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TelstraSuper has announced that it has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Aware Super to explore a potential merger between the two superannuation funds. The merger would bring together TelstraSuper and Aware Super creating a combined, profit-to-member, fund with approximately $228 billion in funds under management and servicing more than 1.3 million members. This proposed merger represents a

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It’s hard to put into words what it means to take on the role of National Secretary of the Communication Workers Union – but I want to begin where it matters most. Thank you. To my predecessor, Greg – thank you for your decades of service, your unwavering commitment, and the legacy you leave behind. You’ve helped shape this Union

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After more than four decades with the Communications Workers Union, the time has come for me to retire and call time on my working life. A lot has changed since that young 25-year-old walked through the gates of the Australia Post Transport Depot in Redfern for the first time in March 1984. Over the years, I’ve witnessed ten Prime Ministers,

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The CWU remains engaged in the CFW Job Description (CJD) review in line with its original, agreed purpose: to modernise outdated language and update references to evolving technologies – not to reclassify or devalue the work our members perform. Unfortunately, Telstra’s current approach raises serious concerns. Rather than honouring the intent of the review, the company appears to be using

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In light of the recent severe weather event affecting the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales, your Union is here to support you. We know many members and their families have been impacted — with homes, vehicles and essential household items damaged, and power outages resulting in the loss of food and other essentials. As you begin to assess the

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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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Update: As of 2 April 2025, applications for emergency assistance have been closed. CWU Central Branch members from South East Queensland to the NSW Mid-North Coast are facing significant hardship due to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and the devastating weather that followed. On behalf of the Branch Commitee of Management, and Central Branch members across the country, our thoughts are with

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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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The CWU has made significant progress in advocating to secure and enhance your terms and conditions of employment during the negotiations for the NBN Enterprise Agreement 2025–2028. We have reached an in-principle agreement on the following offer to be presented: 1. Wage Increases: 2. Enhanced Terms and Conditions: 3. Additional Commitments Secured by the CWU: Next Steps Based on feedback

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Your Union met with NBN yesterday for the first bargaining session of 2025, for a new NBN Enterprise Agreement (EBA). As anticipated late last year, the Union was eager to receive NBN’s pay proposal before moving forward with discussions. Yesterday, NBN presented its wage offer for the new agreement as follows: NBN justified its offer by referencing the current economic

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