Voting has begun for all staff on the new agreement. In the earlier CPSU member vote, accepting the agreement was unanimous. Now CPSU is recommending you vote “YES” in the all staff vote. Voting closes 15 June.
Major improvements in your agreement
Improved representation rights underpinned by each union having a
representative in the WRC
3% pay increase
Enhanced delegates rights in the enterprise agreement
Flexibility for staff who choose to participate in discretionary work
outside core hours. TOIL paid at time and half, no disadvantage to staff who
can’t participate, and the guarantee that no employee will suffer any
disadvantage if they don’t participate.
After the all-staff vote finishes, if a majority have voted “yes” the
agreement will be lodged with Fair Work Australia (FWA). FWA will test that
employees will be ‘better off overall’ under the agreement than under the
relevant award and issue a decision approving the agreement. When that happens,
it will be seven days until your new agreement comes into effect.
Better way to bargain
Most enterprise agreements end on 30 June 2011, following a Government
decision to reform the way the APS bargains. This reform is set out in the Moran
review which is the Government’s reform agenda for the public service. It has
been accepted in full by the Government and one of its main recommendations is
the streamlining of pay and conditions.
To find out more go here.
Have your say
Help shape the future of your workplace by getting involved in our Better Way
to Bargain campaign. If you’re not a CPSU member, now is a great time to join.
Call 1300 137 636 or click here.
