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.
We will kick off the first of our conferences dedicated to delegates and activists in Townsville on 17 July. What a beautiful location for the start of a very important process.
Twelve other conferences will be held around the nation, ending in Canberra and Cairns on 14 August.
The delegates conferences are an ideal time to reflect on the important work workplace delegates do. CPSU delegates have significant workplace rights under the Australian Government Employment Bargaining Framework (AGEBF) which was introduced on 1 September 2009. The framework enshrines much of the CPSU Delegates' Rights Charter.
The arrangements:
recognise the legitimate role of union delegates to act on behalf of members
ensure their role will be respected and facilitated by the employer
give delegates access to union training during paid time
allow delegates to consult with members in work time and display union materials in the workplace
give delegates the right to consultation and access to relevant workplace information.
The CPSU thrives on democratic processes. Receiving collective opinions from delegates is essential to how we form a position to take to government. Each year we take their views to the CPSU’s peak decision-making forum, Governing Council. At the next GC meeting in Melbourne in September we will consider the delegates’ feedback from these conferences.
Vital issues to be discussed at this year’s regional conferences include:
Progress on the CPSU Agenda for Change
Providing support for delegates so we can build a stronger union
For APS delegates, finding a Better Way to Bargain.
Conference dates and locations
If you are a workplace delegate there’s still time to register for the conferences. Here are the dates and locations. Click here to register.
ACT
Canberra, Sat 14 Aug at Eastlake Football Club, 3 Oxley St, Griffith
NSW
Sydney, Wed 4 Aug at Citigate Hotel, 169 Thomas St, Haymarket
Newcastle, Tue 10 Aug at TLC, 406 King St
Wollongong, Thu 12 Aug at Illawarra Steelers Club, 1 Burelli St
NT
Darwin, Sat 7 Aug at Quality Hotel Frontier
Qld
Townsville, Sat 17 July at Leisure Inn Plaza Hotel, 409 Flinders St
Brisbane, Sat 7 Aug at QCU, 2/16 Peel St, South Brisbane
Cairns, Sat 14 Aug at Novotel Oasis Resort, 122 Lake St
SA
Adelaide, Fri 30 Jul at PSA, Level 1, 122 Pirie St
Tas
Hobart, Fri 30 Jul at Mercure Hobart, Terrace Room, 156 Bathurst St
Vic
Melbourne, Fri 23 Jul at CPSU, 10/440 Collins St
Melbourne, Sat 24 Jul at CPSU, 10/440 Collins St
WA
Perth, Wed 28 July at Mercure Perth, 10 Irwin St
Does your workplace need a delegate?
If you are interested in making a difference in your workplace, find out more about becoming a CPSU delegate. You will be provided with the training and support necessary to perform the role in a confident and professional manner. Becoming a delegate is a great way to develop your communication, problem solving and negotiation skills – giving you confidence at work and beyond. To find out more or register your interest visit this page.
