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ACTU thinks big with future agenda, Union calls for redeployment action as PS cuts loom, Women still earn 16% less than men and much more....

1) ACTU thinks big with future agenda

Australia's peak union body has announced a new campaign plan as part of the labour movement's future agenda to improve wages, conditions and super for Australian working people. Read more here or email cpsunews@cpsu.org.au to request a copy of the strategy document.

2) Union calls for redeployment action as PS cuts loom

The CPSU has called for immediate action to establish a 'whole-of-government' approach to redeployment as the public service braces for more cuts and a tough Budget. Read news item and have your say here . Visit CPSU campaign page here.

3) Women still earn 16% less than men

Ahead of International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March, a global study of sixty-three nations has revealed women across all industries and age groups are being paid on average 16% less than men. Read more here . Meanwhile the NSW Government has released a handy workplace issues guide for high school students called Girls@Work. Read more here or email cpsunews@cpsu.org.au for a copy. Don't forget the CPSU is hosting a range of IWD functions. To find what's on near you, go to http://www.cpsu.org.au/events/index_calendar.jsp or call 1300 137 636.

4) WorkChoices... never again

The 24 November election was the death-knell for WorkChoices. But what can we do to ensure it never comes back from the grave, asks CPSU Secretary Stephen Jones. Read more and have your say here

5) CPSU welcomes new PS bargaining guidelines

CPSU National Secretary Stephen Jones says the Rudd Government's new public sector bargaining guidelines are good news for remove the ideology and create a level playing field. Read more and have your say here or email cpsunews@cpsu.org.au for a copy.

6) Sweet book comp

Syrup, the debut novel by Australian author Max Berry, is a hilarious send-up of business, celebrity, relationships, politics, and the lengths a young man will go to get ahead... and get a date. Thanks to our friends at Scribe, we have three copies to give away. Email rights@cpsu.org.au with your name and current mailing address to go in the draw for a copy.

7) Ensure you’re saving

Save on tax by taking out private health insurance with Member Advantage. CPSU members also get a discount off health cover premiums. Call Member Advantage on 1300 853 352 or visit the website by clicking here www.member-advantage.com/cpsu

8) Jobs at CPSU

Interested in working for the union? We have a number of positions vacant at the moment. If you're keen to make a difference we want to hear from you. More information here

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