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Australia Post review in to contracting arrangements can’t leave any stone unturned
The postal workers’ Union has today welcomed news that Australia Post has heeded its call for action and will undertake a complete internal review of its contracting systems, however said it is critical the scope of the investigation is wide enough to ensure no stone is left unturned. The company’s announcement of the internal review comes in the wake of recent
Postal reform and media speculation of 1,900 job cuts
Today’s reports in the media of 1,900 job cuts in Australia Post summons the beginning of a two speed postal service. CEPU NSW Secretary Jim Metcher addressed media today explaining that under these changes the community and postal users will have a stark choice between paying significantly more for obtaining the present level of postal services or being forced to
CEO commits to no forced redundancies as postal reform talks commence: Union says commitments don’t go far enough
Earlier this month NSW State Secretary Jim Metcher held separate talks with Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten. Labor’s Shadow Communications Minister Jason Clare accompanied Mr Metcher during these talks to ensure the Australia Post workforce had a voice in any contemplated reforms, subsequently announced by the Government. An agreed outcome of the meeting held between
Consumers, community and workers must not be left behind in Australia Post’s two-speed plan: Union
The postal workers’ Union recognises the need for sensible reform to the reserved letter service. However, it will not support reforms that contribute to postal workers facing compulsory retrenchment as a consequence of the community no longer having access to an affordable and reliable mail or post office service. This is particularly concerning to vulnerable regional and rural areas of the
Fight for our rights – March 4 nationwide protest
Our rights at work are again under attack from the Abbott Government and employer groups It has become even clearer that the full-scale Productivity Commission inquiry into our rights at work could deliver cuts to penalty rates, the abolition of the minimum wage, bring back unfair individual contracts and swing even more power to the employers. The time to stand
Disappointing Australia Post profit results no excuse to throw the baby out with the bath water
Today’s Australia Post profit results are no reflection on the hard working staff of Australia Post, according to the Communications Electrical Plumbing Union. “Australia Post workers are more focused and productive than ever,” said NSW Branch Secretary Jim Metcher. “No one is more invested in the long-term financial viability of Australia Post than its thousands of hard working staff. “Obviously
Trusted Postal Service and Jobs must not be a casualty of vital moves to make Australia Post more sustainable
The Union representing the largest group of Australia Post workers says a modest increase in postage must be seriously considered if it will help protect the sustainability of the postal service and jobs. CEPU NSW Secretary Jim Metcher said the benefits Australia Post provides to the wider community were far reaching, especially the job opportunities and diversity of services within rural and regional areas across the nation. “The way Australians
Union welcomes Australia Post investment towards sustainability of regional post office network
The union representing postal workers has welcomed the announcement today that new point of sale technology will be installed in more than 300 rural and regional post offices. CEPU Postal and Telecommunications NSW Branch Secretary Jim Metcher said he hoped the move announced by Australia Post today will provide for the viability of its regional network of post offices. “Rural and regional communities and small business rely
Australia Post can afford to give postal workers a fair go
The $116.2 million profit reported today shows Australia Post can afford to continue providing secure jobs for workers and quality, reliable mail services to Australian communities, according to the union representing postal workers. CEPU NSW Postal and Telecommunications Branch Secretary Jim Metcher said the small after-tax profit announced in Australia Post’s annual report shows important reforms can be made, without resorting to cuts in job numbers, post offices or universal and
Member update: Post’s proposed payroll changes
NSW/ACT Branch Executive endorses members’opposition to Australia Post pay system changes CEPU State Secretaries call for meeting directly with CEO over botched pay proposal We recently wrote to inform you on Post’s proposed changes to the way you are paid and what the consequences of those changes would mean for members. Following an overwhelming response from members in strenuous opposition
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The Communication Workers Union is a Division of the Communications Electrical Electronic Energy Information Postal Plumbing and Allied Services Union of Australia