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Post Logistics members: Don’t sign PLA documents
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
Post EBA7: Making progress on new agreement
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
Mercedes vans decision: changes need to be made
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
Post FWA Summit: What we achieved
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
Community mail boxes: Post caught out on secret talks
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
Australia Post and Union agree on way forward
The CEPU, CPSU and Australia Post have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), outlining a framework for negotiations to achieve a new Fair Work Agreement. The MOU is a result of recent discussions between Australia Post, the CEPU and CPSU. The MOU is a major step forward in building a stronger relationship between Australia Post and the CEPU and CPSU,
CEPU calls on Senate to stop FND abuse
The CEPU appeared before a special Senate Inquiry in Melbourne today, calling for an end to the way Australia Post uses company doctors.The Senate set up this Inquiry in October last year. Today’s hearing comes after the initial reporting timetable was put back a bit. The Senate is expected to receive a report on this issue in March. Federal and
SMH: Australia Post ‘spying’ on workers
From SMH.com.au KIRSTY NEEDHAM AUSTRALIA Post has been accused of secretly monitoring Sydney postal workers using computerised street-side red letter boxes in breach of NSW surveillance laws. But the postal service says it is entitled to spy on its staff because it is not subject to state laws. The NSW Attorney-General, John Hatzistergos, has intervened in the dispute and will
A big thank you to the thousands of striking CEPU members
Firstly, a big thank you to the thousands of members in NSW who participated in action to date. The action today may not have resolved the 3 year long dispute with Australia Post and their failings to resolve the impasse that is preventing a new fair EBA7, but the stoppage has at least enabled for members and the Union to
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