In response to the numerous complaints received from CEPU Members about the poorest quality uniform issue in memory, the CEPU is circulating a petition for all CEPU members to sign and support.

Australia Post CEPU members demand a fair go for the following uniform issues:

• Leather Jackets be made available for postal delivery officers, transport drivers and mail and parcels officers who may be required to complete ANY part of their work outdoors;
   

• Wet weather gear be replaced with proper clothing which protects and keeps us safe and dry when performing our duties in wet weather;
   

• Thermal clothing, jumpers and shower proof flying jackets be made available to all MND employees, and as a matter of priority for those working in cold climates, eg ACT, Orange, Lithgow, Cooma;
   

• Cooler uniform options be made available for summer climatic conditions especially for outdoors duties performed by transport drivers, postal delivery officers, mail and parcel officers (docks);
   

• Genuine Consultation on uniform/workwear issues be established immediately with the CEPU under Section 3 of EBA6;

That the issues concerning winter uniforms be immediately addressed given weather predictions that 2008 winter will be colder, wetter and harsher than any winter in the last ten years.

Please return the signed petitions by Friday 16 May 2008 to the CEPU State Office on:

Fax: (02) 9893 7822

or

Mail: PO Box 250 Parramatta NSW 2124

A copy of the petition can be downloaded by clicking here