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Asbestos time bomb: telecommunications workers at risk from federal agency cut
The Union representing NBN technicians is calling for the Federal Government to reject the Commission of Audit’s recommendation to axe the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency. CEPU NSW Assistant Secretary Shane Murphy said asbestos had a long and damaging history in Australia, and the recent rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN) had once again seen asbestos exposure affect workers and residents in many states. The abolition of
Delays and money troubles hit NBN roll out
Video from ABC’s 7:30 can be watched here: http://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2013/s3799533.htm Australian Broadcasting Corporation Broadcast: 09/07/2013 Reporter: Greg Hoy How will underperforming and financially troubled contractors as well as complaints of inadequate pay to others affect the rollout of Australia’s biggest infrastructure project, the National Broadband Network. Transcript LEIGH SALES, PRESENTER: Sticking with politics, the Federal Government has long spruiked its National Broadband
Unions raise doubts over Telstra’s copper network; workers using plastic bags to waterproof cables (From ABC)
By Jake Sturmer and Johanna McDiarmid (ABC) Updated Mon Jun 24, 2013 10:34am AEST VIDEO: Contractors have nicknamed the telecommunications pits ‘bag-dad’ (ABC News) PHOTO: The telecommunications pits have been nicknamed ‘bag-dad’ by contractors (ABC News) RELATED STORY: NBN Co urged to plan strategies in case of Coalition win MAP: Australia Unions have told the ABC that Telstra’s copper network is in a state of disrepair, with workers at
Workers, skills training must be considered in National Broadband Network agreements
The signing of Definitive Agreements between Telstra, NBN Co and the Commonwealth for the rollout of the National Broadband Network is an historic moment for the Australian telecommunications sector but must be accompanied by training for workers and a guarantee of secure jobs. CEPU divisional secretary Cameron Thiele said the NBN was a massive project which would create employment opportunities
Optus wants NBN operations outsourced
Optus CEO, Paul O’Sullivan, has put forward a number of controversial proposals for the future management and governance of the National Broadband Network (NBN). In line with Optus’ increasing concern that the NBN may become “another lumbering monopoly”, O’Sullivan suggested that its management could be put out to tender either on a national basis or even state-by-state to keep it
NBN training must be a national priority
Skills related to both the construction and use of the National Broadband Network should be put high on the national training agenda the CEPU has said. The comments were made in the Communication Division’s submission to a House of Representatives inquiry into the role and potential of the NBN. The inquiry will focus on the role that superfast broadband can
Union meets with Telstra over NBN training
The CEPU have met again with Telstra to discuss how its $100 million government grant for NBN-related training will be used. The CEPU has been concerned to ensure that it had a role in oversighting the training programme. The union wants to make sure that any of its members affected by the NBN project have the best possible opportunities for
CEPU seeks NBN funding for Post skills training
The CEPU has called on the Federal Government to provide $40 million of support to Australia Post’s Future Skills program. CEPU NSW State Secretary Jim Metcher appeared at the Federal Government’s inquiry into the NBN where he called for Government funding of at least $40 million to Australia Post’s Future Skills program. In August 2010, Australia Post announced that it
CEPU close to finalising EA with NBN Co.
The CEPU is close to finalising an Enterprise Agreement that will cover technical staff directly employed by NBN Co. Negotiations began some time ago but were delayed due to uncertainties surrounding the National Broadband Network’s future, caused by Coalition policies announced during the federal election campaign. With the formation of Gillard Labor Government and the certainty of future of the NBN, the
CEPU voices “misgivings” as NBN Co releases contractor short-list
The release of the NBN contractor short-list for construction of the NBN has prompted the CEPU to question the company’s employment model. NBN Co has now released the names of 21 companies which have been invited to tender for NBN work. It includes all the telecommunications contractor majors such as Visionstream, Service Stream, Transfield, Downer, Baulderstone and Silcar together with
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