Counting the cost of cuts - 6 February 2012 Australia needs genuine debate on public services, not just another arid squabble over 'savings', says the CPSU's Nadine Flood.
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A big year ahead in 2012 - 23 January 2012 With most of us gearing up for a busy year, I'd like to take this opportunity to thank every member and delegate for making 2011 an extraordinary year.
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Thanks for a great 2011 - Looking forward to 2012 - 16 December 2011 With most of us beginning to wind down for the year, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank every member and delegate for making 2011 an extraordinary year.
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The State of the Union - 20 September 2011 As Governing Council meets to develop future plans and reflect on a momentous year, we can all be proud of what's been achieved, writes National Secretary, Nadine Flood.
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Lost in translation - 5 July 2011 With thousands of APS staff rejecting agreements and preparing for action, the CPSU's Nadine Flood asks... how did the Government and the APSC get it so wrong?
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Protecting public services - at home and away - 23 March 2011 Standing up for public services has never been more important as governments around the world slash jobs and services, writes CPSU National Secretary, Nadine Flood.
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Now is the time to join and get involved... - 18 February 2011 With so much change set to sweep through our workplaces this year, getting your co-workers to join the union and getting involved has never been more important, writes National Secretary, Nadine Flood.
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Members dig deep - 20 January 2011 CPSU members have been front and centre in flood relief efforts around the country, both in their jobs and as part of their communities, writes Assistant National Secretary, Louise Persse.
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A big year for the CPSU - 5 January 2011 2010 has been another big year for our union, thanks to the interest and involvement of thousands of workplace members and delegates.
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Government weak on pay equity reform - 14 December 2010 The Government’s decision to duck the tough question of APS pay equity - and refuse to negotiate with unions on core conditions across the Service - has angered and disappointed thousands of staff, writes CPSU National Secretary, Nadine Flood.
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Cuts are the problem, not the answer - 13 October 2010 The Government should ignore the Finance Department's call to cut jobs and services, writes CPSU National Secretary, Nadine Flood.
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State of the Union: Sept 2010 - 16 September 2010 As CPSU Governing Council meets in Melbourne, National Secretary Nadine Flood reports on the State of the Union and key developments and plans for the future.
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Why this Federal Election matters - 10 August 2010 What does the federal election mean for CPSU members and our Agenda for Change, asks CPSU National Secretary, Nadine Flood.
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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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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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