We know it has been a long time since our last update – we have been waiting to hear the final outcome of members efforts to be recognised for their important role in the COVID-19 health pandemic.

Because you are a strong union and keep representing issues the Department have been kept discussing settlement options, while there is still no outcome for the wages case.

Here is a final copy of the summary of conversations.

You are not reliant on Courts or Commissions alone. Your ability to act as a strong collective can change things for you at work.

You need to have a strong voice and be united. That's why your genuine feedback matters! While there have been conversations there is still no formal offer from the Department– if there is any offer only you, as union members, will have a say on that.

There will be a Zoom Town hall meeting next Wednesday, 21 July to provide further details and answer questions regarding the summary. Please register for that event here.

Yesterday, Together members met to discuss the unprecedented pressure on the public health system.

Yesterday we had our second conference in the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission (QIRC) regarding the CSC review.

It has been a while since our last update, so this one will cover off on some of the common themes we are seeing come in from members in OIR.

It’s the last day of term 2 – well done on completing another term! A quick update before school holidays begin.

You know that for years, Blue Care has refused to come to the table and negotiate a new EB for you and your colleagues. It has meant years of missed pay rises and opportunities to make your workplaces better.

We are aware your General Manager Geoff Magoffin sent out an update to all staff on Tuesday about the CSC review. Unfortunately the information in this update was not entirely accurate.