 20___

Signature: ________________ Date: ___ / ___ / 20__

2. credit card

card type: Visa Mastercard

card number: _____________________________

expiry date: ____________ / _________________

cardholder name: _____________________________

regular debit: Weekly F/nightly Monthly Quarterly

Amount per debit: ____________________ (refer to fees chart, left).

Start Date: ____ / ____ / 20___

Signature: _______________________

today’s date: ___ / ___ / 20___

Please return to the Australian Services Union

Post:PO Box 324North Melbourne VIC 3051

In Person:Level 1/ 117 Capel StNorth Melbourne

By Fax: 03 9320 6799

ABN: 15 278 369 860

Call us: (03) 9320 6700

Referred by:

membership dues: 12/13

required fields

Contact Details The ASU may need to contact you regarding your employment or membership. You can update your contact preferences at any time by contacting the office.

Email: ______________________________________Phone:(AH) ____________________ (Mob): __________________ (please complete one)

Do not contact me at work Work Phone: ____________________ Work fax: __________________ Work Email: _____________________________________

Section 2: Your employment detailsEmployer: ___________________________ Department: _____________________________Employer address:_________________________________ Suburb: _____________________ Postcode: ________Occupation: _______________________________ Hours per week: Fewer than 30 30+ hours

Workplace issues I would most like addressed:

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30 hours or more per week Adult JuniorWeekly 10.10 7.65Fortnightly 20.20 15.30Monthly 43.77 33.15Quarterly 131.30 99.45

Less than 30 hours per week Adult JuniorWeekly 7.80 6.09Fortnightly 15.60 12.18Monthly 33.80 26.39Quarterly 101.40 79.17

Union dues are tax deductible

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