Caption: TWU (Vic/Tas Branch) organiser Mem Suleyman and Branch delegates inspect the new “super site”
TWU (Vic/Tas Branch) members recently inspected CEVA Logistics new 508 metres long, 200 metres deep, 166,000sq m “super site” at Truganina, west of Melbourne. The facility has been built around environmental sustainability principles and includes four warehouses, hardstand areas of 76,500sq m and a 15,600sq m awning area.
As part of the CEVA Logistics & TWU Fair Work Enterprise Agreement, TWU officials, delegates and members have begun a formal consultation process with the company to ensure members that correct rates of pay will apply, current job descriptions will stand and no members will lose their jobs before, during and after this year’s move. We stand together in protecting good jobs at CEVA.
The TWU Eastern Australia Airlines EBA Committee presented an endorsed log of claims to company representatives in Sydney this week.
The committee, who reinforced with management the uniqueness of the occupation, presented member demands for greater wages and allowances.
Also raised by the committee was the need for all three delegates to attend EBA meetings, a TWU delegate to review rosters prior to publication and for TWU representation at ground school.
The next meeting between the committee and company representatives is scheduled for 24 June. For further information, please contact TWU delegates and TWU aviation organiser Dissio Markos.
The TWU Jetstar flight attendants EBA committee presented your endorsed log of claims with company representatives in Sydney this week.
During the meeting the committee pressed member demands for greater wages and allowances. Other issues raised included the company’s ability to direct employees to work Trans-Tasman/international flights.
The company has indicated that they will consider the claims and cost the demands. The next meeting is scheduled for 24 May.
Members will be advised in regards to any developments. Please contact your delegate or TWU (Vic/Tas Branch) aviation organiser Dissio Markos for further information.
The TWU would like to thank all members for supporting their delegates and the Union in remaining strong and united.
Pass on the message to non-Union members that now is the time to join the TWU to present a united force in negotiations.
Newly-elected TWU Branch Secretary John Berger yesterday told the Union’s latest group of OH&S inductees that having all members return home from work safely each day was a non-negotiable.
The intake adds to the already 356 Occupational Health and Safety representatives, representing the Union in yards throughout Victoria and Tasmania.
John said that workplace representatives were crucial to the ongoing success of a Union helping to protect workers in some of Australia’s most dangerous professions.
“I want to express my appreciation to all Branch delegates and health and safety representatives. They are the backbone of any Union who put in a lot of work for members, I look forward to welcoming many more on board during my time as Branch Secretary,” he said.
The new inductees are undertaking a five-day, WorkCover approved training program during which they are armed with an understanding of relevant workplace laws and the skills to assist them deal with both isolated and widespread health and safety issues in workplaces.
Members should note the TWU is credentialed and authorised to provide both WorkCover and Comcare health and safety training. HSR's have the ability to select where they undertake training and should always nominate the TWU.
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