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The CEPU has received a number of complaints from delivery members across the state following the recent implementation of the Hughes bundle straps as an alternative to using elastic bands for bundling mail for delivery. Members are advised that the straps are an alternative to using the elastic bands and they are not obligated to use them if not comfortable with

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As you know we have battled Australia Post for over a year about the threats to transport member safety presented by the move to introduce the new Mercedes Sprinter vans without side windows. We have consistently argued the vans are not fit for purpose and that the lack of side windows severely limits driver vision – and, therefore, safety. Now

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During EBA talks, the CEPU continually called on Australia Post to drop their practice of using Facility Nominated Doctors. FND’s, paid for and controlled by Australia Post management, are used to get injured workers back on the job before they are ready.  This then allows management to manipulate Lost Time Injury figures and access large executive bonuses, at the expense

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Labor National Conference delegates Jim Metcher and Susan Sheather from within the CEPU have received support from Federal Labor’s supreme governing body, the ‘National ALP Conference’, and Minister Conroy for a Federal Government Inquiry into Australia Post’s treatment of its sick and injured employees. Following negotiations between the Federal Government and the CEPU the National ALP Conference voted on a

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Following the Union’s formal decision advising that it could not recommend EBA7 to the CEPU membership in Post, the Union has been talking with members across the country – discussing the issues at stake and getting member views on the way forward. Yesterday, the Divisional Executive of the CEPU Communications Division considered reports back from its branches and members and

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On the day that the new Fair Work Act has taken effect, the CEPU and other unions along with Telstra have released details of a new Principles Agreement designed to promote a better working relationship into the future (outlined below). After 13 years of conflict driven laws, today marks the start of a new way for employers and unions to

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The CEPU (Communications Division) Divisional Executive unanimously decided today that the revised EBA7 offer cannot be recommended to members as it undermines members’ job security, health and safety and take home pay.  The official resolution of the Divisional Executive is reproduced below: “The Divisional Executive has noted the report of the Divisional Secretary on the status of negotiations with Australia

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Employees and their Union were informed of Australia Post’s decision to consolidate the National Customer Contact Centre network from the current six (including Sydney) to two locations in Brisbane and Melbourne. Despite Australia Post’s obligations under EBA6 to consult with the Union on any major change affecting employees prior to any decisions being made, management have blatantly ignored this obligation

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The CEPU has announced that it will immediately suspend its industrial action campaign at Telstra. Late yesterday afternoon, a teleconference of the union’s Divisional Executive  unanimously voted to suspend action following Telstra’s commitment to enter into formal talks ahead of 1 July. “The CEPU is committed to good faith bargaining with Telstra,” CEPU National President Mr Ed Husic said. “Telstra’s

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Australia Post Management’s cash bonus grab must really be at severe risk this year A CEPU member in Sydney has been granted Compensation leave and received significant reimbursement of payments following CEPU intervention in her matter.  The member was treated by an FND and put through the FND process.  After several weeks of treatment, Post eventually found that she was

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