CWU T&S - LATEST NEWS
Index to Bulletins
2 February 2025 - BULLETIN 2025/04
Another busy week. See our reports on TZV Backpay issues,
NBN EBA negotiations, Accenture JV, Optus shift handover,
Telstra JD, Opt Fibre Upgrades, Purple Redundancies and
ACTU Penalty Rate warnings.
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26 January 2025 - BULLETIN 2025/03
Again we cover the Telstra Accenture JV, NBN Pay and NBN "agreement in principle"
and we seek feedback of the TZV Support staff EBA.
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19 January 2025 - BULLETIN 2025/02
This week notes on Telstra Accenture JV, NBN Pay, NBN SOD case, Driver Safety,
Super risk and a NBN Fibre boost.
We also note the sad passing of Guy Robins. Guy was an industrial officer with our NSW
Technical Branch for many years.
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12 January 2025 - BULLETIN 2025/01
Welcome back.
We have a busy start to the year with several EBAs being negotiated (Optus, NBN, TZV Support). We have several Court matters on foot where we are seeking that the employer comply with the law (Optus, NBN, Nokia) and the Telstra classification case to finish. We also have the TZV appeal against our win in the Mentoring case. And then there are numerous member matters which are usually confidential. And just to keep us awake at night, we are involved in policy matters affecting your future.
We wish to invite delegates from the job to assist us. Do you wish to step up and literally expand your knowledge of the industrial systems and practices? Email us. We will also employ a new industrial officer this is a priority matter.
We look forward to it. Dan, John, Ken, Theresa and Alexia.
In our Bulletin we cover a wide range of matters including
the TZV Ops EBA approved, TZV Facebook, NBN pay offer
and new industrial laws.
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23 December 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/48
After 48 Bulletins this year we are taking a rest till January.
We have a number of reports in the final Bulletin including
the NBN, TZV, Optus, Telstra OF, and Nokia Court Cases,
Asbestos, Qantas, TZV EBA and Driver Safety.
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15 December 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/47
This week we have a long bulletin with items on the following:
NBN Sheqsy, SOD, EBA, TZV EBA, Telstra Driver Safety, Nokia pay
and a Telstra E000 Outage
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8 December 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/46
See our reports this week on the
Optus EBA, NBN EBA, Telstra Driver Safety, BOTPDC and Telstra Super.
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1 December 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/45
See our reports this week on
TZV Support EBA, NBN SOD, More on Telstra classifications,
NBN SHEQSY and Asbestos.
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24 November 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/44
Optical Fibre Decision reports,
NBN Surveillance and
Amazon reports.
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17 November 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/43
We have reports on the following:
Telstra E000 SOA, Optical Fibre Decision reports,
NBN Surveillance & EBA, TZV EBA and Mentoring Allce
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10 November 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/42
We have published the Decision in the Telstra Grading case -
see our bulletin for the link, or the Telstra Main Web Page.
We report on the Telstra initial response.
We also have stories on NBN SOD/EOD Overtime, NBN EBA, Nokia Monthly pay,
Telstra 000 pay, TZV Xmas arrangements, NBN Tracking Devices and
Optus Minimum rates of pay.
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3 November 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/41
We are back to normal with Bulletins.
A lot has happened in the past 5 weeks.
The most significant was the result in our case against Telstra.
The Court upheld our claim that a member was under classified and should have been paid as a CFW5, not CFW4. We will do several reports on this in coming weeks.
Thank you for your patience.
See our reports on the Telstra wideband/optical fibre CFW4 grading issue,
Optus redundancies, Optus Shift Penalty and Overtime case, NBN EBA,
TZV EBA voted up and TZV Casual Clothes dispute.
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27 September 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/40
This week we advise of some leave arrangements. We also report on
TZV Redundancies, Telstra E000 pay rises and the UNI campaign to
"Make Amazon Pay".
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22 September 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/39
Reports: Our emails blocked from Nokia, TZV EBA issues and progress,
TZV Uniform dispute, TZV redundancies, Optus Shift claim, Our survey,
and Telstra Super.
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15 September 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/38
We see a surprise pay increase for Telstra000 workers.
We advise of a survey for T000 as well.
We report on the NBN EBA and Nokia monthly pay dispute.
And we recognise a long standing member.
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14 September 2024 - TRIBUTE TO COL COOPER
When the Prime Minister attends a function and pays tribute to a person, then you know that person is a giant in their field.
Today, at a function organised by family and friends of our former Branch and Union
Official, Colin Cooper, was remembered by the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Col passed away on 1 August 2024.
Col was a giant in industrial relations in Australia.
While our Branch is now part of CEPU, it was formerly a stand alone Union
known as the PTTA and later the ATEA.
Col was an official for many years and won many game changing battles
as advancing technology impacted heavily on jobs and skills.
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Prime Minister Albanese speaking beside an iconic photo of Col Cooper
8 September 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/37
Items include Col Cooper tribute, CWU History,
the Right to a weekend, Optus 12 hour shift claim and Nokia monthly pay
dispute.
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1 September 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/36
The Post EBA has been voted up by members.
Post consultation is explained.
This week we explain the TZV pay increase and sign-on bonus provisions.
We also speculate on the date of commencement of the TZV EBA.
See also the ACTU comment of the Right to Disconnect laws.
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25 August 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/35
This week we try to explain the Telstra Merit Matrix that applies to Job
Family staff. We mention issues in Optus (pay claim) and NBN (overtime).
We also update the TZV EBA progress.
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18 August 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/34
See this week: NBN Hookup re EBA and overtime. Telstra Classification review.
Postal electrical licences. ACTU Research on wages.
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12 August 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/33
Bernard Stabb passing. TZV EBA and Ballarat Pilot. Telstra redundancies confirmed. NBN EBA and Overtime,
Aus Post contracts.
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4 August 2024 - NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Branch Committee of Management has determined that the Annual General Meeting be held on
Tuesday 27August 2024 at 7.00pm
The meeting is open to members via telephone and Zoom.
JOIN AGM BY PHONE 02 8015 6011 (supplied to members)
JOIN AGM BY ZOOM (supplied to members)
BUSINESS OF THE AGM
Our Rule 64 states:
(d) At every Annual General Meeting of a Branch the order of business shall be as follows:
(i) Reading and confirmation of Minutes.
(ii) Correspondence read and dealt with.
(iii) Appointment of Returning Officer and Auditor.
(iv) Presentation of the Secretary's Annual Report.
(v) Motions of which Notice has been given.
(vi) General Business.
PUBLICATION OF ANNUAL ACCOUNTS
The annual accounts and audit report of the Branch have been published on our web site. The accounts are at
CWU T&S Branch Annual Accounts
4 August 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/32
We received the sad news late Friday that a former stalwart of our Branch and former union (ATEA) Col Cooper passed away after a long illness.
We welcome Ken Hardisty to our staff.
We also report on the Annual General Meeting, the Post EBA, TZV developments and an ACTU report.
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28 July 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/31
We have reports on the following: Post contracts dispute to FWC,
Nokia pay, TZV redundancies, TZV EBA, Job Family, NBN Overtime,
Telstra Redundancies.
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21 July 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/30
This week we filed a dispute in the FWC seeking
to resolve a dispute over the requirement to sign a new contract
when promoted. we also report on TZV EBA progress.
And we reproduce a short ACTU item on wages.
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19 July 2024 - IMPORTANT NOTICE
Members are advised that we have now published our
Officer and Related Party Disclosure Statement (ORPD) for the 2023-24 year
Click for the ORPD Reports.
14 July 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/29
Aus Post - warning to members being promoted.
Telstra staff vote up all EBAs.
We see EBA galore. See reports on EBAs for Telstra, Ventia, Aus Post
and TZV. See also NBN 6% pay rise. See also Aus Post Authorised Day.
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7 July 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/28
This week see reports on the Aus Post EBA, and notes on the Telstra and TZV EBAs.
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30 June 2024 BULLETIN 2024/27
Telstra EBA - Vote NO - see the latest on the Telstra EBA
and why we are urging a NO vote.
We also report on the poor Ventia EBA and Ventia redundancies.
Finally we report that the TZV drafting has been completed.
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30 June 2024
TELSTRA INCREASES PRICES
BUT NOT PAY
In our survey, many members pointed to the 5% increase in Telstra prices. No 5% flow on to workers, just a margin for extra profit. You would have seen their letters to their customers:
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23 June 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/26
With June 30 upon us, remember that union fees are fully tax deductible.
We report on the Telstra and TZV EBA situation,
We also report on NBN and Unpaid Overtime in NSW.
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23 June 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/26
With June 30 upon us, remember that union fees are fully tax deductible.
We report on the Telstra and TZV EBA situation,
We also report on NBN and Unpaid Overtime in NSW.
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16 June 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/25
Sue Riley , a long term union officer retires.
We report on the survey results, the rush to the EBA, and the Job Family
revised offer.
Also ACTU reports on CEO Pay, the Right to Disconnect and Wage justice for
young workers.
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12 June 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/24
This Bulletin was a survey of Telstra members re the EBA offers.
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9 June 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/23
This week: Our union proposal - 6%, 6%, 6%.
Telstra EBA pay offer response. And some pay comparisons.
The National Wage Case Decision announced.
Job Swaps.
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4 June 2024 - Telstra Pay Offer
Telstra has advised of its offers following the series of negotiations:The important points are:
- 4.0% wage increase in 2024
- 3.5% wage increase in 2025
- 3.0% wage increase in 2026
- Telstra has agreed to superannuation will be increased at Telstra's cost
- For Job Family employees, the increases will go into a wage pool
- Allowances to increase by the same quantum except for the following:
-- Essential Customer Servicing to increase by 25% in 2024
-- Retail relocation allowance will increase to $30, from $21.92
Notwithstanding the offer, the vast majority of our claims have been rejected.
Even some cost neutral claims were rejected (eg that Job Family members meeting expectations be guaranteed the increases, not just 1%)
2 June 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/22
This week: Telstra EBA reports, Job Family Higher Duties, and
Job Swaps.
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26 May 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/21
What a week. Telstra implodes as it announced a 10% staff cut.
Also this week:
Telstra EBA, NBN redundancies, TZV EBA and the ACTU National Wage Claim
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19 May 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/20
This week: More Telstra EBA talks, NBN Field Engineer developments and
future and the Federal Budget.
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12 May 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/19
Again we report on NBN issues and the Telstra EBA talks. Optus explains its underpayment of LSL.
Meanwhile Ventia staff voted up a new EBA but there was significant opposition.
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6 May 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/18
This Bulletin contains a notice from the AEC calling for nominations for several vacant positions.
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5 May 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/17
This week we deal with negotiations for EBAs in Telstra and Aus Post.
We report on the NBN Field Engineer dispute.
We also reproduce an ACTU item on pay for women.
There are also reports on Optus redundancies and TelstraSuper.
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28 April 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/16
We explain briefly, the right to take industrial action in Australia.
We also report on the Telstra ABA negotiations and the NBN dispute.
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21 April 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/15
We have items on wage theft and invite members to become delegates.
We report on the Optus shift handover claim and the NBN Field Engineers dispute.
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14 April 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/14
Again the NBN Field Engineers are the subject of several reports.
We also have updates on the Telstra and Ventia EBA negotiations.
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10 April 2024 - NBN SPECIAL BULLETIN 2024/14A
This is a special bulletin dealing with Field Engineer issues.
This contains our concerns and the NBN responses. (awaiting material)
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7 April 2024 - BULLETIN 2024/13
NBN Field Engineers meet and raise many issues. See the activity.
TZV (ESTA) complete EBA Heads of Agreement.
Aus Post Log of Claims served.
Telstra end Covid policy.
ACTU explains the National Wage Case.
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6 November 2023 - PRESENTATION TO LIFE MEMBERS
On 4th November 2023, we held an informal function to present Life Member Certificates to 5 members and officials. This is in recognition to their long and valuable service to the CWU and ATEA/ATPOA. These officials were part on the history of industrial relations. In their time the ATEA/ATPOA led a number of fights for changes to our working conditions.
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Welcome to our T&S Branch
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The CWU T&S Branch represents all workers in Telstra, Optus, Private Telecoms and Aus Post (Technical). Our database site provides extensive details about your industry and your conditions.We are working to cover every employer.We welcome feedback, stories and photos.
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Contact me on ddwyer@cwu.asn.au
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