CPSU School Support Awards
Recognising the people who make schools happen.
Why is the Gutwein Government Cutting Staffing from Schools this Election?
School funding is in crisis. So why is the Gutwein Government promising to cut funding to 65 schools across Tasmania? Learn more about the cuts, and what we can do this election to make our voices heard. Arrow-home Like his predecessors, Peter Gutwein has promised “record levels” of school funding across the state. When you […]
How much does it cost to join a union?
Let’s play a game. A numbers game. Around $2 a day – That’s all it costs to become a member with the Community & Public Sector Union if you work full time (and even less if you’re part time or Education Support Personnel in schools!). 3,000+ – That’s the number of your friends and colleagues […]
Public Sector Allowances to Increase!
Every year our pay and entitlements are increased to match your pay rise under your wages Agreement – but this doesn’t happen automatically. We wanted to check in to let you know about your increases, and show you how it’ done! This week we appeared before the Tasmanian Industrial Commission to register Award variations to […]
CPSU Wins in 2020!
In 2020 CPSU Members rose to the challenge of preparing our public sector to support those who rely on us the most.
Thirza White Elected CPSU General Secretary
Thirza will head a team that includes both experience and new faces. Previous Secretary Tom Lynch has been elected as the new Assistant Secretary.
Tassie’s Teacher Assistants are Battling for Income Security
Kylie is one of the many Teacher Assistants helping Tassie kids overcome barriers so they can achieve their dreams. She’s worked as a Teacher Assistant for more than a decade. She adores the children she helps and the school she works in. “I just love the children. I’m very passionate about high needs children and being […]
Public Sector Workers Saved Lives.
CPSU members protect and improve public services for all Tasmanians and the working lives of those who deliver them. We know since the advent of COVID-19 public sector workers have helped our state to flatten the curve. They’ve continued to provide services to sustain families, keep us healthy and save lives. We’re saying thank you […]
“Becoming an HSR Changed Everything”
We caught up with Bothwell District High School Business Manager Chris Turner, who has been a workplace Health and Safety Representative since 2015 and was in Hobart this week for Unions Tasmania’s HSR Refresher Course. Far too often you speak to someone who doesn’t know their own WHS obligations under the law and has the […]
Union Elections Delayed
The CPSU branch elections scheduled for 2020 have been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The elections for all Branch Officer and Councillor positions is normally held 4 yearly with results declared between 1 May and 30 June of that year. As normally happens the union wrote to Fair Work back in February to advise […]