Fed: Govt says Ombudsman could intervene in Telstra pay dispute

AAP General News (Australia)
08-14-2008
Fed: Govt says Ombudsman could intervene in Telstra pay dispute

The federal government says the Workplace Ombudsman could intervene in a dispute between
Telstra and trade unions.

Unions have accused the company of using axed WorkChoices laws to slash the pay and
condition of its staff.

Employment Minister JULIA GILLARD says Telstra needs to understand that WorkChoices
is dead .. and the government wants to see co-operative industrial relations.

She's told ABC radio the Workplace Ombudsman will respond if a complaint is made.

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KEYWORD: TELSTRA AGREEMENTS (CANBERRA)

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