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25.01.2022 my union is CPSU Victoria and Ive been a member since I started work at VARC - everyone in the VPS should join with us to have a voice and get your views represented especially with bargaining for a new agreement underway

25.01.2022 What an effort everyone. Brilliant. I’m on my tippy toes but inspired to reach up because of all the sacrifices and efforts made over more than 3 months, we’ll over 100 days to get us to this day Dan Andrews

25.01.2022 WAPOU Delegates Conference 2019..... group pic time so pick the union boss from the East! Respect the Risk - WAPOU

24.01.2022 There’s many of these welded onto govt Departments who are tasked time after time with great responsibilities and they not only short change their workers but they short change our communities when delivering important public services.

23.01.2022 23 June is World Public Service Day The place of public services is in public hands, not private pockets ... download our poster: https://tinyurl.com/yyh6uga9 #PSIglobalunion #PSIasiapacific #ituc #ausunions #VicUnions #auspol #psansw #CPSUTas #cpsucsa #PSA_of_SA #QPSU #CPSUnion

22.01.2022 solidarity forever

22.01.2022 International Solidarity as #APRECON2019 delegates #climatestrike and call for action now

22.01.2022 Catching up for Christmas dinner with the best team in water #rochester Goulburn-Murray Water My thanks to Mark Gepp MP for joining us to discuss transition and the future mgmt of this most vital resource.

21.01.2022 170,000 union members took to the streets of Melbourne this week. Every background, every age, we demand a living wage!

20.01.2022 Today we said goodbye to one of our own. Bill Slade was remembered as a loving husband and doting father and a ripper bloke by his loved ones. A guard of h...onour formed by Forest Fire Management Victoria colleagues was a moving tribute to a wonderful man. After 40 years of dedication to the state of Victoria, Bill will be missed by many. Vale Bill Slade.

20.01.2022 our Forest Fire Management Victoria team in green in action. planned burns reduce fire risks.

19.01.2022 in a row. What a day. #melbourne #wfhlife #melbournecup

19.01.2022 the team #APRECON2019

18.01.2022 celebrating with our NSW PSA champions tonight. Never give an inch when protecting public services and public sector workers. True heroes. Public Service Association of NSW

18.01.2022 I spoke to another group of 100+ members this afternoon via Zoom and commended their efforts in working together towards a COVID free Victoria and about the rewards negotiated by our team. Working together always delivers great results whether it's fighting fires, controlling a pandemic, or improving life at work. Solidarity. Stay Safe.

17.01.2022 Elaine (Mum) is in care and iso We all miss her dearly but shes safe and being well looked after. So the grand kids dropped over to visit last Friday to have a chat thru the window with E on the phone. Great job Jackson and Ruby. We all can cope and get past this. ... Stay safe - Isolate See more

17.01.2022 back in #Melbourne #MCG #CPSU_Vic is ready to celebrate 8hour movement in Victoria #VicUnions #ausunions

17.01.2022 It’s back on the beers & bubbles time #melbourne

16.01.2022 Birthday Girl. Its the day not the year as they say. Happy Birthday to me

16.01.2022 I did an interview this morning about the Governments decision to build an Intensive Intervention Unit (IIU) to help people in Youth Justice who have serious violent behaviours rectify these behaviours, so they can have a constructive life back in the community. I have been participating in the consultative forums for a few months now, arguing for a change that will provide a safe working environment for our youth justice workers. I welcome the governments decision to try ...and find a facility, whether inside in the existing two sites or outside, to separate those clients who continuously undertake acts of violence against other clients and staff. Its a small cohort about 10% who create issues for staff and other young people at these facilities and the high number of young people on remand needing to be accommodated is adding to the pressures inside. From November to March weve had over 300 incidents against staff. The violence against staff is significant and is creating trauma across the board, not just for the ones that are assaulted, but also staff who witness it can get significant vicarious trauma to the point that many people are frightened to come to work. CPSU supports an Intensive Supervision Unit which will be structured and has experienced skilled staff - meaning staff on units will be able to develop teams and not be afraid to come to work. We need this yesterday.

15.01.2022 these ads show what life has become for working people under the Morrison Government. #Changethegovernment #Changetherules Australian Unions

15.01.2022 Zelda D'Aprano, working for the Meat Industry Union, chained herself to the doors of the Commonwealth Building during her lunch break on this day in 1969. She was protesting a recent failure by the Arbitration Commission to award Equal Pay. Ten days later, she was joined by Alva Geikie and Thelma Solomon, and they chained themselves to the doors of the Arbitration Court. Union women continue to take action to win justice for working women. Hear tonight from some unions winning change today. https://www.unionwomen.org.au/zelda_d_aprano_union_women_fo

14.01.2022 Our fantastic cadets graduated today and being 2020 it was via zoom. An incredible group of achievers who’ll now enter the PS workforce. Thanks Minister Jaala Pulford MP and Jobs Victoria plus Dr Jane Wiesner and the team at Box Hill institute who are awesome and steered our students through their studies amidst covid19. Wonderful

14.01.2022 Were on the cusp of turning around this country and driving a stake into the heart of trickle-down economics.

14.01.2022 Statement from CPSUs State Public Services Federation Group re: John Setka bit.ly/CPSU130619

12.01.2022 Everyday people making a difference everyday. Celebrating our work across the nation. Public Service Association of SA Inc Public Service Association of NSW CPSU Victoria CPSU Tasmania CPSU/CSA Respect the Risk - WAPOU

12.01.2022 Brilliant Work Tom and thanks to your team. Much appreciated support from our Tasmanian CPSU members

12.01.2022 Aaron was very impressive in todays Canberra summit talking about these issues & again in front of the media pack. Great opp w ACTU to get some focus on what the workers fighting fires and helping communities recover need. https://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au//tired-bushfire-w/

12.01.2022 The future of workers, the future of public services, the future of power. APRECON delegates from across our region gathering in Indonesia to discuss campaigning, privatisation & union rights

10.01.2022 retro #ChangetheRules #AusUnions T saturday remembering our 3 week child protection strike 23 years on when their Employer refused to have the IR umpire decide. Hes well gone & Im still a thorn hed say Sally McManus Michele ONeil

10.01.2022 It's #NAIDOCWeek and there's so many celebrations being held online for you to get involved: Always Was Always Will Be. https://cpsuvic.org//Whole-of-Government-NAIDOC-Week-2020- https://vicnaidoc.com.au/virtual-events-2020 #NAIDOCWeek2020 Victorian Trades Hall Council Aus Unions Sally McManus

10.01.2022 Restoration Update: We have 2 paintings in the original Old Council Chambers above the doors. This one represents the Arts. How good is this!

08.01.2022 Today Im standing in solidarity with Corrections Officers in Tasmania who are undertaking 24 hours of industrial action for better pay and conditions. Prison Officers across Australia are with you in your fight for decent pay rises and protection of hard fought conditions. With jails across Australia under enormous pressure dealing with over-crowding and many diverse prisoners, its time Governments in all jurisdictions respect the risk our members confront every day to ke...ep our communities safe. CPSU, the national corrections union, stands with you. CPSU Tasmania

06.01.2022 Birthday Girl. It's the day not the year as they say. Happy Birthday to me

04.01.2022 Proud to be a part of this to keep workers safe.

04.01.2022 Massive turnout for Respect the Risk - WAPOU dinner. Andy Smith Secretary opening evening. Ken Brown: President Mike Cromb Treasurer. Rikki Hendon Mel, Sophie & yours truly - the gals

03.01.2022 Well done to our Tas Team

03.01.2022 fantastic opportunity to say thanks to our workplace reps and supporters on Monday night for a great year with recruitment through the roof with 3,000 new members joining and everyone with a passion and determination to bargain in 2020 https://cpsuvic.org/vpstwenty20/

02.01.2022 our own Clare Middlemas in the chair guiding her final #youngworkersforum for PSI Asia & Pacific #APRECON

02.01.2022 #ClimateStrike international Solidarity #APRECON2019 #ausunions

02.01.2022 all present tonight for the official opening of #solidarityhall and #workersmuseum following extensive renovations- built by workers for workers in 1850s and organised labour is the custodian of our history as a movement - come visit

02.01.2022 Elaine (Mum) is in care and iso We all miss her dearly but she’s safe and being well looked after. So the grand kids dropped over to visit last Friday to have a chat thru the window with E on the phone. Great job Jackson and Ruby. We all can cope and get past this. ... Stay safe - Isolate See more

02.01.2022 Such a stunning #melbourne afternoon to catch up for cocktails w your beautiful grown up god daughter #girlsrock

01.01.2022 Keep fighting privatisation at every opportunity. Always leads to short cuts on staffing and safety and not what anyone wants in a prison remand environment. Well done Public Service Association of SA Inc.