The Low Carbon Workplace
CPSU Forum: “The Low Carbon Workplace”
One of the key claims for CPSU members in this round of enterprise bargaining is environmental sustainability and productivity at work.
71% of carbon emissions in Australia are generated at work. SCU is one of the biggest employers in the northern rivers region and must play a leading role with actions to address climate change.
We can make a difference at work
The Equal Opportunity Commission in Victoria reduced power consumption by 6% simply by switching computers off at night. Queensland University of Technology reduced water consumption by half from 400,000 KL/yr to 180,000 KL/yr through water saving devices, better control & measurement systems and 312,000 KL worth of water tanks.
CPSU members are negotiating for:
| 1. | the right to be informed and participate in decision making with environmental sustainability of our workplace; | |
| 2. | provisions that promote environmentally sustainable transport for work; | |
| 3. | flexible working arrangements that increase productivity and reduce pollution; | |
| 4. | our rights at work to report pollution and unsustainable practices; and |
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| 5. | environmental sustainability staff training and development. |
Find out more at the CPSU Forum
Keynote Speaker: Dr Mark Byrne - Environmental Defenders Office (Northern Rivers)
When: Wednesday 1 July 2009 1-2pm
Where: Lecture Theatre U2 31 (Lismore Campus)
| President Toni Ledgerwood 6620 3883 |
Assistant Secretary Peter Corr 6626 9352 |
Vice-President Shelley Odewahn 6620 3968 |
| Women's Officer Margot Howard 6620 3603 |
Delegate Nigel Stops |
Delegate Jackie Chalmers 6626 9424 |
Have Your Say at Work for a Sustainable Future
Join The General Staff Union, talk to colleagues about the CPSU log of claims,
become a work unit contact with the CPSU Campaign Team (contact a delegate)