CPSU core bargaining claim: Building blocks of a good CA in Finance
7 July 2008, 7:44am
The core claim is the building block of all successful CPSU bargaining campaigns. It is based on our experience negotiating hundreds of collective agreements over the last two years.
The claim was developed and endorsed by the sixty seven-member CPSU Governing
Council (GC). It outlines key bargaining elements which GC believes should be
contained in every CPSU-negotiated agreement to protect existing conditions and
ensure the future needs of staff are addressed.
What's in the core claim?
The core claim sets the framework in which bargaining should occur and
outlines the responsibilities the union and employers have in relation to
bargaining in good faith. The core claim includes a range of conditions that
CPSU recommends members campaign for, such as:
5% per annum pay rises
15.4% employer superannuation contribution
dispute settlement with AIRC arbitration
employee representation and consultation
no increases to hours of work
access to work / life balance
fair redundancy provisions
occupational health and safety
Increase maternity leave from 12 to 14 weeks.
Your union will include specific matters that will be developed with the
direct participation of CPSU members and potential members in Finance. It could
include claims dealing with allowances, leave, overtime and working hours (such
as flex time, shift work or scheduling), organisational reviews and any other
issues of interest and benefit to members and potential members.
How do we get the best outcome in bargaining?
You’ve proven that by standing by what you believe in management have to take
you seriously. We know there are lots of workplace issues to address. If we are
going to secure the pay, conditions, and rights you want we need to be well
organised and have strong union membership.
Experience shows us that by working with and through your union we can ensure
your views are heard and taken seriously by management. You need to
