Telstra is about to introduce it’s new “Optimisation Project” to it’s field workforce.The CEPU advises members not to commit to the job quota system that is being proposed by Telstra management under the disguise of Telstra’s Optimisation Project.”If any member is pressured or threatened to commit to the job quota system they should seek advice from the CEPU immediately.Through this
The CEPU has been receiving telephone calls from concerned members indicating that Telstra are about to apply specific conditions of their AWAs to their full extent. The Union is aware of AWAs containing clauses setting out specific conditions with respect to hours of duty and span of hours for varying employees’ ordinary hours of duty at ordinary rates of pay.
The telecommunications industry is rapidly entering the digital age and undergoing deep and rapid change. Consumers and workers need a voice at the table. At this key moment in Australian telecommunications history: – We have proposed a memorandum to management establishing a cooperative relationship so we can navigate these complex and fast-changing times together. – We want to unite and
A decision by the Remuneration Tribunal to give public office holders a 4.3% pay rise from 1 July 2008 sets the benchmark for what low paid working Australians should at least expect from the forthcoming Fair Pay Commission minimum wage case decision says the ACTU. The latest decision of the Remuneration Tribunal will add more than $5,000 a year to
The CEPU is very concerned by Australia Post’s continued failure to supply straight-forward answers to our questions about the impacts of Future Delivery Design on our members. We know and appreciate that change is inevitable in all workplaces – employees have lived through them in Post and elsewhere. In general terms, and from a union perspective, you pay close attention
The CEPU is still receiving complaints from Delivery members across NSW regarding their inferior wet weather gear issued by Australia Post. Delivery members are expected to perform mail delivery duties with inferior wet wether gear during wet weather and by doing so, putting at risk their personal health and safety and the health and safety of the community. CEPU members
The CEPU State office is calling for nominations from interested members so that the following important positions may be filled. Nominations are hereby called for: – One (1) Authorised Union Representative (AUR) – One (1) Alternate Authorised Union Representative (Alt AUR) Nominations open on Thursday 30 April 2008 and close at 12:00pm, Friday 9 May 2008. A blank nomination form
Thanks for the interest and dedication of CEPU members in the region, the CEPU is proud to notify members of the re-invigoration of the ACT and Region sub branch. This re-invigoration was only possible with the interest and dedication of CEPU members in the region. The CEPU is proud to announce the election of the following Sub Branch officials: Mark
The Telecommunications Sub-Contractors Association (TSCA) is administered by the CEPU Meeting with Minister for Small Business By doing what we have done we have proven that the ACCC processes are next to useless for the delivery of justice to the subbies. Basically the big companies get away with their price fixing and monopoly practices, and the subbies continue to get
Two Telstra workers were recently severely assaulted on the job while carrying out late-night maintenance If it wasn’t bad enough that Telstra staff are under the pressure of unreasonable workloads and scrutiny due to Telstra’s bad management decisions, the CEPU now fears that Telstra staff are now also disturbingly unsafe at work when carrying out their duties during the late