Make sure your vote counts - 19 July 2010 If you care about essential public services and rights at work, make sure your vote counts in this election, writes CPSU National Secretary Nadine Flood.
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The heart and soul of our union - 8 July 2010 Hundreds of CPSU delegates have jumped at the chance to represent their workplaces at a series of conferences in the coming month, writes CPSU National Secretary, Nadine Flood.
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Delivered at last - paid parental leave for all - 22 June 2010 The Labor Government's new paid parental leave scheme is a significant win for all working families, writes CPSU Assistant National Secretary, Louise Persse.
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Tackling public service cuts - 18 May 2010 Australia’s public servants are tired of being used as a political football and are blowing the whistle on Tony Abbott’s plan to shed 12,000 jobs, writes CPSU National Secretary Nadine Flood.
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Population increases and PS cuts don't mix - 10 May 2010 The Federal Government must find a new and more sustainable approach to public sector funding so it can properly service a growing population, writes CPSU National Secretary Nadine Flood.
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It's time for a better way to bargain - 12 April 2010 The release of the Government's blueprint for reform of the Australian Public Service has underlined the pressing need to find a better way to bargain, writes CPSU National Secretary Nadine Flood.
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Nadine Flood to lead CPSU - 26 March 2010 New CPSU National Secretary Nadine Flood says it is an honour and privilege to be leading the union.
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Stephen Jones moves on - 15 March 2010 At Governing Council last Thursday, after 17 years with the CPSU, I resigned from my current position as National Secretary.
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Let’s make sure it’s change for the better - 4 February 2010 With a looming Federal election, a raft of public sector reviews underway and the Opposition calling for job cuts, CPSU members are gearing up for a busy year, writes Deputy National Secretary, Nadine Flood.
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Moving forward in 2010 - 16 December 2009 By any measure 2009 was an extraordinary year - and 2010 is shaping up to be just as challenging and exciting, writes CPSU National Secretary, Stephen Jones.
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Time to destress - 30 November 2009 As business winds down for the Christmas holidays, it’s a
good time to reflect on how we feel about the balance between our work and our families, says CPSU National Secretary Stephen Jones
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For the right reforms, just ask the staff - 19 October 2009 CPSU National Secretary Stephen Jones says it's essential that the upcoming Moran Review of the APS is thorough, wide-ranging and inclusive.
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Spring into action - 18 September 2009 We have a strong focus on all things green in the Spring issue of The Works magazine which is out now.
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Time for a new approach - 24 August 2009 CPSU Secretary Stephen Jones puts the case for cultural change within the CPSU and a new way of engaging with Government.
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A new day is dawning - 29 June 2009 If you want proof of the positive impact of the Government's new Forward with Fairness legislation, look no further than the boardrooms of corporate Australia.
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Let’s celebrate a new era from July 1 - 27 May 2009 While new workplace laws from July 1 bring back important protections for workers, it’s time to keep fighting for a better public service, writes CPSU National Secretary, Stephen Jones.
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Federal Budget will be judged on jobs - 4 May 2009 When the Rudd Government's second Budget is handed down next week, it will be judged by its impact on jobs, writes CPSU National Secretary, Stephen Jones.
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The State of the Union - GC09 - 30 March 2009 Ahead of this years in-face Governing Council meeting in Melbourne, CPSU National Secretary Stephen Jones reflects on the challenges and successes of the past .
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Economic crisis no time to cut essential services. - 6 March 2009 As the economic crisis deepens, Australians are turning to Government agencies for support. But at the same time agencies are shedding jobs and services because of Budget cuts, writes Stephen Jones.
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PM's job logic must extend to all - 25 January 2009 The Government must lead by example in tackling the financial crisis, writes Assistant National Secretary, Mark Gepp.
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Making work fair - 3 December 2008 After years of going backwards on workplace rights, the tide has now turned, writes CPSU National Secretary, Stephen Jones.
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Getting on the front foot - 12 November 2008 With world economies in turmoil, it has never been more important for unions to be on the front foot, writes CPSU National Secretary, Stephen Jones.
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Beyond 'silo' bargains - 18 August 2008 The Rudd Government‘s nation-building agenda for the public sector could be de-railed by the ‘small government' structures it has inherited, writes CPSU National Secretary, Stephen Jones.
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Agenda for change - 23 June 2008 Every ten years or so public debate in Australia starts to focus on big issues we face and the long term policies we need to meet these challenges, writes CPSU National Secretary, Stephen Jones.
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Tough Budget test - 30 April 2008 The 13 May Budget was the toughest in a decade. But what does it mean for public sector workers, asks CPSU National Secretary, Stephen Jones.
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700,000 reasons to join - 26 March 2008 After weeks of CPSU pressure, Telstra has finally agreed to pay $700,000 to 1000 call-centre staff underpaid because of faulty performance monitoring systems. This is yet another example of the many benefits of being a CPSU member.
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WorkChoices... never again - 18 March 2008 The November election was the death-knell for WorkChoices, but how can we ensure it never comes back, asks Stephen Jones.
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