Shortly Austrade employees will get to choose the type of new agreement they want – a union collective agreement or a non-union employee agreement.
All across the APS, workers choose union agreements. In fact 87% of APS
staff have union negotiated agreements. This is because they deliver
better results on pay, rights and conditions. There are four reasons
why a union agreement is the right choice for Austrade. Want to know more about CPSU and the benefits of joining?Click here.
1. A union agreement equals the right to negotiate
Union agreements
Non-union agreements
employers have to negotiate
employers don’t have to negotiate
you are represented at negotiations by professional CPSU advocates working with your workplace reps
employers may choose to consult with staff or staff reps, but they are not obliged to
all staff vote on an agreement that has been vetted by the CPSU legal team
no obligation for employer to have a draft agreement checked by union or staff reps
2. A union agreement means you can match your employer’s resources and expertise
Because Austrade gets advice from DEEWR, and is part of the APS HR Network,
it is armed with the latest information and tactics from other
agencies. CPSU is the only organisation that can do the same for
workers. CPSU backs its negotiators with research and industry
analysis, campaigning, media and lobbying expertise. One a union
agreement is made, CPSU will make sure that management sticks to the
agreement and you get what you bargained for.
3. Only a union agreement gets all workers involved and gives them a real say
Through workplace reps, meetings, surveys, E-news, the web and
all-worker ballots, CPSU makes sure workers are involved and have a
real say. A union agreement means you get to develop and endorse a
claim, get regular feedback, give direction to your negotiators, have
access to expert advice and decide when your agreement is made and what
is in it.
4. Union agreements deliver better pay and conditions
An analysis of bargaining outcomes over the last 10 years clearly show
that union agreements deliver higher pay, better conditions and real
rights in your workplace.
Next step - get organised!
A union negotiated agreement means that union members drive the
bargaining campaign. The first step in the Austrade bargaining
campaign is to establish a network of CPSU volunteers. Each workplace
needs volunteers to receive bargaining updates as negotiations take
place, to make sure everyone in the workplace is informed, and to
gather colleagues' feedback. A strong network of volunteers means broad
support for your claim and a better agreement. Sign up to be a campaign volunteer here.
