CPSU delegates have won significant workplace rights under the new Australian Government Employment Bargaining Framework (AGEBF) which was introduced on 1 September 2009.
recognise the legitimate role of union delegates to act on behalf of
members
ensure their role will be respected and facilitated by the employer
give delegates access to union training during paid time
allow delegates to consult with members in work time and display union
materials in the workplace
give delegates the right to consultation and access to relevant
workplace information.
Your rights enshrined
Effective 1 September 2009, the Australian Government Employment Bargaining
Framework (AGEBF) details the Government's position on Industrial Relations
matters for the Australian Public Service – including new workplace rights for
employees and their representatives.
Under the new framework all APS Agencies are required to develop a set of
delegates' rights similar to that in Attachment A of the document. The good news
is that employees and their elected delegates now have a solid foundation of
rights that are enshrined in:
While the new guidelines set out important new rights, it will be up to all
of us to make the new arrangement a reality in the workplace. The CPSU will
shortly running briefing sessions for delegates across the country to provide an
overview of the AGEBF, listen to your feedback and make plans to implement our
new workplace rights.
Please contact your local CPSU organiser for more information. We will also
be contacting departments and agencies at a national level to begin discussing
how the new rights and responsibilities will rolled out.
Accessing union training
Training is an important way for delegates to develop their skills and
confidence. Delegates can now take reasonable time off during work time to
attend trade union training courses.CPSU is pleased to be offering Fair Work Act
training. For course information and dates
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