ASU MEMBERS WON
THE RIGHT TO CLOCK OFF
AND SWITCH OFF
Why we need to clock off & switch off
Balancing work and home life is essential for everyone. We all want to work hard and feel rewarded in our jobs, but we also need to spend quality time with family and friends, care for our loved ones, enjoy hobbies, exercise, and rest.
But for too many workers, the work-life balance is off.
Unpredictable rosters, sliding shifts, and perpetual roster checks means finding the work-life balance for many airlines employees is harder than ever.
ASU members campaigned for the right to clock off and switch off. In 2024, the right to disconnect became a reality. Learn about your right to disconnect in our factsheet.
More than half of Airlines workers are unable to plan their personal lives because of current rostering arrangements
64% of workers have been contacted in relation to work whilst on leave – including sick leave carers leave, annual leave or long service leave
78% of workers support the Federal Government legislating for the right to disconnect
It is vital that workers can switch off from work and be properly paid for their hours worked – that includes being paid to be available to respond to work-related calls and emails.
We need the right to clock off and switch off.
The right to disconnect is becoming a reality across the world – in France, Spain, Canada, Argentina and Ireland.
78% of workers support the Federal Government legislating for the right to disconnect.
It’s time for Australia to act.
