WaterNSW Enterprise Bargaining CPSU NSW update
Your union, CPSU NSW along with other unions, participated in a enterprise bargaining planning session with WaterNSW in early March. As a result, a Bargaining Plan has been developed and agreed, with the parties also committing to continue using an Interest‑Based Bargaining (IBB) approach.
The agreed bargaining agenda includes:
- A proposed three‑year agreement aligned with the Greater Sydney IPART determination.
- Stability of existing conditions from the 2023 Enterprise Agreement and compliance with Fair Work Act requirements.
- Wages and allowances, including fair increases that keep pace with the cost of living and support attraction and retention.
- A review of fatigue and on‑call arrangements, particularly in affected business units.
The first formal bargaining meeting will take place on 30 April 2026.
The CPSU NSW Bargaining Representatives are Scott Butler and Bernie Finch, with CPSU NSW Industrial Officer Ivan Coates.
CPSUNSW Members Meeting
To prepare members and gather feedback ahead of this meeting, CPSU NSW invites members to attend a members’ meeting:
Meeting details
Date: Thursday 23 April 2026
Time: 12:30pm
Location: Microsoft Teams
Join HERE
Meeting ID: 431 003 748 564 67
Passcode: Mc9Kz7Bv
This meeting is an opportunity to hear about the agreed bargaining framework, ask questions, and provide input before negotiations commence. Members are strongly encouraged to attend.
Contacts
Delegates
Bernie Finch
Scott Butler.
NB: There are currently delegate vacancies. If you are interested in becoming a delegate please contact one of the current delegates or a CPSU NSW staff member.
CPSU NSW Staff