Telecommunications
Visionstream EA negotiations commence
(1 March 2010) The CEPU has opened discussions with Visionstream with a view to reaching a new Enterprise Agreement.
The union met with Visionstream management on 15 February and has subsequently provided the company with a list of items that need to be covered off in discussions. These include:
- Pay rates and classification structures.
- Fixed term and casual employment arrangements.
- Hours of duty, particularly standards hours and RDO processes.
- AWAs
The CEPU will also be seeking to ensure that clauses relating to such matters as leave and flexible work arrangements are in line with the new provisions set by the Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards.
Currently, Visionstream has a non-union collective agreement. Under the Fair Work Act this is no longer an option so, like Optus, Visionstream is obliged to deal with a union which has members in the company.
With Visionstream already playing a role in the roll-out of NBN-related infrastructure, the CEPU considers that securing a good EA with the company must be high on the list of the union’s priorities.
Visionstream members are encouraged to contact their state branches if there are specific issues they want addressed in the negotiations. The next meeting is scheduled for the week beginning 1 March.
For more information, contact the CEPU via feedback@cepu.asn.au