CPSU/CSA

Child Protection workers don't take strike action lightly but after years of being ignored by the government about the crisis within the sector, members have been left with no other choice. ✊📢

All we are asking for is a system that ensures safe children, supported families and valued workers. 🔴

Today, members from Child Protection and Family Services in both Armadale and Albany have taken strike action over dangerous workloads, chronic understaffing and unsafe working conditions. ✊

For years, Child Protection Workers have been raising the alarm about these issues but have been largely ignored by the government. CPFS workers look after some of the most vulnerable people in Western Australia but need the appropriate resources to provide this critical service.

It's a huge day for CPFS members in Armadale and Albany who have taken powerful strike action to bring attention to the urgent sector-wide crisis facing WA Child Protection Workers and the vulnerable children and families they support. Well done to everyone who has taken part! ✊❤

Full Article: https://thewest.com.au/politics/state-politics/armadale-albany-child-protection-offices-close-in-strike-over-understaffing-dangerous-workloads-c-15537223

CPSU/CSA child protection workers stand up for vulnerable kids in WA. Link in comments to full story.

🚨 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆🚨
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https://www.cpsucsa.org/union_organiser_16072024

Applications for this position close Tuesday 30 July 2024 at 4:30pm.

Last week, CPSU/CSA Bunbury members and Branch Secretary, Rikki Hendon joined Public Sector Alliance partners at South West Health Campus for a lunchtime stop-work action calling on Government to improve public sector wages and conditions to attract and retain workers, particularly in remote and regional areas.

Branch Secretary, Rikki Hendon addressed members' disappointment following Government's first offer, which fell short on pay and failed to address members' priority claims and key regional claim items...

“We received a first offer for our members’ pay conditions and disappointingly the pay offer was...less than that of other groups of workers the Government has made offers to. Further, the five items that we put in our claim that was specifically about attracting and retaining workers in regional Western Australia [were ignored]. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.”

📰Full Article: https://thewest.com.au/news/bunbury-herald/bunbury-public-sector-workers-call-for-better-offer-in-pay-and-conditions-dispute-c-15388695

New walk-out for wages actions are now in the works across the state. Keep your eyes on your inbox for dates and locations coming soon! 📨💪💥

Over 100 members braved the rain today in Cannington to show the government that our members are willing to fight for a fair deal. ✊🔴

The attraction and retention crisis for the public sector is well known and the Cook Government needs to come back to the bargaining table with an offer that will allow public sector workers to live and live a better life.

Join the fight, become a member today: https://www.cpsucsa.org/join

Tomorrow we're fighting for the improvements to wages and conditions you deserve! 💪💥 Join our 'Walk-out for Wages' this 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁, 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 - 𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺.

Let's come together and demonstrate powerful action to show Government you won’t back down until a better offer for your pay and conditions is put on the table! ✊

𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣: https://cpsucsa.typeform.com/to/r1SzXuiV

This Wednesday we're taking our fight for better wages to Cannington! 💪💥

Join our next 'Walk-out for Wages' action this 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁, 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 - 𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺.

Every person who joins us strengthens our message and makes it clear to the Government that we won’t back down until a better offer for your pay and conditions is put on the table. ✊

𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣: https://cpsucsa.typeform.com/to/r1SzXuiV

Delegates and members from Kununurra have joined their comrades all over the state by Walking out for Wages at lunchtime today. ✊📢

These members from a variety of agencies are exercising their collective power to show the government they won't stand for the embarrassing offer that was presented, which failed to address key claim items including pay and regional entitlements. 💪🔴

Our next rally:
Mason Bird Building Forecourt - Cannington
Wednesday 24 July
12:30pm-1:00pm

Register and find out more: https://cpsucsa.typeform.com/to/r1SzXuiV

A huge shout out to our regional members who have been taking action in solidarity with our Walk-out for wages actions. 💪💪

The government needs to come to the table with a fair offer that addresses the attraction and retention crisis in the public sector, especially to those providing critical services in regional and rural Western Australia. ✊🔴

To find out more and register for an action: https://cpsucsa.typeform.com/to/r1SzXuiV

With the sun shining, CPSU/CSA members gathered at Urban Orchard today to demand government come back to the bargaining table with a fair offer for the public sector.

For too long, the public sector has taken the brunt of budget repair measures. With 7 consecutive budget surpluses, the government has no excuse not to offer a deal that allows public sector workers to catch up and keep up with the spiralling cost of living.

Join us for the next action:
Mason Bird Building Forecourt - Cannington
Wednesday 24 July
12:30pm-1:00pm

Register and find out more: https://cpsucsa.typeform.com/to/r1SzXuiV

Get ready to Walk out for Wages! Tomorrow we're picking a fight with Government at Urban Orchard, Northbridge from 12:30pm - 1:00pm! ✊🍊

Members across the Perth metro area have turned up in force each week to Walk-out for Wages and demonstrate our collective power. It's critical that we keep up the momentum and continue pressuring Government to deliver a better offer that recognises and respects the important work you do.

It's time to come together and remind Government that YOU make WA work!
RSVP: https://cpsucsa.typeform.com/to/r1SzXuiV

Let's make tomorrow's Walk-Out for Wages the biggest yet! 💪💥 We're calling on members across the Perth metro area to join us at 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱, 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 - 𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺.

Just thirty minutes of your time could make all the difference towards securing a lifetime of better wages and conditions. It's time for us all to come together, demonstrate our collective power and remind Government that without you, WA doesn't work! ✊

📢𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣: https://cpsucsa.typeform.com/to/r1SzXuiV

Amazing to see some great solidarity action from DPIRD Katanning, CPFS Rockingham and CPFS Midland for our walk-out for wages on Wednesday ✊✊

Collective action like this shows the government that we are serious in demanding a fair deal for the public sector, so that we can afford to live and live a better life.

Find out more about actions and RSVP: https://cpsucsa.typeform.com/to/r1SzXuiV

Our members have sacrificed so much for the betterment of the people of Western Australia over the years, but now it's the time for the government to provide a fair deal that catches up with the spiralling cost of living.

We will continue our rolling actions over the next weeks and months until the government comes to the table with an offer that reflects our key claim items including pay, superannuation, regional entitlements and equity.

To find out more: https://cpsucsa.typeform.com/to/r1SzXuiV

Rain can't dampen our spirit!

CPSU/CSA members braved the wet weather today to demonstrate our collective power to the government. The Premier knows there is an attraction and retention crisis in the public sector and yet hasn't provided an offer that meets the key claims the members need.

Join us for our next action:
Urban Orchard
Wednesday 17 July
12:30pm-1:00pm

Register here: https://cpsucsa.typeform.com/to/r1SzXuiV

Tomorrow we're walking out to fight for better wages come rain, hail or shine! 💪💥

Join our next 'Walk-out for Wages' action this 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟮:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 - 𝟭:𝟬𝟬𝗽𝗺.

To secure an improved offer from Government, members must turn out in force to show our strength... Bring an umbrella, wear your red shirt, and get ready to join the fight for the wages you deserve! ✊

Click for more info about upcomming walk-outs and/or to RSVP: https://cpsucsa.typeform.com/to/r1SzXuiV

This week we reflect on and celebrate the important contribution that the First Nations Peoples of this land provide to our culture, union and movement as a whole.

We encourage all Australians to learn about the cultures and history of the oldest continuous living culture on earth by attending events and activities held across the state and country.

Today was the first of our series of rolling actions, with our members walking out to show the government that we need a fair deal to meet the spiralling cost of living. Thank you to everyone who took part, including many of our public sector alliance partners and members outside of the CBD who staged solidarity actions in their own workplaces. Well done! ✊

The government is well aware there is an attraction and retention crisis in the public sector but has failed to listen to members and instead provided you with an initial offer that ignored your priority claim items for pay, superannuation, a 4 day work week trial, regional entitlements, parental leave and more. Members deserve a meaningful offer and they are ready to fight for it!

Our next rally:
Wednesday 10 July
Wellington Square
12:30-1pm

RSVP and find out more. https://cpsucsa.typeform.com/to/r1SzXuiV

Today, our Branch Secretary, Rikki Hendon, published an editorial in the West Australian calling for the government to proactively address the retention crisis in the public sector.

In addition to a trial for a 4 day work week, we are calling on the government to properly respond to our key claim items including pay, parental leave and regional entitlements.

Today is the first day in our series of rolling collective actions to ensure the government hears our call for a fair deal for the WA Public Sector.

Find out more and RSVP: https://cpsucsa.typeform.com/to/r1SzXuiV

It's time to fight for the wages you deserve!

Join our 'Walk-out for Wages' tomorrow, 3rd July from 12:30pm - 1:00pm at Supreme Court Gardens. It's time for us to come together and take strong collective action to remind Government YOU make WA work!

Throughout July, we will be holding lunchtime 'Walk-out for Wages' actions in Perth CBD (and beyond) to put pressure on Government to deliver a better offer for your union agreement.

Find out more and RSVP: https://cpsucsa.typeform.com/to/r1SzXuiV

A friendly reminder that all members will be emailed their 2023/24 tax statements from 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟯 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. This includes those who have resigned or retired during the financial year.

Login to your member portal to make sure your contact details are up to date: https://member.cpsucsa.org/

💬 More questions? Check out our Tax Statement FAQs: https://www.cpsucsa.org/tax_statements

Fantastic to see members from the Department of Justice and Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage at 140 Williams Street coming together today for a Paid Union Meeting!🌟😍

Big things are in the works! Over the next few weeks we'll be ramping up action in our fight to secure a better offer from Government for Your Union Agreement 2024. Members, keep your eyes on your inbox and watch this space! 👀

Not a member? Join Today! https://member.cpsucsa.org/members/join

CPFS members won't give up the fight until Government delivers real outcomes that address the pressing crisis facing our Child Protection system! 💪💥

Well done Perth District Office and Northam Office members! Thank you for standing with your Child Protection colleagues from across WA by taking action to create a safer and healthier child protection system for workers and for vulnerable young people and families who rely on the delivery of your services. Keep up the fight! ✊

During this morning's Online Delegate Briefing, your workplace delegates voted overwhelmingly to reject Government's first offer, which fails to address your key priority claim items and falls significantly short on our initial ask for pay.

This afternoon, your Branch Secretary, Rikki Hendon, addressed the media to share the decision of CPSU/CSA delegates and announce our rejection of Government's first offer for the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024, stating:
"...On a range of core matters that are extremely important to our members - that are high priorities for our members, this offer doesn't stack up. And today, our delegates have rejected that offer and determined to keep campaigning for a better deal."

Over the coming weeks and months, CPSU/CSA members in workplaces across WA will now begin to take escalated action until Government comes back with a fair offer that will allow our members to catch up and keep up with the spiralling cost of living. 💪

Visit our website to get the latest on YUA24: https://www.cpsucsa.org/youragreement

Not a member? Sign up below:
https://member.cpsucsa.org/members/join

Yesterday we received the first offer for your Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024. While our team of Industrial Officers are working hard to upack the offer in full for members, our initial takeaway is that the offer falls short on pay and includes NO response to your priority claim items.

We will be discussing the offer in detail with Delegates at tomorrow's Online Delegate Briefing. We strongly encourage Delegates to register now for this important meeting: https://www.cpsucsa.org/all_delegates_briefing_12062024

It is time to decide if we should reject Government's offer and keep fighting for a better outcome. Make sure your voice is heard by talking to your delegate today and keep a close eye on your inbox throughout the week for a comprehensive overview of the offer and next steps. ✊

Not a member? Join today!
https://member.cpsucsa.org/members/join

Last week, members from State Solicitor's Office, Mount Lawley TAFE, Applecross Senior High School, and the Department of Premier and Cabinet ran meetings and took actions to ensure that Government hears their call to deliver meaningful pay and conditions for all public sector workers. We know that when we speak up together, we protect one another and improve our capacity to win! 💪

Visit our website to get the latest on YUA24: https://www.cpsucsa.org/youragreement

Not a member? Sign up below:
https://member.cpsucsa.org/members/join

On Friday's, we wear red 🛑🔴💃

Our members at David Malcolm Justice Centre - representing GESB, Treasury, State Solicitor's Office and the Office of the Public Advocate - taking action today to fight for a pay rise to catch up and keep up with the spiralling cost of living as well as a better superannuation system with the reintroduction of West State Super. ✊

With the expiry of the agreement rapidly approaching, we are calling on the government to offer a fair deal to ensure the future of public services in Western Australia. Talk to your delegates about the kinds of action you're willing to take to secure an offer!

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 = 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿.
Share this post with a friend and encourage them to join the fight for better public sector pay and conditions!✊ Not a member? Join Today!
https://member.cpsucsa.org/members/join

CPFS members from Geraldton are continuing the action from the last few days!💪 Government needs to address the systemic issues with workload and resources for our members so that they can safely provide vital support to at-risk children and families throughout the state. Urgent action must be taken now!