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200+ Bendigo jobs gone

More than 200 call-centre workers in Bendigo are fighting trans-Tasman telco AAPT to stop their jobs being 'off-shored'... and they need your help. Read more here

Report highlights off-shoring threat

More than a million Australian jobs in banking, the public sector, insurance, telecommunications and the media are a risk from off-shoring in the two next decades, according to Off Shore and Off Work - a new report from the National Institute of Economic and Industry Research. Read more here or email us at rights@cpsu.org.au for a copy of the NIEIR report.

Budget axe hits CSIRO

The Rudd Government's Budget has hit the CSIRO, with up to a hundred jobs cut and many programs and facilities downgraded. Read more here.

Unions step up mat leave push

As the Productivity Commission continues its review of Australian maternity leave arrangements, unions are stepping up the call for more paid leave for new mums. Read more from ABC online here

Trent Smith case a test for Government

The Rudd Government's promised commitment to open administration is being put to test as wrongfully dismissed DFAT staffer Trent Smith seeks legal costs and compensation following his appalling treatment by the previous Government. Read more from The Age here.

Rights at Work? We're still waiting...

The ACTU's latest ads aim to ensure our politicians deliver the rights at work Australia voted for. Follow the link to view the ads and find out more.

Indigenous workers get organised

CPSU members were front and centre at the ACTU Indigenous Workers’ Conference in Adelaide last week. Learn more and get involved here

Great car rental deals for CPSU members

CPSU members can obtain real savings on car rental for both business and leisure. Choose between two special car rental deals when renting through Europcar in Australia.

1. Deal 1 – 5% discount off Car Rental Rates and standard excess on insurance.
2. Deal 2 – Low corporate car hire rates and automatically reduced excess on insurance.

Call Member Advantage on 1300 853 352 to get the corporate discount number or visit www.member-advantage.com/cpsu

CPSU jobs

Fancy a new challenge and ever wondered what it was like to work for a union? CPSU has a range of positions available for passionate people, keen to make a difference. Find out more here.