Push for 26 weeks’ paid parental leave in APS emerges in legislation review Federal Submissions to the review closed this month and the APSC will not make them public; however, some organisations have shared their submissions.
Management of COVID cases on Border Force vessels raises union ire February 7, 2022 By Jackson Graham News Maritime Border Force staff are being made to stay on vessels when other crew members onboard test positive to COVID-19, says the CPSU.
Agencies without hybrid work a deal breaker for many public servants, survey shows February 3, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Almost half of public servants would leave their agency or change sector if their employer does not offer flexible working conditions.
NGA says new employee agreement will ‘modernise’ workforce as union tries to stall it January 28, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Staff at the National Gallery of Australia are voting on a new proposed EA this week; the public sector union is mustering votes to stall.
Services Australia says own staff numbers rising as union targets ‘privatising’ of jobs January 21, 2022 By Jackson Graham Federal Hank Jongen said Service Australia’s workforce size and composition would ‘fluctuate based on forecast and actual customer volumes’.
NT offering public servants ‘bonus’ amid wage freeze proposal November 24, 2021 By Jackson Graham News NT public servants are being offered a potential “bonus” of $10,000, partly funded by hundreds of staff being dismissed for not getting the COVID-19 jab.
Union survey to identify key issues for public sector women October 20, 2021 By Melissa Coade Australian Capital Territory A national survey of women working for the Australian public sector, NT Public Service, and ACT Public Service is now open.
Critics pillory consultant work on veterans’ claim processing October 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence The CPSU has slammed a federal decision to ‘overhaul’ the claims processing system at the department of veterans’ affairs.
Union calls for code of conduct, sexual harassment policy to keep parliamentary staff safe August 9, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture The CPSU urges the government to take its role seriously in ensuring all steps are taken to educate parliamentarians on their obligations as employers.
Home Affairs’ proposed dress code rejected for second time July 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The Department of Home Affairs’ attempt to ban staff from wearing sleeveless tops has been rejected by the Fair Work Commission once again.
Robodebt a symptom of overreliance on temporary workforces, senate committee hears July 20, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The Community and Public Sector Union has pointed the finger at Services Australia’s insecure workforce for contributing to the government’s unlawful robodebt scheme.
Union says Services Australia ‘dangerously’ ignoring lockdown orders July 5, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The union representing Services Australia employees says non-customer-facing roles are forced to attend their offices during COVID-19 across the country.
Defence leaders urged to support LGBTIQ staff following ‘divisive’ ban June 3, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The CPSU has written to defence secretary Greg Moriarty and Defence Force chief Angus Campbell calling on them to support their LGBTIQ staff, after employees were banned from holding diversity morning teas.
Premium Interviews Federal budget chance to restore long-standing APS and public sector pain points May 11, 2021 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks The CPSU says now is the time for the government to restore public sector capabilities and ditch the rhetoric that a leaner APS delivers better outcomes for Australians.
Commitment to climate science demands jobs to respond to crisis, union says May 10, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The CPSU has called for the federal government to make a big staffing announcement to boost capabilities for disaster resilience, especially in regional Qld.