After a fast and furious time in the Senate last week an inquiry has been set up into the proposed (Temporary?) regulation changes that would allow Australia Post to delay the mail even further than they already do. The changes which are law until disallowed by the Senate would see intrastate mail (Melbourne to Melbourne) … Read more
Australia Post is creating its own #PostalPandemic Click here to send a message to your Federal MP and cross-bench Senators to ask them to block Australia Post’s regulatory changes, before it’s too late. It’ll only take a minute. They’ve asked the Government to approve regulatory changes which pose an immediate threat to our postal service and … Read more
National Union briefing on current Australia Post matters, EBA/COVID-19 / Proposed Changes to letter performance standards. Thursday 21st May at 6.00pm Click below to register https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cepucwu-nationwide-member-briefing-tickets-105329487332
Joint Media Release – Cormann – Fletcher – Supporting Australia Post throughout COVID-19
PROTECTING YOUR JOBS, YOUR CONDITIONS, YOUR EBAs Dear members, The Morrison Government has made it easier for employers to cut workers’ pay and conditions by allowing employers to give just one day’s notice before opening a vote on changes to your EBAs – bypassing the proper consultation period with you and your Union. These changes … Read more
COVID-19 Latest Safety Advice April 6th 2020 There are now 11 confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus within the Australia Post workforce. Seven of which have not been at work and therefore don’t present as a risk to others. However, the remaining four are in NSW. Kingsgrove Delivery, Sydney Gateway Facility and Sydney Parcel Facility … Read more
STREAMLINED CONTACTLESS DELIVERY, SIGNAGE IN POST OFFICES, SOCIAL DISTANCING RECOMMENDATIONS AND TEMPORARY CHANGES TO SOME BRANCH OPERATIONS Dear Members, Your Branch has continued to seek further protections for members as we navigate through the unprecedented situation in relation to the emerging worldwide Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. These conversations between your Branch and the employer groups … Read more
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE – 6 MARCH 2020 CONFIRMED AUSTRALIAN CASES As of 6th March, there are over 50 confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Australia. Of the total cases reported, approx. 20 of these cases are reported to have recovered, 2 people have sadly passed. The remaining cases are in a stable condition. TRAVEL ADVICE The … Read more
Member fees will rise from the 1st April by 50c,40c or 30c per week $9.30 to $9.80 for full timers $5.10 to $5.50 for 25 hours + part timers and $2.55 to $2.85 for 15 hour part timers This is the first increase to union dues in 5 years and is necessary to ensure that member … Read more
Communication Workers Union (Victorian Branch) Review and recommendations – atmospheric smoke exposure to postal workers 1 Background The 2019-2020 summer bushfire disaster in southern and eastern Australia has led to unprecedented and widespread hazardous smoke exposure to a large number of people including outdoor workers, in major population centres including Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne, inter … Read more
