Update on ABCC and SA Power Networks EA negotiations
Update on ABCC and SA Power Networks EA negotiations
South Australia power sector facing ABCC crossfire
South Australia power sector facing ABCC crossfire Ewin Hannan, The Australian, February 14, 2017 Unions have warned South Australia’s volatile power sector faces industrial upheaval as the state’s electricity distribution network seeks to impose the Turnbull government’s contentious construction code on hundreds of workers. SA Power Networks has angered unions by seeking to negotiate separate…
This toxic energy row must end – Jay Weatherill
This toxic energy row must end Jay Weatherill, Financial Review, Feb 13 2017 Electricity supply is a public good and Labor believes it should be in public hands. That is why we opposed the privatisation of the Electricity Trust of South Australia, our state’s electricity supply utility.As a result of that policy decision,…
South Australia Government drops charges against Royal Adelaide Hospital builder over 2014 death of worker Jorge Castillo-Riffo
South Australia Government drops charges against Royal Adelaide Hospital builder over 2014 death of worker Jorge Castillo-Riffo Renato Castello, The Advertiser, February 10, 2017 http://www.news.com.au/national/south-australia/state-government-drops-charges-over-2014-death-of-royal-adelaide-hospital-worker-jorge-castilloriffo/news-story/5d238faa68b713799a37844f4635437e THE devastated partner of a worker killed on the new Royal Adelaide Hospital site has taken aim at the State Government for dropping charges against its builder just three days…
How Christmas prawns explain Australia’s power blackouts
How Christmas prawns explain Australia’s power blackouts Richard Denniss http://www.smh.com.au/comment/how-christmas-prawns-explain-australias-power-blackouts-20170210-gua9eh.html Just as the Howard government once claimed incorrectly that refugees were throwing their children into the water, the Turnbull government is deliberately misleading the public about the cause of blackouts and energy shortages around the country. Blaming renewable energy for causing the storms and heatwaves…
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and ministers were told wind not to blame for South Australia blackout
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and ministers were told wind not to blame for South Australia blackout EXCLUSIVE – Mark Kenny, February 13 2017 – 10:46AM Turnbull government statements blaming last year’s South Australian blackout on its high renewable energy target ignored confidential public service advice stating that it was not the cause, according to emails obtained under freedom-of-information rules. With…
2016 AEC Declaration of State Councillors
The AEC has recently concluded a elections for three CEPU SA State Councillor positions – One for the Electrical Contracting Industry and Two for the Plumbing and Fire protection Industry. Click on the links below to download the: AEC Declaration Report and the AEC Post Election Report
Shipbuilders celebrate campaign victory
Shipbuilding workers across the country can breathe easier after a Federal Government announcement on submarines all but guarantees a generation of shipbuilding jobs. The announcement today of majority Australian submarine build by French company DCNS follows a concerted worker-led campaign and a long period of uncertainty in the industry. CEPU South Australian secretary John Adley…
2015 CEPU SA Branch Biennial Conference
An SA Branch Conference was held on the 8th and 9th of October this year. Branch Conference is held for elected Branch Conference delegates and State Councillors to debate and decide SA branch policy and plans. Branch Conference must be held at least every two years under our rules. You can download the minutes of the 2015…
Bob Donnelly – CEPU Life member
Bob Donnelly was awarded the Unions highest honour at the CEPU SA Branch Biennial Conference held in October. Bob was made a life member of the CEPU for his outstanding contribution to our Union. Bob joined the ETU in 1968 and has represented members as a shop steward, state Councillor, Executive member, Organiser, Branch Assistant…