Telecommunications
CEPU raises views about current and future jobs
(2 October, 2009): When the Government first announced its plans to seperate Telstra - either with their cooperation or not - the CEPU didn't hesitate to sound out concerns, to help ensure members voices were heard on a critical public policy issue.
We have followed this up today with two important articles: one an opinion piece; the other, an article drawing on the opinion piece and other views. Links to both pieces are provided below:
As indicated in the articles, we're pleased the Government has moved to consult with us about its plans and we've capitalised on this opportunity to press the concerns of our members. As always our chief priorities will be:
- Securing our members' jobs;
- Protecting their conditions long-term;
- Establishing secure, well-paid jobs within NBN Co - to help ensure it can attract skilled employees to assist with the roll-out.
The bottom line: we will be direct and upfront in putting our members' needs first in any discussion about the future of Telstra or the broader industry.
The CEPU will do this in a straight-forward yet respectful way to ensure that we can meaningfully influence the consideration being given to these extremely complex matters.
The views of our members are vital and if you have comments or issues you want us to take up, please let us know.
If you have a view, let us know what you think via feedback@cepu.asn.au