ATO management has released an independent report which says its Siebel system could cause damage to eyesight
In this edition - Fair Work and APS bargaining - Last chance to update and win - Strike action at Australia Council - Sore eyes on Siebel - Important information on union fees - NAIDOC week coming soon - and much more.
Fair work laws = fresh start for APS bargaining? In two weeks time, a fairer system of industrial relations laws will come into effect - the direct result of the Your Rights at Work campaign and the efforts of thousands of CPSU members around the country. While there is still much to be done in the area of legislative reform, our number one priority should be ensuring the new laws are fairly implemented in the public sector, writes CPSU National Secretary Stephen Jones.
Last chance to update and WIN - Friday 19 June
Changed address? Changed your working hours? Been promoted or transferred? Got a new home email or mobile number? On a new collective agreement? If you answered yes to any of these, you need to Update your Details. And if you do it before 4pm Friday 19 July, you'll go into the draw for some great prizes, including $2000 from Members Equity and CPSU. For more information on how you can update and win click here - If you have already updated your details in the last few weeks, you're in the draw and there's no need to update them again.
Pain in the arts: Australia Council staff take strike action
For the first time in their history, union members at the Australia Council have participated in protected industrial action in support of fair pay and working conditions. In the face of cuts to jobs, pay and working conditions and defying rainy skies, close to a hundred Australia Council workers and their supporters have rallied in Sydney to send a colourful message to management. Full coverage here.
Sore eyes on Siebel
As a part of CPSU's health and safety campaign push in the ATO, management has released an independent report which says its Siebel-based CRM (sales) system could cause damage to users' eyesight. Read more here.
Important information about your union fees for 2009-2010
The CPSU Governing Council recently endorsed a plan to make the union's finances more secure by restructuring the current tier arrangements for union fees. The aim is to ensure CPSU memberships fees are equitable and transparent, and reflect the actual pay rates and employment arrangements in our industries. Follow the link to learn more or request an email bulletin.
NAIDOC Week: ‘Honouring our Elders, Nurturing our Youth’
NAIDOC Week (5-12 July) celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ history, culture and achievements. It is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. For more information and a full list of NAIDOC events around the country, click here.
Airport Economist book winners
Thanks to everyone who entered our Airport Economist competition. Congratulations to Somun B. from ATO, Mark B. from Defence, Paulo T. from Australia Post, William T. from Defence, Louise K. from Customs, Ernest Z. from Immigration, Neville C. from ATO and Derylie W. from Centrelink - who have each won a copy of CPSU member Tim Harcourt's new book, The Airport Economist. Find out more about the book here.
Jobs at CPSU If you're interested in a career change and ever wondered what it was like to work for a union, maybe CPSU is the right place for you? Find out if you've got what it takes by visiting our careers page.
Great travel deals for CPSU members
Shopper Travel is a telephone travel booking service offering great deals for CPSU members on international and domestic airfares and packages, hotel reservations, car hire, travel insurance and much more. To find out how much you can save call 1300 368 117 or visit www.shopper.travel
