This bulletin covers a number of important issues for CSL staff...
Flu Packaging Shut Down
CSL employees in Parkville Flu Packaging have been notified that their
department will have an extended shut down late this year to undergo important
capital works. We have been contacted by members who are understandably
concerned about the prospect of being without work for up to three months. Your
union has met with CSL to raise members concerns and seek more detail about the
shut down.
When is the shut down and how long will it last?
CSL are unable to give firm details about the date and time of the shut down
as timing will depend on commercial demand. But in good news, CSL are reviewing
the need for such a lengthy shut down and confirmed that the shut down will only
impact on Flu Packaging and not Flu Production. CSL will be working with the Flu
Packaging area to stream line the capital works to ensure the shut down is as
short as possible.
What will happen to staff during the shut down?
CSL have given a firm commitment to do everything possible to find
redeployment for staff affected by the shut down. Staff had raised concerns with
CPSU that CSL had left it up to them to find redeployment opportunities,
creating an extra burden. Your union has had productive discussions with CSL to
make the redeployment process as easy as possible for affected staff.
CSL have agreed to set up a register for people in Flu Packaging to indicate
interest in redeployment. A pro-forma will be developed to make it as easy as
possible for staff to indicate their preferences of leave versus redeployment
e.g. I want redeployment for the entire shut down, part of the shut down or none
of the shut down. Staff will also indicate their top three preferences for where
they would like to be redeployed.
Members also raised concerns about needing to complete and submit a C.V. in
order to be considered for work in other departments during the shut down. It
has been agree that a C.V. will not be required for short term redeployment
associate with the shut down. Your union will continue to work with CSL to make
this process as smooth and simple as possible.
Increased Superannuation – Good News for CSL staff
Earlier this month, the federal government announced compulsory
superannuation contributions from employers would increase from 9 to 12 percent
between 2013 and 2019. This will help workers right across Australia plan for a
comfortable retirement and comes of the back of a long campaign by unions right
across Australia. Currently all staff in CSL receive 9% superannuation so this
is a welcome change for CSL staff. CPSU has a range of financial planners
selected for their expertise on superannuation funds and financial planning. All
of our financial planners provide a free first interview and may also provide a
free written plan. Call 1300 137 636 or email
members@cpsu.org.au
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