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Last Updated 12/09/2008

   

CPSU campaign against the use of Forced Annual Leave
Updated 17th September 2008

The recent CPSU meeting about the use of forced annual for an extended Christmas shutdown, unanimously endorsed a campaign to send a clear message from all general staff to the Vice Chancellor and Julia Gillard, Minister for Industrial Relations.

This campaign requires as many staff members as possible to participate for it to have an impact. Download and print the CPSU Bulletin here. Word 1.01MB

So please do not hesitate, get involved, sign the petition and letter and ask other UNSW staff you work with to do the same. The success of this campaign depends on you!

If you want to get further involved, please contact your local CPSU delegate for more information.

 

 

General Staff Take Action NOW!

Please print multiple copies and pass them around for others to use!

Sign a letter to Julia Gillard, Minister for Industrial Relations, reminding her of Labor's promise to reform WorkChoices. You are welcome to add any personal views or issues.
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CPSU Members also endorsed a petition to Prof. Fred Hilmer demanding a reasonable resolution. Download and ask your collegues to sign too!
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CPSU Bulletin, Please PRINT and Distribute. Word 1.01MB

 

CHRISTMAS SHUTDOWN & FORCED ANNUAL LEAVE

The University has sent out a memorandum dated 25th August 2008 advising of a University Shutdown, and directing the taking of annual leave for significant parts of the shutdown period.

View or Print the
CPSU Bulletin Here
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CPSU MEETING
All Welcome

Friday 12th September 2008
1pm - 2pm
CLB5, Central Lecture Block

View or Print the CPSU Meeting Notice Here
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Launch of the Ally Program @ UNSW


10 September 2008

The University of NSW today launched their Ally Program, a network of staff who are trained to support gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.

The CPSU have been campainging for the last 2 years to bring the Ally Program to NSW universities and the UNSW is the 5th NSW university to launch the program

 

The next Ally Program Training for UNSW staff will be on 23rd September 2008.

Please consider volunteering for training and helping to support GLBT staff and students.

Contact Claire Ellis for more information. 02 9385 5210


Adrianne Harris
CPSU UNSW Branch President and UNSW Ally

CHRISTMAS SHUTDOWN

The University has sent out a memorandum dated 25th August 2008 advising of a University Shutdown, and directing the taking of annual leave for significant parts of the shutdown period.

Members have expressed concerns about this practice and the CPSU has demanded a meeting with UNSW HR.

Please contact one of your CPSU Delegates for more information or to express your concerns, which we can also take to HR.

 

View or Print the CPSU Bulletin Here
PDF File, Size 132KB

 

CPSU Pay Rise
BBQ - 2.5%

COFA
Wed 25th June 2008
Main Quad 1pm

UNSW
Thurs 26th June 2008
"Incuding Bev's Farwell"
Matthews Pavillions 1-2pm

Bev Crane was the CPSU Branch President for over a decade and continued to support the UNSW Branch as a CPSU organiser for another four years. The pay rise BBQ at UNSW will also be a farewell Bev BBQ

Please RSVP by contacting a CPSU Delegate or Organiser

CPSU Head Office 02 9220 0976

CPSU Branch President, Adrianne Harris x53426

CPSU Super Campaign

Check YOUR Super! To find out how, check out the CPSU Super Bulletins ==>

CPSU Super Forum Coming

May 22nd 2008

CPSU Super Bulletin One

CPSU Super Bulletin Two

June 2007 - Member's 2.5% Pay Rise HAPPY PAY DAY!!!

This is one of your guaranteed pay rises in your CPSU negotiated agreement. Please print this really cool poster for your desk!

Enrolled to Vote - Check YOUR Enrollment Today

The new laws affecting enrollment means the day that the federal election is called, new or updated enrollements stop. Its important that everyone checks their details to make sure they're enrolled to vote properly.
Enroll To Vote Flyer

The Latest UNSW General Staff Enterprise Agreement - HERE

URGENT! August 2006

UNSW Announces Mass Redundancies for General Staff
Divisional General Staff have received an email calling for University Wide Voluntary Redundancies with possible FORCED Redundancies later.
ALL General Staff are invited to come to an All General Staff Meeting with UNSW CPSU Branch
Tuesday 29th August
1pm - 2pm
Call 0438 485 535 for more information and confirmed location

Broadbanding is in full swing at UNSW. If you believe that your position has not been correctly evaluated you can appeal.

Vice Chancellor Rory Hume plans to issue all papers relevant to the Professor Hall enquiry. Read the story from Tharunka's point of view.

UNSW CPSU Branch office now open. Visit the office in the Mathews Arcade. Blake Stephens or Bev Crane and other delegates are in the office to assist you with advice and information Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm.. Ring ext 58717 or email cpsu@unsw.edu.au for an appointment.

Been a bit hot at work lately. Read the CPSU "Hot Work" policy. When it hits 26°C indoors or 30°C outdoors its time to take action.

 

 

 

 

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