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APESMA's mission – To protect & advance the employment, social & economic interests of members

The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA) is the largest national non-profit organisation representing professional employees. APESMA represents engineers, scientists, managers, IT professionals, pharmacists, collieries staff, veterinarians, architects, surveyors, and many other professionals.

Our 25,000+ members are found in all areas of public and private employment across Australia. Members range from senior managers, and employees of the largest enterprises, to the self employed and recent graduates. We also promote your professions to the next generation of professionals, with over 15,000 student members.

In the news

8 Feb

Agreement doesn't cut it: APESMA – 8 February 2010 (41KB)
The new agreement negotiated between the Pharmacy Guild and the Federal Government has failed to improve pharmacy services or further the role of the pharmacist within the health care system, the union for employee pharmacists [APESMA] has declared.

17 Dec Qantas, Jetstar engineers 'overworked'
APESMA says Qantas is refusing to negotiate a new collective agreement and will not agree to fatigue management demands or company-sponsored professional development and training.
1 Dec APESMA Election 2009/10020
Declaration of Results of Contested Offices – Branch & Division Committee Members, Division Executive Officers and National Assembly members
16 Nov APESMA takes on health and safety
The Pharmacists' Division of APESMA has kicked off its workplace safety campaign with a web-based survey to identify workplace safety practices in pharmacies.
12 Nov EDS employees maintain conditions
Employees of HP Enterprise Services, formerly known as EDS, have now mainly moved onto new HP contracts with equivalent conditions, according to the integrator's most active union, APESMA.
11 Nov Constructive, cooperative and collective way forward at Thales
APESMA welcomes the announcement of a constructive relationship agreement signed by five unions – APESMA, AMWU, AWU, ETU and NUW – with defence contractor Thales.
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Regular features

Professional Network - Feb/Mar 2010
From the CEO – Strength in numbers; From the National President – Change for the better; The phones run hot; DTMR stalling outcome; Vines appointed to FWA panel; ANET engineers a new future; The case for more women in the professions; Healthy prescriptions; Safety net in place; Beating the bullies; Salary growth slows; Backward step forwards; APESMA is...; New under the sun; Contractor update; Member benefits
APESMA National e-News - 28 Jan 2010
Welcome; Share your views on biodiversity in Canberra; Win on qualifications; Collieries' Survey about to close; APESMA examines the new National Employment Standards; Flexibility provisions of modern awards; Understanding the new system; Being work savvy; Member profile; Career coach; Last chance to enrol in your MBA for first semester 2010!; 100 years ago
Womensnews - Dec 2009
Member profile; The Fair Work Act; Emma Miller Awards 2009; Pay Equity Inquiry makes recommendations for change; Salary check: what are others in your profession getting paid?; APESMA Women in the Professions Survey 2009; Professional perspective
APESMA International - Dec 2009
Christmas at APESMA; Job market tough for returning expats; Civil engineering salaries fall in UK, Hong Kong & Middle East: Survey; The front line of opportunity for engineers; Christmas around the world; Living abroad; Keep up-to-date with your Association online; Build a solid foundation: Chifley MBA
Career Edge - 2009/10
Dealing with difficult people; Australians and their cars in the 21st century; 2009 budget for young professionals – how will it affect you?; Performance and salary reviews; Health in the workplace; Clean energy job map
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23, 24 & 25 Feb (VIC) How does Fair Work Act 2009 affect you?
Thu 18 Feb (VIC) The New IR Laws
Wed 17 Feb (NSW) Young Professionals Social & Networking Function
December APESMA Qantas professional engineers take protected industrial action
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