News

13
Oct

Telstra employee emails to be retained for 7 years

Telstra HR have advised the CEPU that as from 21 October 2008, Telstra will retain a copy of all emails sent and received via the Telstra internal email system. Most employees are aware that their emails can be scrutinised now and should not be reassured by Telstra’s Workplace Surveillance policy. The emails will be stored for 7 years and can

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9
Oct

Members to consider industrial action

The CEPU has begun gearing up for industrial action to help members reach a new union collective agreement with Telstra.  Late last Friday, the union’s Divisional Executive gave the green light to consult members about the timing and staging of protected and prolonged industrial action. CEPU National President Ed Husic said that despite the best efforts of the CEPU, CPSU

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18
Sep

A great result, now let’s talk

Telstra employees have delivered a stunning rebuff to management by rejecting the two non-Union negotiated agreements voted on this week. By voting “NO” they have said that they simply don’t trust Telstra to do the right thing by them and offer them a fair deal. And they are asking why their Unions have been cut out of the negotiating process.

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15
Sep

Cost and ‘modern look’ of vans more important than safety

A leaked document from Australia Post makes it very clear that vans with no side windows have been introduced to cut costs and because someone in management likes the look of them. “I have no intention of providing ammunition for drivers and their Union that will either impact either the financial or security related benefits, nor impact the modernization of

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10
Sep

Deputy PM: Telstra non-Union deal doesn’t stack up

Telstra is repeating history by rushing through non-union agreements in a race to beat the introduction of fairer workplace laws. Want the proof? The Federal Government has completed a review of Telstra’s proposed non-union agreements. It has put Telstra’s non-union agreements up for scrutiny against the proposed new workplace laws. And guess what? Telstra’s offer is seriously lacking in many

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3
Sep

Telstra ECA quick read

Things you need to know when considering Telstra’s non-negotiated, non-union document called an “Employee Collective Agreement”. The current cost of living index (CPI) is increasing at 4.6% per annum and is rising quickly. Next year who knows? Any pay increase less than 5% or 6% is likely to be a real pay cut. What about reward for productivity and profit?

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28
Aug

Give Telstra workers the democratic right to negotiate a collective agreement

Telstra workers should be given the choice to have their unions negotiate a collective agreement rather than have the company’s managers push a non-negotiable job contract upon them. Unions have today applied to the industrial umpire, the Australian Industrial Relations Commission, to help end the dispute with the company by conducting a ballot of Telstra employees about whether they want

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21
Aug

CEPU press CLA with Post

On Friday 15 August the CEPU met with Australia Post to discuss our draft Common Law Agreement. We believe a number of factors compromised the development of EBA7: the abuse of WorkChoices to remove conditions that have existed in Post for many years, particularly matters that do pertain to the employment relationship; the position of the former Government that agreements

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13
Aug

Commander in receivership

The CEPU has been in contact with Commander receiver’s representative Peter Anderson seeking discussions regarding our members’ future and entitlements.  A meeting has been arranged in Melbourne for next week. Please find attached two documents which the CEPU has obtained from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission webpage. Both documents can be downloaded here. The first deals with Voluntary Administration, a

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11
Aug

New, professional advice reinforces CEPU’s van doubts

The CEPU has today released ergonomist advice that raises doubts about the safety of using the new Mercedes Sprinter vans for SPB clearances.The advice was prepared for the union by Chartered Professional Engineer and Ergonomist Mark Dohrmann. His comments reinforce member concerns about the Sprinter vans. Mr Dohrmann’s advice can be downloaded here: Mercedes “Sprinter” 311 CDI – safety issues,

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