Westpac plans to cut 295.5 Hours from Retail Network

Westpac have announced plans to cut branch operating hours at 26 locations across their retail network, see full list below. The proposal, if successful will see a total of 295.5 hours cut from the 26 locations.

Westpac have announced plans to cut branch operating hours at 26 locations across their retail network, see full list below. The proposal, if successful will see a total of 295.5 hours cut from the 26 locations.

It is hard to reconcile this latest announcement from Westpac with their vision “to be one of the world’s great service companies”, in an environment already characterised by reports of understaffing.

Westpac branches impacted by proposal to cut operating hours are:

NSW QLD South Australia Tasmania Western Australia Victoria
Forbes
Glen Innes
Gunnedah
Jindabyne
Narrabri
Parkes
Scone
Vincentia
Ayr
Biloela
Bowen
Ingham
Normanton
Proserpine
Tully
Port Augusta
Port Lincoln
Port Pirie
Renmark
Whyalla
Currie – King Island
Scottsdale
Kununurra
Tom Price
Robinvale

Are you Impacted? – What you need to Know

The Westpac Group Enterprise Agreement 2019 sets out your rights including the process Westpac must follow to consult with you regarding major workplace changes. The agreement provisions include:

  • Providing you with information about the proposed change;
  • Genuine consultation periods, including dedicated periods to consider members feedback about proposed changes;

During the consultation period make sure you speak up about any concerns you and your colleagues may have, including any impact in relation to your family and caring responsibilities. Westpac is obliged to consider your feedback and provide responses before a final decision is made.

Need more information – Get all your questions answered

If you are impacted, make sure you get all the facts and answers to your questions. You can:

  • Speak to your FSU Workplace Rep or Organiser
  • Join the FSU online today at www.fsunion.org.au
  • Arrange to hold a workplace meeting to discuss the impact on you and your colleagues

Contact our Member Rights Centre on 1300 366 378 to get further information and advice.

 

Contact Details

Finance Sector Union
Ph: 1300 366 378
nabmembers@fsunion.org.au

 

Authorised by Julia Angrisano, National Secretary