TELSTRA EBA UPDATE: Bargaining has continued with Telstra refusing to improve their offer of a measly 1.5% wage rise for Workstream and an equivalent pay pool for Job Family – a pay cut in real terms for both workgroups. In order to break the merry-go-round impasse bargaining had become, the combined Unions Single Bargaining Unit …
FYI: The following information was received today from the CWU Divisional Office: RE: TELSTRA LSL POLICY There have been recent reports of Telstra directing employees to take Long Service Leave where their balances are in excess of 90 days. This is in line with the controversial new policy which has been the subject of dispute …
Telstra appears to have initiated a concerted campaign to target those who have the misfortune to be sick. Sick Leave is a work place right. TELSTRA SICK LEAVE – ATTACK #1 Telstra has introduced “Forced Overtime” in some areas. Leaving aside that problem, Telstra say that if you are rostered for overtime, and you are …
Under a new Federal Government initiative, every Australian will shortly receive an online digital record of their medical history. The My Health Record system, by default, records all interactions between patients and their medical practitioners, including test and pathology data, and is accessible by any health care provider who may be involved in your care. …
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Last Tuesday, on behalf of a large number of Telstra shareholders and CWU members, John Ellery, Assistant Secretary, CWU (T&S) Vic, attended the Telstra Shareholders Annual meeting at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney. John attended that meeting with 2 other officials from the Communications Union, and a CPSU Official. John was proxied to the extent …
(and congratulations to all Telstra staff) – Where are we at? The unprecedented 81% “No” vote on Telstra’s mindless “cut and run” EBA exercise over the last couple of weeks has left some uncertainty in the minds of the Telstra staff, at a time when clarification of CEO Penn’s disgraceful job cutting agenda and the …
Unions met with ESTA management representatives last Thursday 29 September to discuss bargaining for a new agreement to cover ESTA operational employees. The meeting was the 10th to take place between the parties since the commencement of bargaining. Prior to the meeting, unions reiterated core claims to be satisfied in order for an agreement. These include: …
Tuesday 4 September 2018 At 6pm (Strict Start & Finish Time Adhered To) Trades Hall Main Building, Lygon St Entrance Meeting Room 2 (opposite reception) Cnr Lygon & Victoria Sts Carlton Order Of Business: Minutes & Business Arising Correspondence Presentation of Financial Report Presentation of Annual Report Election of Branch Auditor Election of …
Clause 45 – Transfer of Business/Employment Let’s make it “plain speak” not legal jargon. Redundancy payout limitation This contentious clause 45 will allow Telstra a further ability to limit the redundancy payout to individuals. They already have a limited ability under the so-called forced redeployment (clause 48 – Placement Period). If the proposed EBA is …
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