The CPSU and NHMRC are close to reaching an in-principle agreement and are recommending the agreement be endorsed by CPSU members.
How do I find out more?
The CPSU is holding a meeting for members (details below) about the draft agreement. Then the agreement will be put to an electronic vote for members following the CPSU meeting.
What we have won?
• Management agreed to bring forward the scheduled three percent pay increase, and it will now take effect from the 8 July 2010, or the date of commencement of the agreement, whichever is the latter.
• Access to part time work arrangements will now be available to parents with children up to school age instead of to their second birthday.
• There is now recognition that any gender can be the primary caregiver and that any parent will now have access to 14 weeks paid leave.
• All staff will now be able to access the agreement’s dispute resolution process for all HR documents that underpin the agreement.
Why your union likes it
Overall, this is a more comprehensive agreement with many improvements and recognition of employee rights and consultation procedures. This agreement also brings many of the employment conditions that were previously in policy into a legally enforceable form.
What do I need to do?
• Find out more about the agreement by attending the CPSU bargaining update (details below).
