Telecommunications
CEPU wins dispute with ERG Transit
(1 March 2010) The CEPU has been attempting to negotiate a new Enterprise Agreement with ERG Transit systems, the company which currently services the Victorian Government’s transport ticketing system for rail, tram and bus services. The system is to be superseded by the new but troubled MYKI system.
CEPU members at ERG are particularly concerned about their current situation because they fear that they will shortly be made redundant and under the present agreement their entitlements are far from satisfactory.
The company, while agreeing to meet with CEPU officials, has sought the names of those employees we represent. The CEPU for its part is refusing to disclose the names of members because of membership fears. Union membership is a private matter and the CEPU protects the confidentiality of its members at all times.
The matter went before Commissioner Bissett at Fair Work Australia on 25 February. As requested by the CEPU, ERG has been required to withdraw bargaining agent notices it had issued to the employees. Members’ names do not have to be provided to ERG and the company agreed to enter into negotiations with the CEPU.
For more information, contact the CEPU via feedback@cepu.asn.au