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Australia Post workers have strongly endorsed a new Union collective agreement that maximises full-time work and protects important workplace conditions and entitlements in a time of flux for postal services worldwide. The results of the APFWA ballot, administered by the Australian Electoral Commission have now been formally declared. The results of the APFWA ballot are: State Total Votes Returned Yes

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CEPU members have hard-fought many trying campaigns in the last 12 months. At this time last year, CEPU members employed by Telstra were engaged in protected industrial action, CEPU members employed by Australia Post were in preparation stages for their protected industrial action, and Foxtel sub-contractor CEPU members were engaging in on again – off again industrial action. All these

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As part of its commitment to reducing its environmental impact, Australia Post has been trialling an environmental driver awareness program, known as E-Drive.  The program aims to raise awareness and provide training and tools to improve key driver behaviours impacting on greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency by influencing the way drivers think about the environment and their driving habits.

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CEPU members employed by Australia Post should by now have received a voting paper from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) to return a vote for the proposed Australia Post Fair Work Agreement 2010 (APFWA).    The proposed APFWA is the culmination of a 4 year long campaign that included sacrifices being made by thousands of union members when taking protected industrial action

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The CEPU today welcomed the findings of a special Senate Inquiry into the corporation’s medical practices. The Inquiry was undertaken by the Senate Environment, Communications and the Arts References Committee and its report was tabled in the Senate last night by Committee Chair Senator Mary Jo Fisher (SA). “This Senate Inquiry has made recommendations that provide for the better overall

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The CEPU is advising all Post Logistics members not to sign any documents whatsoever with Post Logistics Australia Pty Ltd in particular, documentation that enables an acceptance by any employee transferring their present employment from Australia Post to Post Logistics Australia Pty Ltd. It is important for all members to follow this important advice from their union until further notice

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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

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Members would be aware that the CEPU has fought Post’s decision to introduce Mercedes vans without side windows because they present a risk to the health and safety of members and the general public.  Post has resisted our calls to retrofit the vans with side windows, to improve driver visibility.  To recap, the CEPU: – Banned members driving the vehicles

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The Managing Director of Australia Post gave a clear and open presentation on the opportunities as well as the significant changes faced by the business and what Australia Post is doing to resolve those challenges. Importantly, he made the firm commitment to work with the CEPU and CPSU to find the best solutions for employees and the business. Australia Post

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The CEPU has been alerted by the media to secret talks held between Australia Post and some local councils in Queensland regarding the introduction of Community Mail Boxes in newly developed estates. We’ve also received a slide pack outlining what was being considered – which you can download here.While we know the MD is committed to improving consultation, it’s obvious

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