The Non-government disability sector is facing some real challenges. Wages are low, as are retention rates. Disability Support Professionals simply do not have the respect and rewards that they should have given the remarkable difference they make to the lives of people with a disability.
In 2009 we have an opportunity to try and address these issues. On 30 June the agreements that govern the wages and conditions of employees by most Non-Government Disability Services Providers are due to be renegotiated through enterprise bargaining.
HACSU is the union that specialises in representing Disability Support Staff. HACSU will be working closely with employees in NGO workplaces to develop a claim together and negotiate with employers to improve wages and conditions.
If you’d like to help with our campaign, please contact the HACSU office on 1300 651 931 or by email hacsu@hacsu.asn.au. You might like to consider becoming a Union Contact or your workplace Delegate. If you don’t have the time to be a contact or Delegate, there are any number of ways you can help out. Why not do your bit by recruiting a few colleagues and get them to sign up as HACSU members.
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One of the three key pillars of HACSU's 'Respect in Disability – NGO Equal Pay' campaign is in jeopardy. We need your urgent assistance. The State Government recently commissioned Price Waterhouse Coopers to undertake an extensive review into the feasibility of a Portable Long Service Leave Scheme. The report has found that such a scheme is viable, however some employers including industry peak NGO Lobby group National Disability Services (NDS) has indicated their continued opposition to the scheme. As the Government considers its position this week it is vital that the voices of Disability Workers are not drowned out by employer opposition who do not want employees in the Non-Government Sector to enjoy the benefits that employers have already been funded for! |
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The Victorian Government wants to introduce a Portable Long Service Leave Scheme. However Community Sector Organisations are opposed to it. A Portable Long Service Leave Scheme is crucial if we are to begin to address the overwhelming recruitment and retention issues in the Non-Government Sector. Please fill out the form below to send an email in support of the proposed scheme. |
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Since the Non-Government EBA campaign got started earlier in the year, there has been a seemingly endless flow of site visits by our organisers and there are still plenty more to come. However, there have been some major developments recently which we though you should be updated on. |
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On 30th June 2009 the existing Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBA) for most Non-Government Disability Services Providers will expire. It is time to start campaigning for your next Enterprise Bargaining Agreement! |
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