Postal

Over the past six months, members at 13 workplaces across the country have been participating in the One Network Trial. From Australia Post’s perspective, the trial seeks to deliver improved efficiencies through various rostering, scheduling, delivery transport and process changes. Rather than a blanket implementation of Australia Post’s changes, in-depth discussions has secured a unique opportunity for members to participate

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The Commonwealth Safety Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (SRCC) has today announced regulatory action being enforced against Australia Post after finding the Corporation breached its licensing conditions under the Commonwealth’s workers’ compensation self-insurance scheme. The Union has long complained of internal performance targets for the reduction of Loss of Time Injuries (LTIs) linked to management financial incentives. In late 2008, the

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I want all members to understand, clearly – Australia Post have a legislative obligation to make a profit and return a dividend to the Government. In reality, significant losses are engulfing the letters business which employs the vast majority of Australia Post’s workforce – our delivery members. That is a serious problem. Whether it be through the introduction of new

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You may be aware of the impending roll out of Australia Post’s new Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Policy through briefings which may have occurred already occurred at your workplace. Australia Post has maintained the policy’s intention is to address safety risks to promote a safer overall working environment for our members. Whilst your Union cannot and will not prevent the introduction of initiatives

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The cost of living is always on the rise, and is often an unforgiving toll on the ability of our members and their families to meet their financial obligations. Whether it is the grocery bill, the petrol bill, or a family night out – everything is always going up. Your Union is constantly looking for ways to ease the burden

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Branch Officials are currently visiting retail workplaces across NSW and the ACT and a matter which continues to be raised is about members’ entitlements to various clothing related allowances. Members should take note of the allowances below and ensure their purchases meet guidelines and any style requirements provided for in the Clothing Manual. Shoe allowance – Retail employees are entitled

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As part of Post’s Serious Injury and Fatality program of work in 2018, the risk of attack by animal exposure was one of the highest across the business. Representations made by Branch Secretary Shane Murphy at a One Network Trial safety meeting have led to Australia Post considering further initiatives to mitigate against Posties’ exposure to dog attacks. During the

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Representations made by your Union at the highest national level have led to Australia Post finally recognising the specific footwear needs of posties undertaking their mail delivery duties primarily on foot. Acting State Secretary Peter Chaloner welcomed the decision and said it was long overdue. “For some time now, we’ve been chipping away at long-held views within management ranks on

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Earlier this year your Union wrote to Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate urging her to review the default Superannuation fund arrangements for new employees who are ineligible to join the APSS fund and had not nominated another fund.   A copy of that letter can be viewed by clicking here. This representation came off the back of damaging appearances by AMP in

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This week, members at trial sites across the country commenced week 13 of the One Network Trial. As the trial progresses, feedback from members located at trial sites continues to shape forward momentum as the model continues to evolve. This is being achieved through the local consultative process involving the local working group committees, through higher level consultation with Branch

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