The first two weeks of May saw a concentrated round of negotiations between the CEPU, CPSU and management.
The talks have been productive and very positive, canvassing a wide range of key issues.
Progress has been made on a number of key issues, including;
· Dispute resolution – where Australia Post has agreed to full arbitration
· Resolving our outstanding concerns regarding the use to Facility Nominated Doctors
· Developing a new Occupational Health & Safety Agreement – that will fully involve unions, similar to the 1992 Agreement
· A fresh look at the issue of job design, particularly within MND, to help lift productivity, flexibility and protect the number of full time jobs
· Wide ranging discussions on modernising the Retail Post Agreement
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The agreement by Post to include access to arbitration on any dispute within the Enterprise Agreement is a major step forward – and will help address member demands to have their conditions protected. This is a big win. |
There’s still some work to do but the fact that the parties have resolved some long standing issues demonstrates that genuine progress is being made. There is also a clear commitment to quickly finalise a new Fair Work Agreement.
We will keep you updated on developments, with further talks scheduled for next week.
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