Keep up to date with our weekly Bulletins.
You can subscribe for free by emailing
Dan Dwyer.
We just need an email address, your name and employer.
Click here for Index to Bulletins
12 May 2019 - BULLETIN 2019/17
EBA talks have not gone well with our lead negotiator telling Telstra to consider a poor 2.5% pay rise.
Telstra has gone away to consider a response. More on the EBA, Union elections and Post.
Click here for the full Bulletin.
05 May 2019 - MAY DAY RALLY
02 May 2019 - BULLETIN 2019/16
All Bans have now ceased and EBA talks will resume next week. Phone tracking concerns are discussed. Optus and SPF meetings sought.
Telstra redundancy talks a sham.
Click here for the full Bulletin.
24 Apr 2019 - BULLETIN 2019/15
Some Bans have been suspended from Anzac Day as EBA talks with Telstra expected to resume.
Click here for the full Bulletin.
15 Apr 2019 - BULLETIN 2019/13
Telstra hook-up, Telstra Log in stoppages again, Optus baulks at meeting,
We reject amalgamation with postal branch (Parramatta)
Click here for the full Bulletin.
09 Apr 2019 - BULLETIN 2019/12
Telstra hook-up, Telstra Log in stoppages again, Rallies in NSW. Optus baulks at meeting
Click here for the full Bulletin.
07 Apr 2019 - BULLETIN 2019/11
Bans are working - Here is proof. Aus Post deliberately delaying Compo claims and sanctioned.
Post also fined for breaching EBA.
Click here for the full Bulletin.
10 Apr 2019 -CHANGE THE RULES RALLY
CTR HOME PAGE
Australia has a crisis of insecure work, low wages and an unfair bargaining system and Scott Morrison's Liberals are to blame.
That's why working people are taking action with political protests for wage rises and better job security.
Protests are taking place in cities and regions across the country on Wednesday 10 April to stand up for the fair go. Members who are not on duty are encouraged to attend the rally. In NSW:
10:30AM Adcock Park, West Gosford
11:00AM David Coleman's Office Revesby
12:00PM Garema Place, Canberra
1:00PM Burwood Park, Burwood
29 Mar 2019 - CEPU/CWU UNION ELECTIONS - NOMINATIONS
The Australian Electoral Commission advises of the opening of nominations for the union elections this year. Elections are held every 4 years and all CEPU/CWU Divisional Office and Branch Office positions are subject to an election. The Union has no role in the running of the election and union resources cannot be used by candidates. See:
Election Notice
Nomination form for our Branch
Nomination Form for Divisional Office Positions
29 Mar 2019 - BULLETIN 2019/09
Join our hook-up to discuss the EBA campaign, Telstra Protected Industrial Action extended, Journey Cover not worth it,
Telstra payroll cut by 10% of salary, BAI redundancies, Opus shifts, and a big win at Chemist Warehouse.
Click here for the full Bulletin.
19 Mar 2019 - BULLETIN 2019/08
Telstra Protected Industrial Action extended, BAI Redundancies,
Optus Satellite classifications questioned, and a class action against BSA being considered.
Click here for the full Bulletin.
25 Feb 2019
Members approve industrial action by a large majority. Industrial action to begin shortly.
20 Feb 2019 - BULLETIN 2019/07
Redundancy for contractors, Optus Satellite classifications questioned,
Post shift swap again, Telstra exchanges and Katter attacks Telstra.
Click here for the full Bulletin.
17 Feb 2019 - BULLETIN 2019/06
BAI restructure news, the redundancy rumours in Telstra clarified,
Post shift swap problems, and Telstra annual leave issues.
Click here for the full Bulletin.
10 Feb 2019 - BULLETIN 2019/05
Telstra ballot - we need you to vote - Post SPF shift swaps and rosters. More Telstra redundancies.
Click here for the full Bulletin and
18 Jan 2019 - BULLETIN 2019/02
Telstra industrial action ballot opens. Post SPF dispute escalates.
Dirty exchanges again, Telstra agrees to clean up. Full Bulletin
andSee Photos
12 Jan 2019 - BULLETIN 2019/01
A big year ahead with EBAs and Elections. Telstra Xmas Shut-Down opposed.
Click here for the full Bulletin
21 Dec 2018 - BULLETIN 135
Telstra LSL issues temporarily resolved (hopefully). Post practices at SWLF criticised.
Click here for the full Bulletin
THE FINAL WORD FOR 2018
Our Branch has changed. We trust you enjoy the Bulletins. We have a Telstra EBA fight next year. We look forward to an active 2019. We also need your continued support and an influx of new members to improve your bargaining power. Merry Xmas and all the best in 2019.
30 Nov 2018 - BULLETIN 132
Telstra EBA offer rejected. You can say NO to taking Long Service Leave.
More on Tandem class action. Working interstate issue.
Click here for the full Bulletin
22 Nov 18 - ISGM TANDEM - AUS FINANCIAL REVIEW
by David Marin-Guzman. A Telstra and Foxtel contractor ... is facing a $400 million class action for allegedly underpaying thousands of technicians through sham contracts.
See ...
More at AFR (wait for page to display - 10 sec)
See ...
More at ABC News
See ...
Watch video ABC 7.30 Report ...
24 Sep 2018 - BULLETIN 125
Do Not Sign
the new annual performance plan - get legal advice from us on 02 9281 2811.
We have received a number of complaints re the new Telstra Annual Performance Plan.
This new Plan goes beyond the normal performance measures
and effectively varies your employment contract with Telstra.
Some of the matters contradict the current EBA.
More....Click here for the full latest Bulletin
Wed 15 Aug 2018 - BULLETIN 124
Nobody would have missed the news that the NO vote exceeded 81%. It demonstrates once again that collective action can improve matters. The Unions will now recommence negotiations with Telstra seeking a larger pay rise, deletion of the clauses that threaten Redundancy benefits, more "policy" (not rights) for Job Family members and improvements as set out in our log of claims. Negotiations will recommence on Thursday, 16 August.
See also Telstra LSL and ARL item
More... More Photos
