 14.03.2009 Online campaign gaining momentum – Facebook group to buy Springborg a calculator
Having already bought Lawrence Springborg a dictionary to avoid the
use of made-up words, a Facebook group has renamed itself around a new fundraising cause – “Let’s buy Lawrence Springborg a calculator”.
It’s a cheeky reference to the $2.1 billion hole in his election promises, which will be underfunded unless he cuts thousands of public sector jobs. |
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13.03.2009 March 2009 Fast Facts Newsletter - Union Shopper
In the March 2009 edition you will find:
* Spend now and keep some cash for later!
* Union Shopper Insurance Brokers
* Departure Lounge
* Australia Zoo
* HP
““I have purchased air-conditioners, a fridge, freezer and television using Union Shopper - they have never failed to get me a better price, which often includes delivery. Thanks for all your efforts!” - Birkdale member – ASU |
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13.03.2009 UMail - March 2009
Core enterprise bargaining conference
QPSU delegates met on 4-5 March to plan the collective campaign for new agreements in 2009.
Delegates have completed their log of claims, setting out the areas the priorities for improved working conditions that we will take to the government following the state election on 21 March. |
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11.03.2009 QPSU Schools notice: Have your say
QPSU members in schools all across the state have been gathering together to have their say about what our union will fight for in Schools Collective Bargaining '09. With a huge budget deficit on the horizon and a State Election just around the corner, it is more important now than ever that we are at the ready - ready to fight to protect what we have already won and ready to fight for the things that will improve our working lives into the future. Thank you to all those members who have organised and attended meetings - the feedback is great. |
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11.03.2009 Springborg’s cuts to Health will mean thousands of jobs
Lawrence Springborg has no idea how to run Queensland Health, since he plans to slash $1.5 billion from its budget, QPSU General Secretary Alex Scott said.
“Lawrence Springborg wants to rip $766 million from Queensland Health just to pay for his election promises. To balance the budget in four years as he has promised will require another $744 million out of Queensland Health. The job cuts involved would be an utter disaster”, Mr Scott said. |
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11.03.2009 Urgent action required on climate change
Australia must make every effort to lock in an effective Emissions Trading Scheme as a vital part of a package of urgent measures necessary to combat climate change, nationally and globally.
“If the science wasn’t compelling enough, the bushfires, droughts, floods and cyclones we are experiencing are surely reinforcing this for all Australians,” says ACTU President Sharan Burrow. |
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The strength and effectiveness of the QPSU is built on a network of active workplace delegates. Our delegates are ordinary QPSU members who have volunteered to make an extraordinary contribution to their workplace.
As a workplace delegate your role is the most important one that a union member can have. A workplace delegate is often the first contact that members or potential members have with the Union when they need information or assistance.
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