New industrial relations laws will come into force from the 1 July. These laws will give Telstra unions greater capacity to force management back to the bargaining table.
They will also allow the unions to argue their case over the scope of any
future agreement, ie who is covered. These changes to the law make a union
negotiated agreement much more likely. Read more here...
How can I learn more and be involved in the campaign?
Contact your local union organiser today. CPSU organisers will be running
meetings in all major sites to discuss the impact of the new laws and our
campaign.
Your pay and conditions at Telstra Discussions about a replacement for the Telstra Enterprise Agreement 2005 – 08 started again on Friday 5 March. Find out what happened below. [read more]Telstra negotiations and action in support of a fair deal The unions and Telstra have been negotiating a new agreement since July 2009. Although we have reached “in-principle” agreement on many issues we have still not been able to reach agreement on a fair pay increase and the negotiations have stalled.
[read more]CPSU members in Telstra take industrial action - Media release Eligible members of the Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) in Telstra are taking protected industrial action to protest against stalled negotiations at the telecommunications company.
[read more]CPSU Telstra members taking Industrial Action tomorrow (Friday) At meetings across the country, an overwhelming majority of members indicated a willingness to take protected industrial action in support of a fair pay increase that matches that given to staff on non-union Employee Collective Agreements
[read more]Telstra protected industrial action Below is a detailed Question and Answer document on industrial action, based on previous member queries. If you have any questions or concerns, we are here to help. Please speak to your delegate, your local CPSU organiser, or call the CPSU Member Service Centre on 1300 137 636
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Telstra ECA Analysis A comprehensive analysis that compares key parts of the sample ECA to the Telstra Unions position developed from member feedback - October 2008. Download the PDF
Telstra protected industrial action FAQ Shortly, union members in Telstra will be taking ‘protected industrial action’ to highlight management's appalling behavior and push their claim for a new union agreement. This document explains how protected industrial action works.
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