A Voice For Members acknowledges that we live and work on stolen Aboriginal land. We commit to advancing the recognition of First Nations sovereignty and rights.
What we believe
- Member-led unionism: we believe union power comes from the rank and file. Members should be at the centre of all union decisions, with opportunities to shape priorities and strategies.
- Transparency and accountability: union processes and decisions should be open and accessible to all members. Elections should be advertised well in advance, and rank and file members should be given fair opportunity to contest.
- Active participation: we advocate for rebuilding delegate networks, revitalising member forums, and creating vibrant workplace committees to strengthen the union’s presence and effectiveness.
- Solidarity and unity: we work to unite all public sector workers — permanent, fixed-term, casual, and labour-hire — to fight together for fair pay and better conditions.
- Fighting spirit: we stand ready to take strong industrial action, including strikes, to secure meaningful wins for members.
What we oppose
- Anti-union legislation: laws that restrict workers’ ability to organise, strike, and take collective action. Union busting is disgusting.
- Wage suppression and poor conditions: bargaining policies and management practices that undermine wages, conditions, and job security.
- Chronic understaffing: arbitrary staffing caps, outsourcing of core functions, funding cuts, and efficiency dividends that erode public services.
What we believe
- Union democracy matters: open discussion and member-driven decision-making are essential for a strong, effective union.
- Public services belong in public hands: the community depends on a well-resourced, independent, and transparent public sector.
- Equity and social justice: the fight against sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism is union business. We support diverse workplaces and oppose all forms of discrimination.
- The right to organise: workers must have the freedom to speak out, associate, and take collective action without fear of reprisal.
Our vision for the future
A Voice For Members will fight for:
- Workplace safety and inclusion: safe, harassment-free workplaces where diversity is genuinely valued.
- Better conditions for all: flexible working arrangements and fair conditions extended to all workers.
- Empowered members: greater say for workers in how services are delivered, with respect for their expertise.
- Stronger protections: restoring the right to strike, and the right for HSRs and delegates to have a say in everyday workplace operations
- Cross-industry solidarity: taking solidarity action as a critical tool for building worker power and a strong labour movement. Touch one, touch all!
- A resilient public sector: secure funding and staffing levels that allow public servants to meet the needs of the community effectively
If you’re passionate about creating a stronger, fairer, and more democratic CPSU in Victoria, join A Voice For Members and be part of the change.
Want to read more?
You can also read a summary of our election policies, our detailed policy platform, or back editions of our rank and file newsletter.