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1) Thumbs up for CPSU maternity leave plan
There's been a positive response to the union's plan to campaign for 26 weeks paid maternity leave in the public service. Read what people are saying here and get all the latest news by visiting our campaign page or email us at research@cpsu.org.au  

2) Complete our maternity leave survey for your chance to win
CPSU is preparing a submission for the Productivity Commission inquiry into paid maternity leave - but we need your help. If you've had a child in the last five years, click here to complete our online survey. One lucky Mum will receive a $100 Pumpkin Patch gift voucher simply for taking part. 

3) Sarah's 20/20 vision
Sarah O'Rourke is one of a number of CPSU members joining Australia's 'best and brightest' at the Rudd Government's Australia 20/20 summit in Canberra this weekend. Read more here.

4) Your say at the 20/20 summit
What  issues do you think need to be covered at Kevin Rudd's best and brightest gathering this weekend. CPSU National Secretary Stephen Jones will be attending. Please feel free to send him your thoughts. Find out more here.

5) Bendigo call-centre workers need your support
Staff at the Excelior call-centre in Bendigo are fighting off an employer attempt to use WorkChoices to cut their pay and conditions. Read more and send your support here.

6) Workplace wrap
All the latest CPSU bargaining and campaigning news at a glance. Updates from CRS, DEEWR, Telstra, ABS, NMA, OOSGG, Centrelink and CSA. Full round-up here.

7) Is the 'razor gang' causing a PS exodus?
As a tough federal budget draws nearer, a recent survey has shown 50% of public servants feel unappreciated at work. So will the combination of job cuts, spiraling workloads and burnout will see APS staff voting with their feet? Read the full report and have your say here.

8) CPSU downloads

• Delegates@Work: The latest issue is now available as a PDF download. There's news on new APS redeployment initiatives, paid maternity leave, campaign news and our regular 'Meet the delegate' section. Click here for your copy or email us at rights@cpsu.org.au
• Governing Council 08: CPSU members can now download a full wrap of Governing Council - including important information about the future direction of the union - or email us at rights@cpsu.org.au

9) Privatisation book winners
Thanks to everyone who entered our competition for Privatisation: sell off or sell out - by Bob Walker and Betty Con Walker. Congratulations to - L. Soames, S. Hogan, R. Hawthorne, L. Paterson, N. Runjajic, D. Schabe, A..Brown. S. Nolan, S. McCarthy, D. Lambourne, W. Ivey, J. Parsonage, C. Jensen, M. Dimmock, K. Cole, S. Leonardi, G. Morschel, W. Ellis, T. Prochazka, M. Burrows, S. Tonks, R. Garland. A. Herrera, M. Richardson and T. Wyllie – who have each won a copy.

10) Longest Decade competition
George Megalogenis' acclaimed study of the years spanning the Keating and Howard era - The Longest Decade - has just been updated with additional chapters covering the 2007 election. Thanks to our mates at Scribe - we have a few copies to giveaway - email us at cpsunews@cpsu.org.au for your chance to win.

11) Give yourself some freedom with CPSU Member Advantage
Owning your own home provides you with options and the freedom to choose to renovate, invest or refinance an existing loan. Member Advantage have partnered with AMP Banking to provide CPSU members with the AMP Banking Affinity Home Loan Package, which makes available to you special benefits, savings and service because we want you to have more money in your pocket. Call AMP on 1300 360 525 and mention CPSU or visit the website via www.member-advantage.com/cpsu. Terms and Conditions apply.

12) STOP PRESS: Change of date for CES/DEET 10 year reunion in Melbourne

The new date is Friday 9 May.

Venue: The Celtic Club, Corner La Trobe and Queen Sts Melbourne (1st Floor, enter from Queen St).

Time: 5pm to midnight

Cost: $15 cover charge, finger food available.

Prizes: for the best pieces of memorabilia and door prizes - so just turning up will get you in the draw.

RSVP: by 1 May to Darren Bellingham at (03) 9484 7351.