Union representation is your right

UNION

REPRESENTATION IT'S YOUR RIGHT

If you're a HACSU member who needs to meet with management to discuss your working conditions you have the right to union representation.

This could be discussion of hours, workload, workplace flexibility, rosters or any issue that affects your working life. Most employment agreements and workplace policies include processes the employer must follow before doing things like changing your roster or statement of duties and tasks. You can also check agreements and policies to see if there's a special process for disciplinary meetings or anything else relevant to the issue you want to discuss. It’s a good idea to ask management for a copy of all relevant information in writing before the meeting, and this includes your right to access your own personnel file if needed. We suggest calling HACSUassist to contact the employer to make an appointment. You may also need to sit down with a HACSU organiser before the meeting to properly prepare by looking at the issue is and what the preferred outcome is. HACSUassist offers support and guidance for HACSU members and all calls are confidential, just call 1300 880 032.