CPSU members have told the Barr Labor Government that its current offer is not good enough, with more than 60% voting no to reject a deal that would send ACT public sector workers backwards.
After months of campaigning, thousands of conversations and unprecedented member action, CPSU members have made clear they will not settle for an agreement that fails to keep pace with the cost of living or deliver fair and secure conditions.
Members took strike action, participated in work bans, attended rallies and spoke with colleagues across the ACT public sector to demand a better deal from the government.
The CPSU bargaining team will return to negotiations calling for a pay rise that keeps up with the cost of living, cost-of-living relief in 2026, a faster pathway to superannuation parity and stronger flexible working arrangements locked into the Enterprise Agreement.
QUOTES ATTRIBUTABLE TO MADDY NORTHAM, CPSU REGIONAL SECRETARY:
"CPSU members have sent the government a powerful message: this offer is not good enough."
"This result belongs to every member who took action, stood together and refused to accept a deal that would leave workers worse off."
"The Barr Government now needs to come back to the table with a fairer offer - one that recognises the value of public sector workers and delivers real improvements on pay, superannuation and flexible work."
"This campaign has already shown the strength and unity of CPSU members. We will keep the pressure on until ACT public sector workers have an agreement that does not send them backwards."
"CPSU members are putting this government on notice. Table a reasonable pay offer or face extensive industrial action across the service"
