Union members from Grades 5-7 at the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions reported that they were being denied progression, because they had either not "exceeded expectations" or because their agreed goals were insufficiently difficult.CPSU raised this with DJSIR, making clear that under our VPS Enterprise Agreement:The goals set by the employee and their manager are the agreed Progression Criteria which must be assessed;If the Employee is eligible for Progression and has met their P... -->

We all know that there are good reasons for being a member of the union and here’s your chance to receive even more benefits.And you’ll be helping out your colleagues at the same time!CPSU is offering members a gift voucher for every new member recruited over the next 3 months.Simply make sure your name is noted as the referral when the new member applies to join CPSU Victoria, and when the membership has been processed, you will receive a Woolworths Gift Voucher valued at $20.Having new mem... -->

We've Kept Births, Deaths and Marriages 100% in public hands.Plan Hatched but Now Dispatched"An early plan to give private investors access to parts of Victoria’s births, deaths and marriages registry has been abandoned by the state government after backlash from a key union and grassroots Labor members." AGE 13/9/2024BDM has been recording significant life events since 1853.More than 400 Victorians each day last month interacted with BDM and that was just for certificate registration and does... -->

A new reproductive health leave clause providing five days non-cumulative paid leave for full-time employees, pro-rata for part-time employees will be included in the new Victorian Public Service Agreement 2024.  Workers can use the leave when they are unable to work because of a reproductive health reason, or when they are receiving treatment for endometriosis or poly cystic ovary syndrome, menopause or menstruation, complications associated with a pregnancy, or if they are receiving fertility... -->

We all need to create sustainable workplaces that are ready to meet an increasing range of social, economic, and environmental challenges.  Research has shown us that across all sectors, workers want to retain the valuable benefits gained through flexible working practices adopted during and after the COVID pandemic. Reduced hours or days represents an opportunity to continue to explore new ways of working that can enhance mental and physical well-being without sacrificing quality and productiv... -->

CPSU members have access to an Australian wide discount buying scheme.Union Shopper is a 100% union-owned organisation that utilises the collective bargaining power of unions across Australia to provide great benefits and savings to members and their families.Our major products and services include:Electrical & whitegoodsMotor vehicles & accessoriesComputers, cameras & office equipmentInsurance & professional servicesTravel & accommodationLeisure & entertainmentGifts & shoppingFood & drinkHouse ... -->

The CPSU Rewards program is easy and simple:Discounts are instant: simply log in to our website to find out where and how to redeem your benefits. There are no points to collect, so you’ll get your discounts straight away.Unlimited savings on a wide range of products and services - take advantage of your favourite benefits as many times as you like.Examples of CPSU Rewards:Discounted cinema tickets - save up to 50% of the normal ticket priceA range of discounted gift cards from retailers like ... -->

CPSU is a proud part-owner of Co-Power, an electricity cooperative which offers affordable and clean electricity to households across Australia. By switching to CoPower you are helping take the power back from huge energy corporations for the benefit of people and the planet. With other unions and community organisations we have built a non-profit retail energy co-operative that is member-owned and member-run. Energy usage at wholesale rates We never increase our rates for profit Highl... -->

CPSU members and their partner/spouse are each entitled to a free standard Will from Maurice Blackburn Lawyers and Safewill. This service is usually priced at $160.00 per Will.To use this service you'll need to know your union membership number and the CPSU Discount Code "CPSU-SV649".Visit http://unionwills.com.au and select the option "Start your free Standard Will with Safewill". After registering your new account with Safewill, you'll be asked for your date of birth, your union member number ... -->

The union movement has achieved some of the very big reforms that we set our sights on eight years ago that will fundamentally change workers’ rights for the better as well as fixing some of the issues that were outstanding with the Closing Loopholes Bill Mark 2 passing the Senate. The big ticket items are:1.    A definition of “employee” that overturns regressive High Court decisions which opened a path out of employment rights for all workers2.    A stronger definition of casual wo... -->

CPSU in conjunction with G&C Mutual Bank provide a tertiary scholarship program each year, awarding $1,000 per year to support those members and their families attempting a suitable tertiary course with a demonstrated need.Go to the Scholarship section to check your eligibility and to apply.... -->

G&C Mutual Bank (formerly SGE Credit Union) offers financial products and services to all CPSU Victoria members. G&C is a member owned bank and one of Australia's most successful and progressive Mutual ADI's.G&C has been providing an extensive and continually improving range of financial products, services and facilities since 1959.Who can join?Everyone can join as G&C Mutual Bank caters for employees of the State Government of NSW and Victoria, the community and other groups and their families.... -->

Members with an Industry Super Fund can access financial planning through Industry Fund Services Financial Planning.Please visit ifs.net.au to obtain more information.... -->

CPSU Victoria offers regular training and workshops for delegates and members on topics including health and safety, workplace gender equality, secure employment and ending bullying and harassment.Check out our courses section for more details on available training courses.... -->