Union Dues 2016-2017 (Taxation)
Authorised by John Ellery, Secretary, CWU (T&S) Vic
Signal 702
CWU (T&S) Vic THE SIGNAL No. 702 18 Jul 2017 In this issue: Network Operations: consultations continue. Telstra reorganisation: voluntary redundancies and job swaps. Broadcast Australia: negotiations update. Unions have win on casual work. Uber drivers challenge sham contracting NETWORK OPERATIONS: CONSULTATIONS CONTINUE. The CWU remains in consultation with Telstra over the proposed job …
Signal 701
THE SIGNAL No. 701 CWU (T&S) VIC – 3 JULY 2017 Telstra redundancies: CWU seeks assurances on use of contractors. Telstra Wideband redundancies: CWU secures jobs for members. CWU to challenge Telstra design gradings. Silcar Communications: EA arrangements close to finalisation. Still no movement on ACMA agreement. No agreement on Broadcast Australia pay rise. Government …
FUNDING FOR ADDITIONAL 48 ESTA OPERATIONAL EMPLOYEES
22 December 2016 The Hon. James Merlino Deputy Premier and Minister for Emergency Services Level 3, 1 Treasury Place East Melbourne VIC 3002 Via email: james.merlino@parliament.vic.gov.au Cc: daniel.andrews@parliament.vic.gov.au Dear Mr. Merlino Re: FUNDING FOR ADDITIONAL 48 ESTA OPERATIONAL EMPLOYEES We are writing to you regarding a serious issue of mismanagement and potential bad faith bargaining …
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Telstra Payment Whilst on Personal (Carers, Sick) Leave
Following a query from a Victorian T&S Member recently, the Vic T&S Branch has made representation to Telstra regarding the statement made on the Telstra Intranet in the “Working @ Telstra” area, regarding payment whilst on Sick or Carers leave (Personal leave). The statement indicated that payment was “Fixed Remuneration (less Telstra’s superannuation contributions)”. This …
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CWU Office Hours For End Of Year Break
BRANCH OFFICE CLOSURE FOR END OF YEAR BREAK The CWU (T&S) Vic Branch wishes all our members a relaxed, happy and safe end-of-year break. We thank you for your on-going support over this last year as we look forward to 2017. The office will be closed from COB Thursday 22 December and reopen Tuesday 3 …
Telstra’s Additional Day – Use It Or Lose It!
Attention TELSTRA MEMBERS We reprint Clause 39 of the EA to remind you of Telstra’s Additional Day – particularly clause 39.2 39. TELSTRA ADDITIONAL DAY 39.1 You are entitled to take an additional paid day off each calendar year. You can choose the timing of this day, subject to your manager’s approval and taking business …
ESTA’s Dodgy Action Undermines Your EBA
Ref: SLD 93/16 8 November 2016 CEPU (T&S) VIC ESTA BULLETIN ESTA’S DODGY ACTIONS UNDERMINE YOUR EBA The unions notified the Fair Work Commission of an urgent dispute with ESTA last Friday 4th November. Persistent rumours flushed out that ESTA have taken steps to engage new starters on fixed term contracts in Ballarat for fire …
Look After Your Tools!
SUBBIES AND TECHS – LOOK OUT FOR YOUR TOOLS! Police from Melbourne’s south-east are calling for tradies to secure their gear after a spike in tool thefts. The problem isn’t only in the South East. Techs, Subbies and Tradies in all areas of Melbourne are urged be aware at all times. Between July 2015 and …
Concern over Telstra’s latest proposed restructure
Michael Pollock. Ballarat Courier. 27 Sep 2016 The Communications Workers Union is calling for Telstra to reverse its proposed move to sack up to 19 wideband design staff in Ballarat. CWU Victorian secretary John Ellery met with Ballarat staff on Tuesday amid fears any potential loss of jobs would mean a closure of the Dowling Street site, …