October 2013

18
Oct

Profit shows Australia Post can afford to do the right thing by workers, business and communities

A healthy profit revealed today shows Australia Post can afford to continue providing secure jobs for workers and quality, reliable mail services to Australian communities, the postal workers’ Union said. CEPU Postal and Telecommunications NSW Branch Secretary Jim Metcher welcomed the announcement of a $312 million (after tax) profit in Australia Post’s annual report, saying there was no excuse for

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3
Oct

NSW regional mail sorting changes remain on hold

Proposed changes to Australia Post’s regional mail sorting centres have been put on hold today, following talks between the union and the company. Australia Post has proposed changes to mail sorting in a number of regional NSW areas including Albury, Wagga Wagga, Wollongong, Bathurst, Tamworth, Kempsey and Casino. The changes, if implemented, could result in significant job loss and delays

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