Telecommunications
Telstra adverse action against CEPU members
(19 March 2010) It has become apparent that Telstra is embarking on a campaign of what we believe may constitute adverse action against CEPU members.
The CEPU has had various reports of management threats and intimidation of members supporting the EBA campaign. These have been both verbal and in writing. This has also included unjustified use of the PICM process.
It has been reported that some of management's justification for this is various claims that certain industrial action taken by the CEPU and its members is unprotected and illegal. The industrial action currently being taken is legal protected action.
Adverse action taken by an employer under the Fair Work Act is ILLEGAL.
As such the CEPU will take action against Telstra and / or its managers found to have been involved in such activity. Members are requested to report any incidents of such activity to the Branch office.
When reporting such incidents members are requested to provide as much of the following information as possible:
- Any written information management circulars, bulletins, emails, etc.
- In the case of verbal intimidation / threats, write down what was said and who said it, include details such as their position, e.g. manager, team leader (1&2 up managers). Where and when it happened. Also provide details of any witnesses that were present. Please include any other information you think may be relevant to build a strong case.
These incidents could be any change to your employment conditions that would not have taken effect had you not been involved in the current protected legal action.
For more information, contact the CEPU via feedback@cepu.asn.au