About your union
Our Union
The CPSU has been representing public sector workers in Tasmania for more than 125 years.
We are one of the oldest unions in Tasmania and one of the oldest continuous democratic organisations in Australia.
Our journey began in 1897 with the formation of the Tasmanian Public Service Officers Association.
In 1976, the State Public Service Federation (SPSF Group) joined together.
In 1994, the CPSU was formed when the State Public Service Federation and the Public Sector, Professional, Scientific, Research, Technical, Communication, Aviation and Broadcasting Union (“PSU”) amalgamated.
Today we are one of the largest trade unions in Australia with more than 120,000 members nationwide.
Our vision for the public sector
Every day CPSU members work to:
- Protect our children and support families
- Care for the sick and get them back on their feet
- Keep the community safe and turn lives around
- Promote our export industries and our unique island state.
- Protect our world-renowned natural environment
- Build the skills and knowledge Tasmania needs for the future.
- Deliver expert, independent advice to move our state forward.
Our public services are critical to the wellbeing, health and lives of all Tasmanians. Together we protect job security, improve pay and conditions for all public sector workers.
To do this we’re building a union that has a strong and influential voice. We’re building a union led by a network of workplace leaders, supported by dedicated, trained and passionate Organisers. Because a community that understands the importance of services provided by its public sector is willing to fight for those services.
Our values are the core of who we are
Fairness
We campaign for fairness and equity and will oppose any form of discrimination.
Democracy
Led by members for members, through our democratic structures.
Independence
We represent the interests of our members and are fearless in our pursuit of a strengthened public sector.
Solidarity
We stand together with all other unions and progressive organisations who share our values.
Stand with us by joining the union for Public Sector Workers today.