Representing the interests of approximately 120,000 members across the country, the Australian Services Union - better known as the ASU - is one of the largest trade unions in Australia. Formed in 1993 as an amalgamation of a number of unions, including the FCU, the MEU and the MOA, the ASU operates in areas as diverse as local government, energy, water, public transport, shipping, travel, ports, social and community services, information technology and the private sector clerical and administrative area.