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Australia

Community and Public Sector Union - PSU Group (CPSU)

Australia
E-mail: 
cpsu@cpsu.org.au
Website: 
http://www.cpsu.org/
Region: 
Asia Pacific (AP)
Sub-region: 
AP: Oceania
Passport

A passport to worker and union rights in Australia

17 Feb 2014

If you are working as a nurse in New South Wales (NSW) this passport will help you find out how to join the NSW Nurses’ Association.

Nurses' Forum

20 January 2014

Education support and cultural workers

15 January 2014

Public Services International affiliates represent hundreds of thousands of educational support workers throughout the world, many of who work without job security, fair compensation and benefits, or recognition that their services are vital to ensuring high quality public education for all citizens. The jobs of support workers are on the frontlines of the privatization and casualization struggle within the education sector, and many of these workers face challenges in pursuing their basic freedom to form a union and collectively bargain their terms and conditions of service. More information

Presentation: Australian unions and superannuation

15 Dec 2014

Presentation at the PSI/FES Forum on Pensions and Social Security by Anna Claude, Director, Campaign Strategy , NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association, Australia

Pensions

08 January 2014

PSI is working towards achieving Quality Public Services and Decent Work for all workers through intervention and influencing global policies. Pension and social security is integral in the context of QPS and Decent work. We believe that all workers in all services must have access to pension schemes enabling them to
retire from work and receive an income adequate for their needs.

Australian High Court affirms unions’ rights to campaign for workers’ rights

20 December 2013
Sign for the High Court of Australia

On 19 December 2013, the High Court of Australia handed down a significant decision in favour of free speech and the ability of organisations like unions to campaign for workers' rights and against unjust political actions through campaigns like "Your Rights at Work". This was in response to legislation introduced by the New South Wales State Govt Government in 2012 which tried to take away those rights.

Fair deal or no deal in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP)

02 December 2013

Staff and members of the New South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) attended a rally for a FAIR DEAL or NO DEAL in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) in Sydney, Australia on 29th November. The rally was called by the Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network (AFTINET) and was held in Sydney outside of the US Consulate.

Monday is White Ribbon Day – don’t keep it a secret

22 November 2013
Australian white ribbon campaign

On White Ribbon Day - the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women - PSI affiliate, the Australian Services Union (ASU) will participate in awareness raising activities to promote the message because violence against women is not something that should be keep a secret. By opening this tragedy up to the light, we have a greater chance of eliminating it.

Pre-decision & Information Guide for Nurses and Midwives Migrating to Australia

Pre-decision & Information Guide for Nurses and Midwives Migrating to Australia

1 Oct 2013

Public Services International and the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA), a PSI affiliate, are partners in the production of this pre-decision kit and information guide for nurses and midwives migrating to Australia.