As members are aware, the CPSU NSW recently lodged an application with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) for coverage as an employee organisation on behalf of members. The matter has been listed for hearing before Commissioner Johns at Sydney on 15 December 2017.
The CPSU NSW is the federal counterpart of the PSA for the purpose of the Fair Work Act 2009 and your industrial rights and obligations are now determined under that legislation and jurisdiction following your transition from employment with ADHC. In NSW, members of the PSA are also members of CPSU NSW and therefore you are now represented in the name of CPSU NSW.
CPSU NSW recently reported to members (Bulletin dated 16 October 2017) that The Benevolent Society (TBS) has refused to recognise the CPSU’s right to enrol and represent the ADHC Clinical Services employees transferred to the employment of TBS on 1 August 2017. TBS was joined in its opposition by the Health Services Union (HSU).
The hearing of the matter was originally meant to have proceeded on 27 October 2017 although that date was delayed due to combined objections by TBS and the HSU.
CPSU NSW can now advise the HSU has formally withdrawn its objection to our right to cover our members employed at TBS.
CPSU NSW and our lawyers will attend the hearing on 15 December 2017 and a number of witnesses from both TBS and CPSU NSW will be cross-examined in relation to their affidavit evidence filed in these proceedings. It is possible Commissioner Johns might then reserve his decision until the New Year. CPSU NSW will update members once the FWC has delivered its judgment.
Members are reminded that your industrial conditions remain in force in accordance with your existing entitlements pursuant to the awards listed below and will do so until replaced by an enterprise agreement:
We will continue to be your union and to fight for your rights and entitlements. Now more than ever it is important to make sure all staff in your branch are members of the CPSU NSW/PSA.
Bronwyn Couch
Susan Lappan
Cheryl Jones
Itaru Yamamoto
Helen Goltzoff
Kim Ainsworth
Kathy Nash
Jessie Hartley
Kylie Fulton
Craig Maynard
Tomas Buratovich
Wynette Sheather
If you’re interested in becoming a delegate let your organiser know or email us at .
Dean Allen – Industrial Officer
Siobhan Callinan – Senior Organiser
Encourage your colleagues to join the PSA online at www.psa.asn.au, or see your delegates for membership forms.
