J Mcdonald
President
1939 to 1943
We continued holding rallies and campaigning to win our members a 5 day working week during my time as President. We would finally achieve this in 1945.
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CPSU acknowledges the outstanding work, and dedication and commitment shown by all during this crisis. Parks, DSE, VicForests and DPI members are involved directly in fighting fires or in the coordinating centre. Bushfire Fund Makes Further PaymentsIn the last month we've seen the most disastrous bushfires in Victoria's history, and all at CPSU have been deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life with our professional fire-fighters and support staff having once again distinguished themselves in the most difficult of circumstances. Forensic Investigators in Marysville Arts Centre Performances - Audience Collections  Inside DHS Incident Control Centre Our Credit Union Lends Support Parks Victoria Pheasant Creek Office Burnt DownDSE Fire Spotter Dale YoungHealesville Sanctuary members respond by treating and caring for sick, injured and displaced wildlife. SES members are coordinating volunteers. Governor's Message of Support Police Forensic and Crime scene investigators are on site with Coronial Services focussed on the grim task of Victim DHS members are focused on family support roles. John Landy praises DHS Staff who are checking the validity of all claims. DEECD on schools and kindergartens affected by bushfire. Interstate Correctional Officers Raise $6,000 WorkCover Inspectors are also assisting. WorkSafe Advice - Asbestos Handling & Removal
Unsworn VicPol members in stations are taking on the extra work with Police being called away to assist the Coroner sign off on the crime scenes. This also involves assisting external agencies such as courts and solicitors with enquiries that are normally handled by police members. Region 3 alone is required to provide 11 sergeants & 99 other ranks per day for possibly the next 3 to 4 weeks leaving local offenders aware of the lack of a police presence in the area increasing activity unfortunately. State Revenue Office members are processing land tax and stamp duty relief applications from fire affected communities. State Trustee members are offering their assistance as a community service with information about lost documents, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, and finalising loved one’s affairs and administering their estate.Goulburn-Murray Water has confirmed assistance measures for its fire affected customers. G-MW Assistance
DPCD members are coordinating support for local clubs and associations affected by bushfires including sporting clubs DIIRD members in association with our Rural Finance staffers are assisting businesses and primary producers directly impacted by the bushfires. Then there's all the political staffers keeping the Premier, the Cabinet Ministers, local MP's and the media briefed. It's also important to remember that some of our membership are also members of volunteer organisations who are involved in the fire fighting efforts both as operational members and also support members with CFA, SES and St Johns to name a few. To the best of our knowledge no VPS staff or field staff in any agency or Department have been injured at this stage, however Many staff remain in place, combating intense and dangerous fires at various locations. SUPPORT MESSAGES Multiple government agencies are involved and assisting the fire fighting efforts. PSI Donates 10,000EURO It seems likely that a number of our members will have lost their homes, and some may have had friends and relatives who have perished in the fires. Many staff who have been involved will have been through some very difficult distressing experiences. These include trauma counselling, psychologists, and peer support services. These resources can be accessed via the iECC – (03) 9412 4777 or Staff Support Coordination – (03) 9637 8524 (Risk & Insurance Branch: 8am-8pm).
Information will be at http://www.actu.asn.au/bushfireappeal |
Upwards of 8,000 CPSU members across multiple agencies are involved in the fire fighting and recovery efforts. 
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TAC members are administering the payments to ensure 
EPA members are routinely monitoring the 
information is difficult to come by and the danger has not passed. 
Unions have pledged at least $250,000; CPSU has committed $20K of this today, and are asking all union members and supporters to donate to the Red Cross Appeal, and to let us know of the pledge.