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Water Sector

ASU members united to achieve pay rises, sector leading conditions and safe workplaces across the industry:

  • Sydney Water: Forced out a toxic, union-busting CEO, ended labour-hire, tackled wage theft, banned unsafe work sites and protected flexible work.
     

  • WaterNSW: Campaigned against 300 job losses and secured top-tier redundancy provisions.  
     

  • Hunter Water: Secured a 10% pay rise, won super on unpaid parental leave, a $1,500 EBA bonus, and permanent jobs for casual call centre staff.  
     

  • Veolia & Suez: Members are preparing for 2026 bargaining to protect and improve pay and conditions.  

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2025 John Tierney Award

Congratulations Michael Platt on winning our 2025 John Tierney Award!

Michael Platt is a tireless advocate for ASU members at Sydney Water.

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A leading delegate, he was instrumental in securing the last Sydney Water Enterprise Agreement and is now driving recruitment and shaping the next Log of Claims.

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His leadership transformed his worksite into a near closed shop, while his role in the historic Role and Roster Review delivered mammoth pay rises.

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As a respected Health and Safety Representative, Michael ensures safety remains central in one of Australia’s most hazardous workplaces.

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His commitment makes him a worthy recipient of the 2025 John Tierney Award.

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