Telecommunications
Telstra EA campaign: CEPU brings together officials
(17 February, 2010) The CEPU has consistently analysed events and situations particularly in relation to this campaign in order to be ready to change direction at short notice as the employer responds to our strategies.
To this end, on Friday February 12 all State Branch telco representatives travelled to Melbourne for an important meeting to consider the next steps in the campaign.
A major input to that meeting came from the most recent AUSPOLL survey and we thank members for their involvement in responding so promptly.
AUSPOLL indicate that the response rate was nearly double the normal rate for this kind of exercise.
A number of clear messages have been received from the members:
- By more than two to one union members want to reject Telstra’s most recent offer.
- Members are dissatisfied with the current pay agreement and they overwhelmingly want to protect the pay and classification systems.
- Members overwhelmingly want industrial action to continue including overtime bans, recall bans and rolling stoppages.
- Among methods of drawing attention to the conditions of Telstra workers, members are most likely to take part in protest action.
These results are consistent across branches and demographics and will form part of our drive for the next stage of the campaign.
For more information, contact the CEPU via feedback@cepu.asn.au