EB General Staff Recent Updates

** GENERAL STAFF ENTERPRISE BARGAINING UP-DATE ** At the General Staff Enterprise Bargaining meeting held on Wednesday 5 April between the University and the CPSU, the following issues were discussed: 1.The CPSU advised that they will be doing a comparison with other Unions on Managing Change. 2.UNE tabled a Grievance and Industrial Dispute Procedure document in relation to the Sydney University Document and it was agreed that both parties should consider this document and it will be put on the next agenda. 3.UNE advised they will have a redrafted on-call provisions document completed for discussion at the next meeting. 4.The following responses were made in relation to the CPSU letter, Salaries - More negotiations required Sign on Bonus - UNE to give numbers by appointment, type and classification as well as a profile of general staff. Five weeks leave - It was agreed that there needs to be more discussion on this in relation to Management of Leave. Employment Policy - CPSU to advise which policies they want included in the EBA. HECE Provisions - The CPSU noted the UNE's comments and it was agreed that more discussion was needed on this. Protection Against Exploitation - UNE advised CPSU that they would like more details. Hours of Work - Both parties agreed more discussion was need on this matter. Flexi - CPSU will give draft clauses to UNE. Allowances - CPSU will give more information on this. Maternity Leave - UNE to give appropriate clause. Quality Assurance - CPSU to give draft clause. Workplace Change - Currently discussing University Governance - UNE to advise Council re: General Staff Reps and notify CPSU of response. GSCG - UNE to advise in writing the role of the GSCG Rights of Union Members - It was agreed to have further discussion on this matter. Superannuation: - UNE is currently seeking advice and will advise CPSU Grievance Procedures - UNE to confirm Equity - CPSU to give proposals.

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