PS News: Union Summer, Holiday Hours & Member Fees
In this Open Channel we look at the Young Unionists Network's Union Summer 2008, CPSU's office hours over Christmas, the CPSU end of year Financial Report and the annual Membership Fee adjustment. Union Summer 2008
Are you interested in social justice and workers rights? If the answer is YES then a Union Summer 3 week internship with CPSU in early 08 may be for you!
The Young Unionists Network (YUN) was established by the Victorian Trades Hall Council (VTHC) in order to promote unions to young people and engage young activists in the cross-union issues affecting them.
To date, YUN has launched a number of projects that have successfully built young member involvement in the union movement, and to this end, YUN is proud to announce that its widely acclaimed Union Summer program will be running again in 2008.
Union Summer is a 3-week union internship program which provides young activists with the opportunity to undertake an organising project with their union.
The internship includes a comprehensive training program which is carried out by the VTHC and includes classes in industrial relations, occupational health and safety and building organising skills.
CPSU is proud to support this program again and in its fifth year running is seeking expressions of interest from young CPSU activists who wish to participate in the program and learn more about their union.
The Program will run from Tuesday 29th January until Friday 15th February in 2008 and interns will receive a stipend of $250 per week to cover some costs.
In addition, paid trade union training leave as per our Industrial Agreements and Deeds will be available to members, and an extension will be sought to cover the 3 weeks on offer.
Expressions of interest can be made by faxing 9662 4591 marked attention to CPSU Industrial Officers Geraldine Hughes and Mandy Coulson ‚Äö?Ñ?¨ and should include your details and 200 words about your experience and why you would like to be involved.
Initial applications close Friday 21st December 2007.
So be quick and spend your Summer working with others who are also committed to improving the working lives of public sector employees, and the communities they live in.
CPSU looks forward to hearing form you soon!
Holiday Hours - A Safe Christmas to ALL
The Union will close its office on;
‚Äö?Ѭ¢ Friday 21 December 2007 and
‚Äö?Ѭ¢ Re-open on Monday 7 January 2008.
The phone contact number for assistance during the closure is available by phoning the office on our regular nos (03) 9639 1822 or toll free on 1800 810 153.
CPSU wishes all our members and their families a safe and happy festive season and looks forward to continuing our valued service in 2008.
- 1234 new members were recruited this year.
- A net growth of 4,571 members (38% increase) since 1 January 2000.
- 12 Enterprise Bargaining Agreements were negotiated for members this year including a multiple employer Dental Agreement.
- 503 applications for representation from members were received this year.
- 294 implementation of change advice letters were received from agencies this year.
- Operating results deliver a surplus for the financial year of $464,976 (30 June 2006: surplus of $196,871).
Our audited accounts and an overview of the year are available here;
Membership Fees - Effective after 1 January 2008
CPSU Victorian Branch membership fees will be increased from 1 January 2007 fees by between 10cents and 40cents per fortnight based on income - or by between $2.60 up to $10.40 per year.
CPSU rules provide for membership rates to increase each year from 1 January by the amount calculated from the annual CPI increase up to September of the current year.
Click here to view the new rates;
CPSU-Membership-Subs-new-rates-2008.pdf
These new rates will apply on your next payment after 1 January 2008 and CPSU membership remains fully tax deductible.
‚Äö?Ñ??Thanks for voting for your rights at work #
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