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5th , 2002 |
Volume
3, Issue12 |
eTU online is an e-newsletter produced by the ETU Southern
States Branch for members and supporters who have registered their
e-mail address with the Union. It aims to keep you informed of the
latest developments within your Union.
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In This Issue
1. Seasons Greetings
2. Electrical and Communications Contracting Mass
Meeting
3. 2003 Members Discount Booklet
4. The AGE
5. Group Training Apprentices Meeting
6. Metal and Manufacturing Shop Stewards Meeting
7. Optical World Discount for Members
8. Primus Telecom Discounts for Members
9. Bad Back?
10. Next edition eTU online
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1.
Seasons Greetings
2002 has been a big year for the ETU Southern States Branch.
2003 promises to be even bigger!
The Union has been attacked by the politically conceived
and motivated Royal Commission. It has been involved in a
whole range of disputes and has celebrated the 100th year
of its activity.
The Branches of the Union throughout Australia have come
together in an unprecedented way and are working together
to enhance our members' interests.
In 2003, Enterprise Agreements across a range of industries
- including the Electrical and Communications Contracting,
Metal/ Manufacturing and the Lift industries - will be renegotiated.
The Union will continue to grow, prosper and deliver improvements
in wage and conditions to its members. It will develop new
services and continue to champion the worker.
Thanks for your continued commitment to the ETU.
Dean Mighell
Secretary, Southern States Branch
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2.
Electrical and Communications
Contracting Mass Meeting
On November 13, over 3000 members attended a mass meeting
to endorse a log of claims to serve on employers in the Electrical
and Communications Contracting industry. Apprentices working
in Group Training met earlier to endorse their own claim which
includes the removal of unpaid "stand-down time".
Members working in the industry, which includes labour hire
and service, are reminded that there will be a vital follow
up mass meeting at Dallas Brookes Centre on December 12 to
consider the EBA.
Details are:
Date: Thursday December 12
Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Dallas Brookes Centre
Victoria Parade
East Melbourne
All members, including apprentices working in the sector,
should attend.
Group Training apprentices: see the separate item below.
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See Quicktime iMovies of meeting.
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see Dean Mighell at the meeting.
Click to
see Shaun Leane at the meeting
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see Colombian CUT secretary ( Jesus Gonzalez )at the meeting |
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3.
2003 Members Discount Booklet
In December, members will receive the new Members Discount
Booklet which describes a range of discounted products that
will be available to financial members in 2003.
One service included is "Union Shopper", which
will assist you in getting the best available prices on whitegoods
and electrical products, etc.
The Union membership card has been upgraded to include reference
these services.
The booklet will be mailed directly to your home address.
So look out for it in your letter box and hang on to your
copy throughout 2003.
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4.
The AGE
Members at The AGE, Tullamarine, were outraged when the company
moved to sack a member last month.
The members protested to management about the treatment received
by our member and stuck together, calling a union meeting
to resolve the matter.
Members contacted the Union, and within 36 hours the member
was back at his job.
A couple of managers at the new Tullamarine site have now
decided to move on.
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5.
Group Training Apprentices Meeting
All apprentices working in Group Training organisations should
attend their own mass meeting on December 12. The meeting
will discuss their enterprise agreement.
Details are:
Date: Thursday December 12
Time: 08:30 am
Venue: Dallas Brookes Centre
Victoria Parade
East Melbourne
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6.Metal and Manufacturing Shop Stewards Meeting
Shop Stewards in the Metal and Manufacturing industry are
advised there will be a meeting to discuss a log of claims
for the industry on December 10.
All shop stewards are encouraged to attend in order to get
Campaign 2003 off and running in the new year.
Details are:
Date: Tuesday December 10
Time: 10:00 am
Venue: Trades Hall
Cnr Victoria and Lygon Streets
Carlton South
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7.Optical
World Discount for Members
Optical World is offering 15% discount off frames and lenses
to members of the Union. (Not to be used in conjunction with
other offers or discounts)
Services include –
* Bulk Billed Eye Tests
* Great range of frames for the look and budget that suit
you
* Contact lenses & solutions
* Free adjustments or minor repairs
* Rebates available from all major Health Funds
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| Optical World has been caring for people in Melbourne’s
south- eastern suburbs since 1978. It is a fully owned and operated
Australian Company with a staff of 27 including 8 fully qualified
optometrists.
Staff are professionally trained, and are there to make your
experience comfortable and relaxed, whilst giving you the
best advice and level of service.
To receive this discount, please show your current Union
card.
For your convenience, stores are located at:
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ASHBURTON
242 High Street (Near Pedestrian crossing)
Ph 9885 6257
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ELSTERNWICK
343 Glenhuntly Road (Near St George’s Rd)
Ph 9532 8033
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BENTLEIGH
433A Centre Road (Opposite Bank of Melbourne)
Ph 9557 8319
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HAWTHORN
669 Glenferrie Road (Near railway bridge)
Ph 9818 3419
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BRANDON PARK
Shopping Centre Shop 38A (Opposite Coles)
Ph 9562 5311
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KEYSBOROUGH
Parkmore Shopping Centre (Next to Homeart)
Ph 9706 3288
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CLAYTON
336 Clayton Road (Across from McDonald’s)
Ph 9544 3371
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WAVERLEY GARDENS
Shopping Centre, shop 29 (Around from Bi-Lo)
Ph 9562 3611
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RINGWOOD
17-19 Ringwood Plaza (Rear of Eastland’s)
Ph 9876 8222
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8.Primus
Telecom Discounts for Members
Primus Telecom is very pleased to partner with ETU and provide
members with special offers on all our telecommunications
services. At Primus, we understand the requirements of your
Union and are pleased to extend our offers to both residential
and corporate members (small businesses).
Primus Telecom is one of Australia’s fastest growing
full service telecommunications providers and is able to deliver
exceptional value for all Internet, voice, data and mobile
services.
Our iPrimus brand was honoured as best ISP, in the 2002 Australian
Telecom Awards.
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MEMBER OFFERS – RESIDENTIAL
SAVE UP TO 10%
Join Primus Telecom for your home phone and Internet services
and receive up to 10% off selected calls and dial-up Internet
plans.
MEMBER OFFERS – CORPORATE
BIG SAVINGS LARGE OR SMALL
Being an ETU corporate member allows you to access big savings
on your telecommunications services normally only available
to large corporates. This includes great deals on Internet,
data, voice and mobile services.
To take advantage of these great ETU offers, please call
this special number 1300 858 810 and identify
yourself as an ETU member.
Call Primus Telecom today and start experiencing the real
value of communication.
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9.Bad
Back?
If you’re like most people, you don’t give much
thought to your back … until it hurts and when this
happens, it’s not only painful, but can dramatically
affect your daily life.
What we tend to do is place abnormal demands on our backs
by our modern lifestyle habits, such as: too much sitting
or slouching, too little exercise, carrying too much weight,
incorrect lifting or chronic stress.
By following some simple tips you can reduce your risk of
injuring your back.
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• LISTEN TO YOUR BACK
Pain is a warning sign. If what you’re doing hurts, then STOP.
Do not try to push through the pain.
• DROP THE LOAD
If you’re over-weight, you’re a candidate for back problems.
Try to maintain your proper body weight to avoid straining your
back muscles.
Eating a balanced diet provides nutrients that fight the deterioration
of the bones in the back.
• STRAIGHTEN UP
Try to maintain a good posture by not slumping in your chair, hunching
up over a work-bench or walking around with rounded shoulders. Instead,
imagine there is an invisible electric cord from the top of your
head to the ceiling lifting you into a tall, relaxed posture, rather
than a short, bent over one.
• GET MOVING
Exercise REGULARLY to keep the muscles that support your back strong
and flexible. Of particular importance are the lower back and abdominal
muscles. Consider warming up like an athlete by stretching before
you start your working day, and participate in exercise that you
enjoy.
• SLEEP Eeezzzee
Sleep in a comfortable position. On your side in the ‘foetal’
position is usually the least stressful on your back. Sleeping on
your stomach puts more stress on your back and neck. And choose
a firm sleep surface that allows your spine to maintain its natural
‘S’ curve.
• LIFT CORRECTLY
You don’t have to lift something heavy in order to hurt your
back. Picking up something light incorrectly is far more likely
to hurt your back than picking up heavy objects correctly. Lifting
things away from your body is also likely to cause damage. When
you pick up anything, no matter how heavy, get it close to your
body, bend your knees and keep your back as straight as you can
and don’t twist with it.
• STRESS BUSTING
When under stress, your back, neck and shoulder muscles are often
tight. Then a sudden movement can trigger a muscle spasm.
> Learn how to relax
> Take breaks in your day
> Consider many of the alternative therapies such as massage
or yoga.
Researchers tell us that positive-thinking individuals will report
less back pain, regardless of the amount of perceived stress in
the individual’s life. From www.badback.com.au
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