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Friday, 13 December 2019

Reminder: Vote on enterprise agreement ends today


TAFE NSW – TAFE offers Managers new deal in line with Administrative and Support Staff Reminder – Dec 2019 (PDF version)

The TAFE Commission has tabled a new two-year enterprise agreement for Managers that matches the remuneration arrangements for administrative and support staff. Click HERE for a copy of TAFE’s proposal and a letter outlining the employer’s position HERE

The proposal includes:

  • 2.5 per cent pay rise from the first full pay period on or after 1 January 2020
  • 2.04 per cent pay rise from the first full pay period on or after 1 January 2021
  • 0.5 per cent increase in superannuation from the first full pay period on or after 1 January 2021
  • A reduced probationary period from 12 to 6 months
  • Enhanced leave arrangements for victims of domestic violence

And otherwise protects existing employment conditions.

Next steps

As a democratic union members are asked to vote on whether the CPSU NSW recommends or rejects the TAFE Commission offer.

If a majority of members vote to endorse the offer, we will write to staff encouraging them to vote YES when the proposal is put to a ballot of all staff.

If a members vote to reject the offer we will write to all staff encouraging them to vote NO to the proposal when it is put to a ballot of all staff.

To have your say, simply click HERE, enter your membership number and cast your vote.

Voting closes at 5pm today.

For further information on enterprise bargaining contact our Senior Industrial Officer, Thane Pearce on 1300 772 679 or via email at

Not a member, join today HERE

United We Bargain, Divided we Beg!