The CPSU NSW recommends members vote YES to the Agreement. It provides for a range of significant improvements to the current Agreement, including:
A 2.04 per cent pay increase, back paid to the first full pay period after 1 July.
A stronger consultation clause, using the interest-based approach to consultation.
Better workplace flexibility with a new remote working clause that includes limited in-person attendance at an office or worksite, and an emphasis on the direct leader accepting the a request for flexible working hours unless it would unreasonably affect the operations of the business.
Improvements to parental leave; both parents will have equal access to paid provisions. There are also paid provisions in the event of miscarriage or still birth.
New Health and Wellbeing clause committing WaterNSW to continually improve its policies and strategies for enabling an employee’s physical, pyschosocial, and mental safety and wellbeing while at work.
Improved incident roster and recall-to-work clauses, that acknowledge employees’ work/life balance.
A new continuous improvement clause supporting professional development and registration of staff.
A commitment that during the life of the new Agreement, there will be a review of the remuneration structure.
An additional one day’s annual leave for those staff who have four weeks or less annual leave balance as at 30 June 2022, and who have taken at least two weeks’ leave.
As per the NSW Public Sector Wages Policy 2021 the Agreement will be for one year only, expiring on 30 June 2022.
Members’ meeting
If anyone has any questions or comments about the proposed Enterprise Agreement or the voting process, there will be a members meeting:
