CEPU SA

05/06/2026

CEPU SA Delegates from the Whyalla steelworks Joe and Kurt were in Canberra this week to bring the views of our members directly to the Federal Members of Parliament who will deicide the future of the steelworks and their home town.
We also attended the National Press Club to hear our National Secretary Michael Wright and McKell Institute Chief Economist Alison Pennington speak about a new report that makes the case for publicly owned renewable energy to power Australian Industry.
A future made in Australia can only succeed if it is powered by Australia.

04/06/2026

ETU and CEPU reps from around Australia travelled to Canberra this week to attend the National Press Club for the launch of an important report with a plan for powering Australia's future.

You can watch National Secretary Michael Wright and McKell Institute economist Alison Penington deliver their speeches on ABC iview via the link below:
https://iview.abc.net.au/show/national-press-club-address/series/0/video/NC2611C019S00

And read the report here: https://www.etunational.asn.au/your-union-at-work/reports-submissions/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASOCr1jbGNrBI4Kp2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHmoM1NCx_MrPKHwgkHsdfZPonIuxCLzlMWfkaTMVuJQBFUwqF8r6rW34laQA_aem_3jpAoYvXWTNT6sXCi5j_vg

We had CEPU SA delegates Joe and Kurt from the Whyalla steelworks and Branch Secretary John Adley in attendance for the event.

The SA contingent also visited Parliament house to meet with Federal Minister for Industry and Inovation Tim Ayres as well as South Australian Federal MP's Claire Clutterham, Tony Zapia and Steve Georganas to discuss the steelworks administration, sale process and the future of Whyalla

Michael Wright, Secretary of the Electrical Trades Union of Australia, joins Alison Pennington, Chief Economist at the McKell Institute, for a National Press Club address on the topic "Powering Australia's Future".

29/05/2026

Thursday I had the pleasure of visiting CEPU SA members from three depots across the Eyre Peninsula. Wudinna, Streaky Bay and Ceduna! Getting these guys together in the same place at the same time is a great effort and I was so happy it happened! Discussions about workplace rights, wages and conditions dominated and a lot of laughs as well.
Ceduna legend Paul Yendall was unable to attend, so his workmate Brady accepted his 20 year CEPU Membership Certificate instead.
Thankyou for your ongoing service Paul, and thankyou to everyone for making me feel so welcome.
Jason Lailey
SA Power Industry Organiser.

27/05/2026

Wednesdays in Cleve!
Today I travelled to the regional community of Cleve SA! A farming community that relies on these Power Industry workers to keep the lights on. As always it was great to catch up with CEPU SA members and discuss how together we can make the Electrical Industry better.
Thankyou for having me!
Jason Lailey
SA Power Industry Organiser

26/05/2026

CEPU SA members live and work regionally throughout SA!
It was my pleasure today to spend time with the members at the SAPN Port Lincoln depot. These workers cover a huge expanse of territory maintaing the power supply for the Eyre Peninsula. It was an extra special visit because I was able to present two members with Membership Certificates.
Stephen Meyers 40 years.
Norm Marks 40 years.
What made it even better is Norm retires this week and we got to say thanks for steering the ship for the next generation. Thankyou for your contribution to the union!!
Jason Lailey
SA Power Industry Organiser.

22/05/2026

This Thursday I travelled up the freeway to visit the CEPU SA members at Mount Barker SAPN Depot. I was lucky to be accompanied by CEPU SA State Secretary John Adley and delegate Ashley Brazell.
We had great discussions about PPE, Indicative Task review and the upcoming Enterprise Agreement.
Ash spoke to members about the ITR and how it will affect workers, whilst John discussed worker solidarity. John also presented members with their CEPU SA Membership Certificates. Thankyou to Darwin Domanday 20 years and Michael Parkes 40 years as well as David Berry 40 years! Your service to our union is greatly appreciated.

SA Power Industry Organiser
Jason Lailey.

20/05/2026

Our CEPU members at Consolidated Power Projects are about to start their Enterprise Agreement negotiations coming up soon.

We were out visiting the construction division yesterday afternoon at the Tailem bend battery project, discussing and putting together their log of claims.

Our members are switched on, united in solidarity and are just a great group of people.

Well done to everyone for the great discussions and all working together.

Now that's union power! ✊️

14/05/2026

CEPU members proudly bearing the union flag in front of a Tunnel Boring Machine being used to dig the tunnels for the Torrens to Darlington North-South corridor project.

This colossus measures around 15m tall and 100m long!

CEPU members proudly lead the way for infrastructure and development in SA. We keep the state running! ⚡