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Higher Education
Enterprise Bargaining
CPSU Macquarie Uni vote for 19% pay rise
Another University General Staff Pay rise
By David Carey
Federal Secretary (SPSF Group) - CPSU Joint National Secretary
Staff at Macquarie University yesterday voted to accept a new Enterprise Agreement that includes a 19% pay rise and 26 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer .
The deal, negotiated between Macquarie University and the PSA/CPSU (Community and Public Sector Union), also includes a $750 sign on bonus that will be paid before Christmas.
PSA/CPSU Industrial Officer Glenn Conroy said "This deal puts Macquarie University on par with the conditions gained for General Staff at Sydney University and UTS."
The new deal provides for:
- * 19% pay rise, or 20.4% cumulative, for an agreement that expires on 30 June 2006
- * Parental Leave for the primary carer increased to 26 weeks full pay
- * Improved managing change and consultation clause
- * Casual loading increased to 23%
- * Conversion for casual staff who can demonstrate regular and systematic work for over 12 months
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