The implementation of the “PROMISE” application for dispatch of Telstra (and sub-contractor defacto Telstra employees) continues to be of concern to the Union. Indications at present are that it is still in a “trial” phase, however, given a number of emails being circulated from Telstra managers, the rollout is imminent (ie end of January 2018). …
NOTIFICATION OF BANS/ MEMBERS MEETING Dear Members, Please be advised that the following bans will commence as at Wednesday 13thDecember at 9am: 6. End of Pay and End of Month reporting to be delayed by one day. 7. Ban on working any additional hours above 38 in a week. The following bans will commence as …
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Ref: SLD 17/68 – 14 November 2017 ESTA OPS Bulletin CEPU UNITED VOICE UFUVIC JOINT MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS SCHEDULED Further to the previous Bulletin regarding joint membership meetings and the cancelled meeting for 16 November at Ballarat Please note that the following meetings have now been scheduled: 22 November 5pm-7pm- Tally Ho 4 December 5pm-7pm – …
Over the last few days, considerable concern has been raised by Members about the Telstra EA variation (ie. the current 2015-2018 Telstra EA). Here is some background and current status on the issue: The conservative right wing Coalition government, in its PR war on the building unions, devised a political strategy to insert so called …
NBN complaints? We’re getting what we voted for By Paul Smith, Technology Editor, AFR. The more people sign up for the NBN planned by Malcolm Turnbull the more people are complaining about the underwhelming service and experience. Andrew Meares It is probably of some surprise to Communications Minister Mitch Fifield that sentiment is suddenly …
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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 …
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 …
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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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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