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CPSU split on APS-wide pay bargaining, as some members call for more aggressive approach

Section of union pushes to reject 11.2 per cent offer.

The Canberra Times

Labor eyeing changes to ‘punitive’ mutual obligations for jobseekers, draft party platform suggests

Commitment to review welfare rules for unemployed people has lifted expectations the government will axe requirements such as work for the dole

The Guardian - AU

Union slams 'outdated opinions' after APS working from home win

Debate has erupted around flexible work in the public sector.

The Canberra Times

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University unions at war with each other over industrial dispute

One of the unions involved in the messy dispute has criticised academics for going on strike and withdrawn from negotiations.

Newcastle Herald

NT public service workers union says pay deal has been struck with NT government

The union representing NT public sector workers says it has stuck a pay agreement with the government that will see workers receive two $2,000 lump sum bonuses, as well as at least a $2,000 pay rise months.

ABC News

Labor urged to return employment services to public sector amid warning over mutual obligations

Union says compliance measures do more harm than good as Acoss analysis reveals they disproportionately affect vulnerable jobseekers

The Guardian - AU

CPSU takes NT government to Fair Work Commission over public service pay offer

The union representing public servants is still in the dark about elements of a 2 per cent pay increase promised more than six months ago, with the NT government taken to the Fair Work Commission.

ABC News

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Warnings raised as PwC paid $8.7m to collect Australian aged care data while helping to set industry prices

Greens and unions raise spectre of potential conflicts of interest as consultancy firm defends against tax scandal

The Guardian - AU

Consulting firm KPMG paid to audit Australian aged care homes while also advising providers

Public sector union says reliance on consultants is problematic as perceived conflicts of interest could damage public trust

The Guardian - AU

SBS staff to vote on new pay deal as unions push for career progression and improved rostering

A new pay classification system and rostering have emerged as two key issues for unionised staff at the SBS.

Crikey

CHS stop outsource of fetal medicine unit roles and services

The move to outsource the roles had angered unions.

The Canberra Times

'Dangerous precedent': Anger at fetal medicine unit outsourcing

The CPSU has lodged a formal dispute with Canberra Health Services.

The Canberra Times

Latest revelations of harassment at Australia’s Antarctic program raise hopes for change

Second report detailing disturbing workplace culture at division has put onus on government to enact major reform

The Guardian - AU

APS pay talks to focus on boost for lowest-paid workers

Initial steps to address pay for people in the lowest-paid agencies will be taken, the public service commission says.

The Canberra Times

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'Improved' government bargaining position on APS pay: CPSU

Making conditions across the APS more common will be a 'considerable challenge'.

ABC News

Injured worker taken to Bendigo hospital after alleged attack on Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre staff

The Victorian government has denied union claims staffing numbers were an issue on Saturday night when a worker at Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre was allegedly attacked by a group of inmates.

AAP

Union lashed over $1bn Vic consultancy costs complaint

The Victorian Labor government has spent close to $1 billion on consultancy agencies since it was first elected in 2014, new union data shows.

AAP

Striking ABC workers proclaim solidarity forever

ABC staff around Australia have walked off the job for the first time in 17 years to protest an ongoing pay dispute with the national broadcaster's management.

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ABC strike results in broadcast outages after angry staff walk off the job

Strike action across the ABC resulted in disruptions to programs on Wednesday morning for the first time in more than a decade.

The Guardian - AU

ABC staff to walk off the job on 7 March in first industrial action in 17 years

Strike over latest pay offer from management timed to make it difficult to cover Reserve Bank’s scheduled board meeting and cash rate announcement

Crikey

ABC staff to strike for 40 minutes next Tuesday, in hope for better pay deal

The national broadcaster’s media union workforce have voted in support of a walkout next Tuesday from 2pm.

The Canberra Times

ACT govt accused of pursuing 'sexist wages policy'

The CPSU says the government's offer would overwhelmingly benefit a male workforce.

The Guardian - AU

Laura Tingle a step closer to ABC board with staff union’s surprise endorsement

The Community and Public Sector Union held a merit-based selection process and chose the political editor of 7.30

ABC News

DFAT accused of bungling 2023 graduate program recruitment, excluding diverse candidates

The CPSU writes to DFAT alleging that more than a quarter of the applicants who got a conditional offer to join the program were rejected months later, and that many who could not get their security clearances in time to join were from diverse backgrounds.

The Canberra Times

APS staff allowed to work on Australia Day after Morrison rule revoked

Former prime minister Scott Morrison issued a directive shortly before the election, removing the ability to allow APS staff to arrange a substitute day for Australia Day and other public holidays.

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