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As part of ongoing discussions, Australia Post has shared the results of the independent testing the company commissioned after agreeing to withdraw the new hi-vis polos following member complaints and CWU representations. ARPANSA Testing Confirms Polos Are Not SPF 50+ Australia Post has advised that testing conducted by the Australian Radiation Protection & Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) has confirmed that the

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GAIUS – NOT TODAY-US: RAPIDE 3… RAPIDLY PAUSED! Recently, CWU members have spoken up about a number of concerns with the comfort, safety and operational performance of the Gaius Rapide 3 electric delivery vehicle. Your feedback has been consistent and clear, and as your Union, we made sure those concerns were landing in front of the decision makers to be

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Your Union is commencing formal consultation and negotiations with NBN Co on two critical matters arising from the recently finalised NBN Enterprise Agreement. These matters were central to the CWU’s core bargaining position and reflect long-standing concerns raised by members across the country. Recognising their importance, National Secretary Shane Murphy secured firm commitments from NBN Co to revisit both the

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The Communication Workers Union acknowledges the recent announcement that TelstraSuper and Aware Super have signed a binding agreement to proceed with their proposed merger. While the CWU is not a party to the merger, we do have representation on the TelstraSuper Board of Directors and will continue to use these positions to advocate strongly for the interests of our members

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It is with deep sadness that the CWU Central Branch acknowledges the passing of former NSW Postal & Telecommunications Branch Organiser, Ronald ‘Ronnie’ Heiler. Ronnie began his journey with our great Union in 1955, making application to join the then Amalgamated Postal Workers Union, as a Mail Officer working at the Sydney GPO. Throughout his career with our nation’s postal

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It’s hard to put into words what it means to take on the role of National Secretary of the Communication Workers Union – but I want to begin where it matters most. Thank you. To my predecessor, Greg – thank you for your decades of service, your unwavering commitment, and the legacy you leave behind. You’ve helped shape this Union

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After more than four decades with the Communications Workers Union, the time has come for me to retire and call time on my working life. A lot has changed since that young 25-year-old walked through the gates of the Australia Post Transport Depot in Redfern for the first time in March 1984. Over the years, I’ve witnessed ten Prime Ministers,

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In light of the recent severe weather event affecting the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales, your Union is here to support you. We know many members and their families have been impacted — with homes, vehicles and essential household items damaged, and power outages resulting in the loss of food and other essentials. As you begin to assess the

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Update: As of 2 April 2025, applications for emergency assistance have been closed. CWU Central Branch members from South East Queensland to the NSW Mid-North Coast are facing significant hardship due to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the devastating weather that followed. On behalf of the Branch Commitee of Management, and Central Branch members across the country, our thoughts are with

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Your Officials have been working closely with members across delivery model trial sites to ensure it continues to evolve to prioritise members’ safety and to protect quality, permanent full-time jobs whilst delivering an improved experience to the public. Together, we stopped the postal pandemic and shut down Australia Post’s shambolic ‘ADM’. Since then, we have been engaging in genuine consultation

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