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CWU T&S WEEKLY BULLETIN NO 2019 / 19
27 MAY 2019

TELSTRA EBA HOOK-UPS
Following the disruption caused by a few people who did not want you to hear and ask questions about progress, we should have a new system next Tuesday 4 June. You can prepare by downloading the "ZOOM" cloud meetings app to your phone or computer.

OPTUS EPA CERTIFIED
After more than 6 months, the EPA has been certified. The FWC required undertakings. The FWC decision said (in Part): [5] I observe that the following provisions are likely to be inconsistent with the National Employment Standards: Clause 5.5 Casual Employees & Clause 8.7 Long Service Leave. However, noting clause 1 of the Agreement, I am satisfied the more beneficial entitlements of the NES will prevail where there is an inconsistency between the Agreement and the NES.
The undertaking stated: Optus (gives) the following undertaking: . 2. The Company undertakes that with respect to Appendix A of the Agreement, which sets out the minimum rates for Job Groupings., if the Company employs a sales employee on a commission basis with a minimum rate that is less than that provided in the Agreement, it will employ that person under the Commission Based Sales roles set out in Appendix A(iii). 3. This undertaking is provided on the basis of issues raised by the Fair Work Commission. See Decision

TELSTRA EBA STILL STALLED
CEPU, CPSU and APESMA reps, along with a number of bargaining reps, met with Telstra on Tues 21 May. The next meeting is scheduled for Tue 4 June. There were some discussions but no progress was made.

TELSTRA EBA ISSUES - PAY
At the outset, Telstra advised that they will not be responding "at the moment" to the (controversial) 2.5% offer from CEPU made a fortnight ago. Clearly the pay delays are building, but in the absence of any current industrial pressure, the Union will have to consider all possible options.
The other unions (CPSU and APESMA) do not intend to take any industrial action. However there is one bargaining agent (on behalf of around 45 individuals) who has lodged the necessary paperwork and commenced a "Protected Industrial Action" period. That group have also suspended their current Protected Industrial Action pending the EBA discussions currently occurring. (Item from John Ellery Vic Branch)

TELSTRA EBA ISSUES - LSL
Telstra reopened Long Service Leave and proposed a clause that was similar to a "Direction to take" proposal made some time ago - that grabbed the headlines of Yammer. Significant discussion ensued, but there was no real progress made. Telstra indicated it would consider changes. (Item from John Ellery Vic Branch)

EBA - WHERE DOES THAT LEAVE US
It is almost predictable now that Telstra will come back in about 4 weeks with a slight improvement in the pay but demanding some trade-offs! Long Service Leave is already in the frame. It's time!

TELSTRA PHONE SURVEILLANCE - BUT YOU CAN REFUSE
Telstra has sent messages to certain staff advising as below. Note that you are being requested to consent. If you are pressured to sign, then please contact us. We will seek a further meeting with Telstra to discuss this development.
The purpose of this email is to meet Telstra's notice and consent obligations under surveillance legislation. As you know, we are rolling out the PROMISE Application to your Telstra provided mobile handset and/or tablet. The App uses GPS technology to determine the best schedule and dispatch of work amongst our Communication Technicians.
We expect the App's tracking capabilities will be used to: assist in managing our CTs' schedules and work dispatch; enable Field Leads to work with their teams to achieve better customer outcomes; enhance customer experience through providing visibility to customers of a technicians approximate location when CT approaching customer job; ensure our obligations under workplace health and safety laws are met; ensure the protection and maintenance of Telstra's property and the property of third parties; and enable CTs to seek assistance from other CTs if required.
The App will be used on an ongoing and continuous basis. Any data obtained through the App will only be used in accordance with Telstra's privacy policy. Please note that whilst Telstra is not using this App with the intent for it to be used for the purposes of performance or disciplinary issues, as always, if Telstra becomes aware of matters of concern as a result of content from the App (or otherwise), these may be addressed via our performance or conduct management processes.
Please contact me by 24 May 2019 if you do not consent to the installation and use of the App on your Telstra provided devices. If you do not contact me by this time, I will assume your consent has been provided.


VIP - CONTACTING US - NEW PHONE NUMBER
Please note the following changes as we simplify our phone numbers
0428 942 878 dan.dwyer@cwunion.net Dan Dwyer Secretary/Lawyer - for industrial matters & advice
0428 942 878 reception@cwunion.net Administrative eg payments, applications, change of details

Authorised by Dan Dwyer Branch Secretary
CWU Telecommunications & Services Branch, Leichhardt, NSW.



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