Australia Post

Australia Post has introduced a new Conduct Management Procedure (CMP), replacing the previous Employee Counselling and Discipline Process (ECDP). This change follows significant consultation with the CWU, with a focus on improving consistency across the workforce, and reducing delays in how conduct matters are handled. What members need to know The new CMP sets out how conduct issues will be

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Your Union has continued to engage with Australia Post as work to replace the withdrawn polo shirts continues. This follows the concerns raised by members and the CWU regarding the safety and suitability of the newly issued polos, which were subsequently withdrawn and subjected to independent ARPANSA testing. Australia Post has now confirmed the availability of an additional interim garment

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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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Members have raised serious concerns regarding the sun‑protection claims of the uniform polo shirts issued to posties. Following discussions held this afternoon between your Union’s leadership team and Australia Post management, interim arrangements have been agreed while further information is sought from the manufacturer. Key Issue: Sun Protection Concerns Members have questioned whether the SPF 50‑rated polo shirts included in the

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Following strong feedback from members and consistent representations made by your Union’s national leadership team, Australia Post have now agreed to offer new ventilated helmets (DR17 and Multijet models), which are now available for posties to order. This outcome is a direct result of members raising concerns about heat, airflow, and comfort – particularly during warmer months, and the Union pushing

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Today, wages at Australia Post will increase by 4%, delivered by the EBA11 outcome that members overwhelmingly voted to lock-in, last year. This isn’t a gimmick, bonus, or conditional one-off reward, it’s a guaranteed pay increase that compounds on last year’s, securing real gains in your pay packet and your ability to keep up with the cost of living. This

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A negotiated outcome delivering support, dignity and choice Your Union is pleased to advise members that, following constructive and in-depth negotiations and considerations, we have reached agreement with Australia Post on the implementation of a Retirement Support Payment (RSP) — a one-off, voluntary payment being made available to eligible employees as part of Post’s ongoing operational transformation. This is a Union-won outcome. A

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The Union representing postal workers today said Australia Post’s positive interim profit has been possible due to the hard work of Australia Post’s workforce. Australia Post today reported an interim profit of $249.1 million, an increase of $215.5 million on 1H24. Communication Workers Union (CWU) National President Shane Murphy said while there is still much work for the company to

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As you may be aware following earlier reporting, this year your Union secured a significant increase to the Retail shoe subsidy – which was increased to a maximum of $250. This improvement was a hard fought win for CWU members, following your consistent feedback regarding the increasing costs associated with maintaining retail footwear requirements. However, this increase was initially subject

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For some time, the Union has advocated for an increase to the Travelling Allowance rates, payable to members who are required to travel whilst undertaking their duties at Australia Post, and the District Allowance rates, payable to members living and working in certain remote localities. We are pleased to announce that those rates have now been increased. The new table of travelling allowance rates

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