Community and union leaders working to save Telstra jobs in Lismore
A quick round up of current campaigns, issues and wins ...
Win for ABC Retail staff Strong action by the CPSU in Fair Work Australia (FWA) has given ABC retail staff the capacity to bargain together for a new collective agreement. Before the FWA hearing ABC management were insisting staff had to use individual contracts. The win follows weeks of intense member-driven union organising activity which saw 95 new members join the CPSU. Read more here http://www.cpsu.org.au/agency/news/29635.html
Union action brings clarity on Defence redundancy process Following strong CPSU representation and several appearances in Fair Work Australia, Defence have final agreed to clarify some ambiguities in relation to the Voluntary Retrenchment (VR) Program. Read more here http://www.cpsu.org.au/agency/news/29610.html
Standing up for regional Telstra jobs The CPSU is campaigning with the local Lismore (NSW) community to try and save more than 100 Telstra jobs threatened by the closure of a major call-centre. Read more and show your support here. http://www.cpsu.org.au/agency/news/29577.html
Cuts that really hurt Ongoing staff shortages in Centrelink and Medicare are creating an unsafe atmosphere where customer frustration and delays can boil over into violence. Read a transcript of a recent Today Tonight report. http://www.cpsu.org.au/agency/news/29593.html
Medicare positions downgraded In an unprecedented decision, DHS is employing temporary contract staff in Medicare branches at APS 1 and 2 levels to replace permanent APS 3 - 4 vacant positions. Staff are not happy. Read more here http://www.cpsu.org.au/agency/news/29600.html
Totally sick - Tax staff have their say With ATO management looking to change attendance management arrangements, the CPSU recently surveyed 2700 tax staff. Among the many interesting results was the fact that 81% of respondents have come to work while unwell, but 75% of them felt less productive as a result. A final report will be issued soon however you can check initial results here http://www.cpsu.org.au/agency/news/29154.html
CPSU members in Telstra reject offer CPSU members in Telstra have voted to reject a draft enterprise agreement. Members have rejected the proposed agreement because it reduces existing redundancy and redeployment arrangements - worth several thousands dollars - and fails to guarantee a pay rise for all employees. Read more here http://cpsuconnect.org.au/2012/09/18/cpsu-media-release-cpsu-members-oppose-telstra-draft-agreement/
Customs members discuss new integrity testing proposal Customs members around the country are meeting this month to discuss the introduction of new ‘integrity testing' measures. While supporting sensible moves to enhance the integrity of the service, CPSU members strongly reject the premise that corruption is widespread in Customs. Members have raised significant concerns about the proposals which include the use of undercover ‘sting' operations to test officers' integrity and random drug and alcohol testing. Read more here http://www.cpsu.org.au/agency/news/29516.html
Medibank Private CPSU members in Medibank Private have kicked off a campaign for a new enterprise agreement. Right now delegates are seeking the views of members to develop a bargaining claim which will: protect current conditions; improve work/life balance between; enhance pay and superannuation and ensure employees are properly consulted and treated with respect. Learn more here http://www.cpsu.org.au/agency/news/29605.html
