UK Fujitsu workers on strike to protect jobs and pensions
Last year, Fujitsu proposed 1,000 redundancies in the UK, following a pay freeze and plans to close the company’s pension scheme, reducing employees’ remuneration by around 20%. Unite members voted in favour of strike action late last year.
12 February 2010 [full story]
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Total chaos for Westpac & Qantas customers as IBM blocks pay talks
Major airlines, banks, customs and other key services face meltdown this week as a result of IBM refusing to negotiate a collective agreement with employees.
01 September 2008 [full story]
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ASU delegates in info tech: active•strong•united
ASU Delegates across IT and Business Equipment companies have shown that their united strength can bring about change for good in their workplace. The following is a roundup of what is occurring.
31 March 2007 [full story]
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The IT Factor
The future of Australian IT looks grim as big companies lead the rush to India and China, writes Jackie Woods.
11 October 2006 [full story]
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General info tech industry news
ASU Delegates and members have been working hard across the first half of 2006 on a number of collective agreements and of course in the Your Rights @ Work campaign
03 August 2006 [full story]
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ASU NSW NCR draft tabled
As you are aware, the Delegates and members in NSW have developed a draft document to present to NCR in response to their draft and to put detail to our Log of Claims items. The draft has been reviewed by Delegates around the country and they agreed nationally that the draft should be the national ASU commensurate position.
17 January 2006 [full story]
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First NCR EBA meeting for 2006
Negotiations continued as planned Tuesday, 10 January. 2006 with the next meeting scheduled for Thursday, 12 January. The focus of the meeting was to work through a ‘draft’ set of clauses from NCR which in part attempts to address some of the ASU Log of Claims items and also formally puts some of the claims of NCR on the negotiating table.
11 January 2006 [full story]
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Negotiations commence at NCR
Historic negotiations commenced between the ASU and NCR on Friday 2 December 2005 with the presentation and discussion on the ASU Log of Claims. The Log of Claims items are tabled in the attached bulletin for you to follow NCR’s response and the negotiations as they progress.
05 December 2005 [full story]
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NCR - United we bargain!
ASU Delegates and members have engaged in collective action, shown collective strength and have put forward a united front. The results, NCR have finally agreed to commence bargaining with ASU members.
28 November 2005 [full story]
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Petition signing at NCR pays off!
NSW Delegate Mark Potter, National Industrial Officer Jo Justo and NSW Services Branch Organiser Bill Croslow met with NCR representatives to present the petitions which have been signed by over 75% of employees around Australia. The petitions demanded that NCR enter into negotiations for an enterprise agreement and that employees wished the ASU to bargain on their behalf.
24 November 2005 [full story]
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It’s time to say YES we want a collective agreement!
You have told us very clearly that you wish to have a collective bargaining agreement negotiated between you, the employees (represented by the ASU) and NCR management. NCR management do not believe you.
30 August 2005 [full story]
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EDS staff vote "no" to substandard deal
EDS staff have today overwhelmingly voted against a substandard EBA deal proposed by the company following the recommendation of the ASU to send a message to the company that an EBA without a pay rise was not good enough.
29 August 2005 [full story]
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SA government IT outsourcer falls short on employee conditions
Electronic Data Systems (Australia) Pty Ltd, (EDS), is failing its employees under the new enterprise agreement scheduled to be balloted in mid August. This is the view of Andy Dennard, SA Branch Secretary of the Australian Services Union.
18 August 2005 [full story]
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Important update on the EDS "People Agreement" 2005
Attached below is a copy of the EDS People Agreement 2005 as proposed by management, with annotations in red to explain what the ASU’s key concerns are in relation to it. This is provided to all EDS employees in order to assist their decision when they cast their ballot.
03 August 2005 [full story]
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Info Tech / Business Equipment
This week sees the official start of the campaign to educate members, inform the public and let the government know that you are not happy about the changes to the federal industrial legislation.
29 June 2005 [full story]
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Canon Territory test
You need to take the following test to ensure that you and your employer have met all the requirements for consultation on your territory.
Check your responses against the answers below (no cheating) and if your tick 1 or more no boxes you need to speak to your ASU Delegate or Organiser immediately.
25 May 2005 [full story]
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Important information on OHS at Canon
The ASU has sought clarification from Canon on the terms of your insurance coverage for the purposes of Occupational Health and Safety or as it is known in some States, Workplace Health and Safety.
18 May 2005 [full story]
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Canon report back
The National Consultative Committee (NCC) met yesterday, 11 May 2005 to discuss a range of issues for technicians. National Industrial Officer Jo Justo attended the meeting via teleconference.
12 May 2005 [full story]
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Delegates confirm collective bargaining plans at NCR
Delegates and Organisers met via teleconference on Wednesday 26 April 2005 to discuss plans to commence bargaining our collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with NCR. As you would all be aware there has been a range of activities across NCR over the last few months, making preparations for bargaining to commence. The time has arrived for us to gather around the negotiating table and present our claims to NCR.
03 May 2005 [full story]
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Dispute meeting held with Canon
ASU Delegate Dwayne Quigg and ASU Industrial Officer, Jo Justo met on the 26th April 2005 with representatives of Canon management to raise our issues in dispute. The meeting was held with Grant Jorey and Jacqui O’Leary with Dwayne on video link from Brisbane.
02 May 2005 [full story]
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ASU & Canon to meet over “Start of Day Policy”
Delegates around Australia have been attempting to resolve issues with the new Start of Day Policy. ASU members in Western Australia have had verbal and written correspondence with their local managers in an attempt to resolve a number of issues with the new policy.
22 April 2005 [full story]
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Info Tech latest general bulletin
Inside the latest issue of Info Tech/Business Equipment bulletin you can find information on: getting ready at NCR for the commencement of bargaining, when the next Canon NCC will meet, OH & S news and information on independent contracts – the good, the bad and the ugly.
12 April 2005 [full story]
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Time to stand together, Fuji Xerox management says "no"
On 15 September ASU members decided to put a resolution seeking agreement from management about key EBA claims.
17 September 2004 [full story]
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NCR ‘Yellow Card’ in dispute
An ASU teleconference with NCR delegates and organisers was held to discuss a national position on NCR’s ‘Yellow Card’ System. Participants were unanimous in their opposition to the system, and endorsed the petition that has been circulated around the country opposing the system.
12 August 2004 [full story]
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Fuji Xerox EBA stop work meeting: now let's negotiate!
Over 90 ASU members in Sydney attended a stop work meeting today in support of their claims for a new collective agreement. Management had refused to hold further negotiation meetings and had threatened to put an agreement out to the vote without the consent of delegates and their Union.
03 August 2004 [full story]
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Fuji Xerox EBA: no more negotiations
FXA management has advised the ASU that they intend to put a non-union EBA out to a vote without further negotiation. This is after the ASU requested that negotiations continue as soon as possible and after the unacceptable delay when management called a halt to the last negotiation meeting.
28 July 2004 [full story]
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Fuji Xerox - It's about job security
We all know that advances in technology have changed the way work is done by Fuji Xerox technicians. We are seeking to ensure that the jobs of technicians are able to evolve with technology and that your jobs continue to be covered by a decent agreement protecting conditions.
12 July 2004 [full story]
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DOCS, analysts, trainers... why should they be in the Fuji Xerox EBA?
Since EBAs first started there have been new positions that have been created in the Service Department at Fuji Xerox. Some of this work was originally done by CSRs. Some is because technology has changed and because of a change to the business structure. In past many of the IT positions have been well paid. However, in the last two years there has been a dramatic turnaround in the conditions for IT workers. We believe that new positions do not have the same minimum conditions as CSRs. As it stands CSRs transferring to these positions lose some of the conditions they have fought for as technicians.
07 July 2004 [full story]
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Fuji Xerox: we are united
Your representatives on the EBA have demonstrated that they are united and committed to securing the best possible EBA for all technical employees in the Customer Support Organisation at Fuji Xerox. At the last meeting on 28 June, management put an ultimatum to drop claims for Docs, Analysts and trainers to be included in the EBA.
29 June 2004 [full story]
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Fuji Xerox: third EBA meeting
At this meeting Fuji Xerox Australia (FXA) management tabled their proposed EBA draft. While there was some robust discussion, the draft and the attitude of management suggest that at this stage they are prepared to negotiate on a whole range of issues. We welcome constructive and cooperative dialogue as the best means to arrive at a new agreement that has benefits for everyone.
21 June 2004 [full story]
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Canon protected industrial action – success!
On Friday 3 June 2004 technicians employed by Canon Australia in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane took part in national industrial action seeking fairer conditions of employment. It is believed that over 75 Technicians from Perth and Melbourne took part in a full-day stoppage on Friday. In addition a mid-day stop work meeting was held in Brisbane which was also well attended. An indefinite ban on all overtime has been notified around the country.
07 June 2004 [full story]
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Canon techs decide: strike this Friday (bulletin)
ASU meetings were held around the country yesterday with a clear resolution to go on strike in support of a better EBA this Friday. This is your opportunity to secure a better pay increase and a better workplace for the next two years. Members have also resolved to put an indefinite ban on overtime until the agreement is resolved.
01 June 2004 [full story]
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Canon technicians decide: strike on Friday (media release)
ASU members who are technicians working for Canon have decided to take industrial action after negotiations for a new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) have failed to resolve outstanding issues. The industrial action will consist of a strike on Friday, followed by indefinite bans on overtime.
01 June 2004 [full story]
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Canon technicians to decide on strike
ASU members who are technicians working for Canon from across Australia will hold meetings on Monday. This will decide whether to go on strike after negotiations for a new Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) have failed to resolve outstanding issues. This action is a last resort by employees. It follows months of negotiations and a last ditch attempt to conciliate an agreement in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission which also failed to reach agreement on Thursday 27 May 2004. An initial proposal by management for a non-union agreement has already been rejected by a majority of technicians in a vote.
28 May 2004 [full story]
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Canon EBA: AIRC conciliation fails
Despite the efforts of your union representatives, attempts at conciliation in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission have not succeeded in reaching agreement. While there was some initial success at fixing up some of the technical clauses of the EBA, there were fundamental differences over two key issues: Pay and Redundancy.
28 May 2004 [full story]
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Fuji Xerox EBA update
The second EBA meeting was held in Sydney on 13 May 2004. It is clear from this meeting that there are large differences between the position of management and your Union. This is quite natural at this stage of the negotiations, and reflects the difference of interests – your Union is seeking an agreement that allows you to best meet your personal and family needs, management is trying to maximise profits for the company.
26 May 2004 [full story]
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Joint notice from ASU and Canon to technical consultants
As Canon technicians would be aware, there was a hearing in the Australian Industrial Relation Commission (AIRC) on Wednesday, 5 May 2004 in relation to an s.127 application stopping current industrial action at Canon.
06 May 2004 [full story]
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Canon tries to stop industrial action
The ASU has received a s127 application by management to stop the work to rule arrangement that has been happening since before Easter. We understand that this application has been posted on notice boards throughout the country.
04 May 2004 [full story]
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Canon technicians vote NO!
Management has now advised that a majority of technicians voted NO to the EBA agreement. Unfortunately, a decision was taken by management against the wishes of a number of state representatives to collect all the votes in Sydney and count them together – therefore we are unable to get a state-by-state break up of results.
30 April 2004 [full story]
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First Fuji Xerox EBA meeting
The first meeting for the EBA was held with management yesterday. Management indicated that they would not be seeking any major changes to the EBA. Your union representatives presented a list of items that had been raised at initial feedback meetings. This list is reproduced on the second page. The next meeting of the EBA committee will be held in Sydney on 13 May 2004.
30 April 2004 [full story]
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Canon industrial action: your rights
From Monday 29 March until Easter the ASU is organising industrial action in the form of a “Work to Rule” arrangement. Management and the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) have both been advised of this by the ASU and as such it is Protected Industrial Action – that is, you have certain protection if you choose to participate in support of your claim for better conditions.
26 March 2004 [full story]
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Non-union EBAs – are you on your own?
Canon has announced that it wants a “s170LK agreement”. This is an agreement directly with employees and is the same type of agreement that applies to the clerical staff and workshop technicians. Workshop technicians voted against this agreement last time but were outvoted by the office staff. Whereas management negotiates the current union EBA, it does not do the same with its non-union agreement. This fact sheet explains non-union EBAs.
26 March 2004 [full story]
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Canon EBA – below the midpoint
The Canon Consultative Committee held a telephone conference to consider the “package deal” presented in national briefing sessions. Even after a travelling road show where employee representatives were flown around the country to try to sell the agreement, the feedback has been that there is not enough in the package. Management can afford to fly managers and its selected employees around the countryside, but can’t find the extra money for a decent wage increase to restore the growing gap between Canon and the rest of the market in wages and conditions.
23 March 2004 [full story]
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ASU challenges Canon EBA
Certification of the Canon Australia agreement was challenged in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission on Monday 15 March 2004 before Senior Deputy President Duncan. If it is certified, the agreement would cover clerks, workshop technicians, some store people and people in sales.
22 March 2004 [full story]
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How does Canon’s EBA compare?
We have provided a table which summarises the key conditions in both the Canon and Xerox EBAs. The wages comparison is based on the minimum rates of comparable jobs in both agreements. Both companies must pay above these rates. A comparison of the minimum for Xerox is the minimum in 2001 (ie three years ago).
17 March 2004 [full story]
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Canon’s dud deal
After three more frustrating days of meetings, it has become apparent that Canon has tried to employ the same tactics as last time in negotiating the agreement. It has now come up with a “settlement offer” which doesn’t have AWAs, but doesn’t deliver a good pay increase and doesn’t really address job security. Canon thinks this is a done deal – we disagree.
15 March 2004 [full story]
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ASU files dispute with Canon
The ASU has filed a dispute in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) regarding Canon’s conduct surrounding its “non-Union” EBA. This action was necessary after an urgent meeting was held at the request of the ASU, but which failed to resolve the issues in dispute.
02 March 2004 [full story]
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Canon EBA update
Despite another long meeting held in Melbourne over two days, on 11 to 12 February 2004, there has been very little movement by Canon on the key issues raised by employees and the ASU. Here’s an update on the key issues that have not been resolved.
20 February 2004 [full story]
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Canon EBA: no pay rise
Canon has released the new EBA covering a large part of what it sees as its “non-union” award covered workforce. This agreement does not include any real pay increase for employees who are currently above the minimum. There are no increases for two years unless management feels like giving one!
10 February 2004 [full story]
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Is this true?
We have received numerous enquiries following the release by Canon of a Bulletin with the title “CERTIFIED AGREEMENT 2004 UPDATE TECHNICIAL CONSULTANTS”. Those technicians have asked whether the contents are true and feel misled by the statements made. The following is provided to clarify what has and hasn’t been agreed to.
30 January 2004 [full story]
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CTOs – Canon confirms suspicions
ASU representatives have now met with Canon in relation to the grievance lodged about Canon’s failure to consult about proposed changes to the way machines are installed. The meeting confirmed a number of things that we had suspected. This meeting highlights the need to include specific protection for job security in the current EBA. It is disappointing that it took the ASU lodging a grievance for Canon to come clean about its plans.
29 January 2004 [full story]
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Canon says “NO”
After three frustrating days of negotiation meetings in Melbourne the company has chosen to simply say no to the ASU employee log of claims, rather than provide meaningful responses. What is worse, on items where the company had previously said it was in favour, it is now clear that these were meaningless words. The ASU and employee reps at the meeting were all disappointed by the approach of the company to the claims advanced by the ASU and employees.
27 January 2004 [full story]
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Canon seeks to introduce Australian Workplace Agreements (AWAs)
In the latest round of negotiations, Canon has requested that a clause on AWA’s be inserted into the agreement. An AWA is an individual contract which excludes your Award and agreement, and is only allowed if it is named in your agreement. Your Union is opposed to the introduction of AWA’s as our experience with AWA’s is very negative.
15 December 2003 [full story]
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OCÉ negotiations – be represented!
OCÉ has attempted to commence negotiations on a new Technical Services EBA. Despite the ASU’s requests to be involved in negotiations, the company has attempted to sideline us from the negotiations. We are however committed to effectively representing the interests of OCE members. Without proper Union representation, employees from across the country cannot have a say in their employment conditions.
03 October 2003 [full story]
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Devout unionist threatened with the sack for praying
ASU member and IT worker Kamal El-Masri, has been threatened with dismissal by his employer TPG, an Internet company in Sydney, for praying during work hours. His Branch, the NSW & ACT (Services), has been representing him in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission in an attempt to resolve this apparent example of religious discrimination.
11 October 2002 [full story]
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Members set to escalate Canon dispute
ASU Services Branch members will meet this afternoon to consider an escalation of industrial action against Canon Australia in their current EBA dispute. The move follows strike action across Australia today by technicians of the company in protest at what ASU Queensland Services Branch Secretary David Smith describes as Canon’s ‘miserable approach to their highly skilled employees’.
08 May 2002 [full story]
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