There are now over thirty Workplace Delegates and Deputy Delegates receiving and distributing CPSU bulletins, and many other staff members are helping informally. Delegates scored an important win in the effort to inform and represent members and staff when management conceded on desk-drops. CPSU Delegates now have a clear and undisputed right to distribute printed material in the workplace. If CPSU bulletins are not being distributed in your area, consider nominating as a CPSU Delegate - it can be a surprisingly satisfying role. Delegates in Melbourne and Sydney who attended CPSU training courses this year gave very positive feedback, and we are planning further sessions next year for people who missed out.
All members are welcome to attend.
Negotiations between management and CPSU representatives for the new enterprise agreement are progressing steadily, and while the temperature might rise when we resume discussion of the big ticket items, we are pleased to report that so far management has shown a willingness to respond to staff concerns. Minor concessions have already been made and we are confident that major gains can be achieved. Surveys on employment conditions have been strongly supported. Another survey will be conducted in the new year, on PBCs, and we urge all staff to participate. Many members have received advice or assistance in resolving individual issues with management this year.