August 2015
Abbott Government’s half-baked plan could kill Australia Post
The Communications Union has today called on the Federal Government to outline a comprehensive plan for the future of Australia Post, which doesn’t involve simply jacking up prices and slowing down services. Changes to Post quietly introduced last week by Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull pave the way for a doubling of stamp prices and will see mail take up to
Australia Post review in to contracting arrangements can’t leave any stone unturned
The postal workers’ Union has today welcomed news that Australia Post has heeded its call for action and will undertake a complete internal review of its contracting systems, however said it is critical the scope of the investigation is wide enough to ensure no stone is left unturned. The company’s announcement of the internal review comes in the wake of recent
Australia Post must guarantee a fair days pay for postal workers
The postal union today called on Australia Post to review its arrangements with contractors to ensure all workers are receiving their legal wages and entitlements. In the wake of ABC’s revelations that an Australia Post contractor was paying as little as $1.10 for delivering a parcel and withholding legal entitlements like sick leave, CEPU Postal and Telecommunications NSW Branch Secretary
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