Information and resources to help you with your workplace issues.
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FAQs View answers to questions that are often asked by CPSU members.
Support for members on 1300 137 636 Whether it's getting the right advice, a second opinion or having someone in your corner, the CPSU's Member Service Centre is here to help.
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The Fair Work Act The Fair Work Act is the new set of national industrial relations laws which have replaced WorkChoices on July 1 2009.
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CPSU submissions & reports In protecting the rights of CPSU members, developing quality jobs and ensuring safe workplaces, the CPSU produces a range of submissions and responses to Government hearings, Committees and Inquiries.
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Making agreements CPSU members achieve better pay and conditions by acting collectively and supporting each other.
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Enforcing agreements No matter how wonderful the collective agreement is that you make with your employer, it's not worth the paper it's written on unless you make sure that it's followed.
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Health, safety and compensation CPSU believes that a healthy and safe workplace is every employee's right - and responsibility. CPSU also believes all employees should have access to a fair system of workers' compensation for injuries and illness that occurs during the course of employment.
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Harassment and bullying CPSU believes employees deserve to be treated with dignity and respect by management and co-workers and that there is no room for harassment, bullying or victimisation in the modern workplace.
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Behaviour and misconduct Australian Public Service employees are required to behave at all times in a way which upholds APS Values.
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Superannuation Sooner or later, retirement income is a concern for everyone, but the level of detail involved can be daunting for novices and experts alike. CPSU helps members digest the vast amount of information on superannuation with regular, concise updates on how changes to super are lely to affect them.
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Equity at work No workers should face discrimination because of issues unrelated to what they do at work.
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Work and family Juggling work and personal commitments has never been tougher. Increased emphasis on increased productivity to meet operational requirements can result in overwork, stress and fatigue.
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In the public interest The CPSU is committed to promoting, defending and celebrating the vital role its members play in Australian life.
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