Join us - Rally at Parliament House.

We recommend that people who are in outer metropolitan areas take trains to the rally. Union staff will be on the nominated trains and assist people getting to the rally:

What else can you do to protect your employment?

• Contact your workplace Delegate
• Download and post the Rally poster at your workplace: Rally Poster A3 (186.05 kB)
• Request a meeting at your workplace

Read more about this threat in Services First Campaign news.

Will my job be outsourced from the Government?	What happens if my position is outsourced?
The Economic Audit Committee requires all Agencies to review their activities annually, for the suitability to be opened up to competition from the private & non-profit sectors.	If your position is outsourced from the Government you may be offered 'suitable employment' by a new employer in the private & non-profit sectors.
What is meant by "Suitable Employment?"	What if I refuse their "Suitable Employment?"
'Suitable employment' can be a position substantially different from your current position that pays 80-110% of your current salary. Regulation 3(2)(ii)	If you refuse 'suitable employment' or hinder the process, this will be dealt with as a disciplinary matter. PSMA Section 94
What will happen in a disciplinary matter?	How can we prevent this from happening?
If you breach discipline by refusing an offer of 'suitable employment' your current employer must dismiss you. Public Sector Reform Bill Section 96 inserts a new 82A (3) into the PSMA	1: Attend the Rally and bring your colleagues! 2: Help spread the word by setting up a meeting at your workplace. 3: Don't believe promises that "it won't happen here!"