CWU Central Branch, Communication Workers Union NSW ACT QLD SA NT

Latest round of South Australian AURs to undertake dispute resolution training Branch Training and Development Officer Phil Kessey in Adelaide today!

Central Branch Assistant Secretary(Qld) Cameron Bird said the “best team won” as he pulled on his brand new Blues jersey, today.

Everyone, please join us in letting him know just how exceptionally good he looks in blue!

Been great to get out and about to talk to members at Kemps Creek, Frenchs Forest and SWLF, along with a number of livestreams, about the EBA11 deal secured by the CWU. We’ve received great feedback from members so far and are excited about sharing the detail at more briefings being held across the country in the coming days.

Catching up with members at Botany PDC in Sydney to explain the ins and outs of EBA11!

Happy Friday… From the proud CWU members at Wagga delivery centre in regional NSW!

G’day from proud CWU members at the Wagga Telstra store in regional NSW!

A great catch up with members over a hot bbq breakfast in Port Adelaide, this morning!

A great morning spent with members at New England Mail Centre in Tamworth!

Great time sharing a cuppa and morning tea with our great members out at North Lakes Post Office, just north of Brisbane this morning.

Great to catch up with CWU members at Chullora Vans today!

Brilliant catch up with members over breakfast out at Virginia Delivery Centre in Brisbane, this morning.

Good morning from members at Lavington Deluvery Centre - just north of Albury on the NSW/VIC border

We’re pleased to report to members that following further discussions at a high level this week, the CWU and Australia Post have reached agreement, in-principle, on EBA11.

EBA11: In-principle Agreement - Communication Workers Union | CWU Central Branch NSW, ACT, QLD, SA, NT We’re pleased to report to members that following further discussions at a high level this week, the CWU and Australia Post have reached agreement, in-principle, on EBA11. A proposed new EBA11 would, subject to member approval, lock-in the following key outcomes for members, and their families: As...

Branch Secretary Shane Murphy, QLD Assistant Secretary Cameron Bird and Branch Official Robbie McLauchlan were out catching up with members at Caloundra Delivery and Nambour Delivery and nightsorters on the Sunshine Coast this morning.

Branch Secretary Shane Murphy along with QLD Assistant Secretary Cameron Bird and Branch Official Robbie McLauchlan spent the arvo catching up with van services members working the afternoon shift at Nambour PUD on the Sunshine Coast.

Great catch up with members at Mansfield Delivery Centre in Brisbane this morning.

The CWU cannot recommend members support Telstra's proposed EBA deal with their yes vote. Members have made it absolutely clear that they want, and deserve, better.

Telstra EBA2024: Why we can't say 'Yes' - Communication Workers Union | CWU Central Branch NSW, ACT, QLD, SA, NT As members are aware, this round of bargaining with Telstra commenced earlier this year and has recently come to a halt, with Telstra signalling its intention to ask employees to vote on their current offer. Last week, we commenced a consultation process with members, consisting of an online poll an...

Great to catch up with members at Coorparoo DC in Brisbane this morning.

A chilly early morning start catching up with members over a hot barbecue out at Sydney Transport Facility this morning.

Central Branch Secretary out catching up with members out at Ingleburn and Frenchs Forest

An outstanding effort from Postie Peter from Batemans Bay out on the NSW South Coast.

Peter, a postie from Batemans Bay, NSW, has reached 475 blood donations and is on track for his 500th with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.🩸👏 Together, our Lifeblood team is aiming for 170+ donations in June.

"I know I am helping a lot of people with this simple act, and I get some great treats (Freddo Frogs)," he shares. "Every donation helps, so even if you only donate once, you will make a huge difference."

Peter has been donating for over 20 years and consistently checks in on others during his local delivery run. Amazing work, Peter! 🙌

As we have continued to pursue a fairer pay deal in further talks this week, Telstra has today improved its pay offer to Job Family employees. Here's a quick update - talks will continue on Monday.

Telstra improves Job Family pay offer - Communication Workers Union | CWU Central Branch NSW, ACT, QLD, SA, NT The CWU has continued to pursue a fairer pay outcome through further EBA talks with Telstra. As previously advised, Telstra’s pay offer consisted of wage movements of 4% in year one, 3.5% in year two and 3% in year three – guaranteed to be paid in full to Workstream employees, with Job Family...

Just as absolute as the impact of inflation is on your family’s cost of living – so too should be your right to a guaranteed and fair wage rise that ensures you are able to meet those rising obligations.

Telstra Bargaining Update: pay improvements must be guaranteed - Communication Workers Union | CWU Central Branch NSW, ACT, QLD, SA, NT Your Union has continued to engage with Telstra through the bargaining process to advance members’ claims for a fair, equitable and meaningful wage rise. Our members’ hard work and dedication to their roles should be recognised and fairly compensated. The cost of living crisis has exacerbated fi...

Adam and Scott are NBN’s newest technicians from Albury in the border region of NSW and Victoria - and our newest proud CWU members! 💪

CWU SECURES IMPROVED REDUNDANCY BENEFITS FOR TELSTRA PURPLE MEMBERS - Communication Workers Union | CWU Central Branch NSW, ACT, QLD, SA, NT Following Telstra’s disgraceful announcement to shed up to 2,800 jobs by the end of the calendar year, the CWU has entered into consultation with Telstra in order to begin mitigating against the affects of this announcement on our members. Within those job cuts, 377 potential redundancies have bee...

This week, in-person negotiations with Australia Post recommenced focussing on compliance and narrowing in on key matters of contention for our members. Further info is available in the below update.

Australia Post EBA11 bargaining update - Communication Workers Union | CWU Central Branch NSW, ACT, QLD, SA, NT The last time we wrote to members regarding the progress of EBA11 negotiations, we were pleased to announce that Australia Post was working through our log of claims and had agreed, in principal, that any new EBA at Australia Post would retain the Retraining, Redeployment and Redundancy (RRR) Agreem...

CWU bargaining representatives met with Telstra again this week. A comprehensive overview of those discussions is available in the below update.

Telstra EBA2024 Update - Communication Workers Union | CWU Central Branch NSW, ACT, QLD, SA, NT Your Union bargaining representatives met with Telstra again this week, and formally submitted the following claims: 1.       Workplace safety and responsibility We are seeking to have important representative or legal compliance roles recognised and remunerated by Telstra. This includes, mos...

Following many months of discussions with Australia Post, the CWU has secured a significant increase to the Retail shoe subsidy.

CWU MEMBERS SECURE SIGNIFICANT INCREASE TO RETAIL SHOE SUBSIDY - Communication Workers Union | CWU Central Branch NSW, ACT, QLD, SA, NT Following many months of discussions with Australia Post, I am pleased to report to members that your Union has secured a significant increase to the Retail shoe subsidy. Members’ feedback has been consistent – the shoe subsidy was out of date and no longer kept pace with the reality of our reta...

Out here with the night crew at SPF!