In this bulletin:
- Bargaining update
- Ethical Bystander training
- Win a $500 gift card with CPSU
- Psychosocial Hazard Riskware information
- Keep your details up to date
Bargaining update
The latest round of bargaining meetings have now wrapped up.
The University presented proposals relating to professional staff development, mobility, and vacancy management. Your union continued to advocate for stronger transparency where positions will not be filled promptly, as well as greater consistency and fairness in Performance and Development (P&D) processes. In the next bargaining round, CPSU will take forward proposals including minimum standards in position descriptions and equitable opportunities in professional development, based on feedback we’ve received from our members.
Ethical Bystander training
As part of the Respect@Work Program, the University is offering Ethical Bystander training.
Building awareness of how to respond to and report unacceptable workplace behaviour remains a key priority for your union. While we continue to advocate for stronger education and prevention measures through bargaining, we also encourage members to consider completing this training.
For more information, including registration details, click here: Ethical Bystander training.
Win a $500 gift card with the CPSU
Did you know that as a CPSU NSW member, you could win a $500 gift card?
Until December 17, one lucky member will be drawn every second Thursday to receive a $500 WISH gift card. We know many members are facing cost-of-living pressures, and this is one small way your union is giving back.
Keep an eye on your union e-mails—you could be our next winner!
Psychosocial Hazard Riskware information
Did you know that Riskware reports can be made for psychosocial hazards and incidents? You can log into Riskware and follow the steps below.
Event Classification and Details:
Incident Mechanism > Psychological mechanisms > pick most suitable option
Incident Agency > Psychosocial Factors > pick most suitable option
As with any Riskware report, you can opt to skip your line manager by selecting yes when asked “is this a confidential report?” The report will then go directly to the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Senior Leadership Team.
Need help? Contact your CPSU NSW delegate or get in touch with HSW team directly.
Keep your details up to date
Please take a moment to check that your contact details and e-mail preferences are current. You can do this by logging in to the Member Area at www.cpsunsw.org.au
While you’re there, explore some of the recent updates, including access to training modules. As a member, you are entitled to up to six days of industrial training leave each year. If you’re interested in building your knowledge and skills, visit the Training tab or speak with one of our branch delegates to find out more.
Contacts
Your USYD CPSU NSW delegates are:
- Grant Wheeler – President –
- Holly Eades – Vice President –
- Tom Forster – Secretary –
- Montse Vigo Montes – Asst. Secretary –
- Tama Woodbury – Women’s Officer –
- Norton Roughley – Member Registrar –
- Steve Simpson – WHS Officer –
- Arj Khan – Delegate –
- Fiona Berry – Delegate ––
- Alison Wardman – Delegate –
Your CPSU NSW Industrial Staff