The Governments decision to reduce its centrally funded pay component from 3.25% to 2.5% is worth $100M per year and will force cash strapped service delivery Agencies to consider cutting jobs and therefore vital public services in order to survive.

Join Our Virtual Protest

Meanwhile the Government has agreed to have the Australian Industrial Relations Commission assist our VPSA2009 bargaining negotiations and we re currently in Private Conference before Commissioner Smith as we move to beat their May deadline.

Call on Labor to bargain in good faith and adequately fund public services.

Join Our Virtual Protest


Anna Stewart Project - Celebrating 25 Years ‚Äö?Ñ?¨ May 09 Intake

Members interested in participating in the Anna Stewart Memorial Project which will be held from Monday 11 May- Friday 22 May this year should contact Jennifer at VTHC for further information or phone 03 9659 3511.

ASMP 2009 Info
http://www.cpsuvic.org/public_docs/ASMP-25thAnniversaryIntake2009.pdf
http://www.vthc.org.au


Member Movie Deals - Both Blockbuster and Art House Films

Did you know that as a CPSU member you're entitled to discount movie tickets to Greater Union, Village, Birch Carroll & Coyle, Hoyts and AMC cinemas as well as Palace, Dendy, Imax and Moonlight?

http://www.memberconnect.com.au/MemberServices/Movies/default.aspx

Order Your Tix at enquiry@cpsuvic.org


Bullying at Work - Revised Bullying Guidance Note Now Out

Preventing and addressing bullying at work is a new WorkSafe publication that will assist people with duties under occupational health and safety laws (OHS laws) comply with those laws in relation to bullying at work.

This replaces part one of the 2003 WorkSafe publication ‚Äö?Ñ?¨ Guidance Note on the Prevention of Bullying and Violence at Work.

Get Your Copy http://www.cpsuvic.org/public_docs/VWA-Preventing-BullyingatWork-March09.pdf


OH&S Courses - April-June 2009 ‚Äö?Ñ?¨ Enrol Now

OH&S 5 DAY INITIAL TRAINING COURSE - OHS REPS
PREVENTION OF STRESS IN PS WORKPLACES
PREVENTION OF WORKPLACE BULLYING & VIOLENCE
SECTION 67 ‚Äö?Ñ?¨ OHS REPS REFRESHER COURSE

All these WorkSafe approved courses are suitable for members wishing to improve their workplace.

Those interested should e-mail pspencer@cpsuvic.org or telephone (03) 9639 1822 or 1800 810 153 toll free.

OHS Training Courses Info http://www.cpsuvic.org/public_docs/TRAINING-NEWS-2004-OHS-COURSES.pdf


Safe@Work in DHS - HSR s 2nd Capability Outcomes

CPSU is working with WorkSafe Victoria to help build the capability of Health & Safety Representatives with a second follow up online survey sent to re-evaluate last year s results and obtain an update of the current knowledge/capabilities of our HSR s in DHS.

HSR Main Findings http://www.cpsuvic.org/public_docs/OHS-Safe@Work-2004-DHS-QuestionnaireOutcomes.pdf


Please distribute this bulletin and ask your colleagues to join CPSU to have their voice heard.

Our 7 day a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year industrial protection ensures you have the principal public sector organisation looking after your working rights, winning wage increases, protecting your conditions, and providing personal industrial assistance when you need it.


CPSU MEMBERSHIP IS PROTECTION FOR YOUR MOST IMPORTANT ASSET. YOUR JOB.

Speak to a colleague today about the benefits of CPSU membership and have them contribute to our successes rather than just enjoying the benefits.


TOGETHER WE DO BETTER!

http://www.cpsuvic.org/public_docs/Work-Can-Change-membership-flyer.pdf
http://www.cpsuvic.org/public_docs/memform.pdf


KAREN BATT
CPSU Victorian Branch Secretary

21 April 2009