Following your strong feedback to the Bureau Executive in support of your bargaining team’s position, Bureau management agreed to resume negotiations and a further meeting was held on 27 March 2009.
Management presented a revised proposal in relation to the two main
unresolved matters – pay increases, and the proposed removal of flextime for EL
staff.
EL access to flextime
Management have withdrawn their claim for the removal of flextime for
ELs.
Pay Increases
The previous pay offer was 3% from commencement, and 3.2% 12 months
later with a CA nominal expiry date of 31/12/10.
Management’s revised offer is 3.25% on commencement, and 3.3% 12 months
later with a nominal expiry date of 31/12/10.
Time to consult members
CPSU has advised management that we still have serious reservations about the
adequacy of the proposed pay increases. Management’s response is that the
Bureau’s financial situation means that they cannot afford higher increases
without putting further pressure on jobs. CPSU undertook to seek feedback from
members on the revised proposals.
What are the options?
Meeting with management again and asking for an increased pay offer is not an
option, and no further meetings are scheduled.
Option 1
Accept management’s revised proposals.
Option 2
Reject management’s revised pay offer and embark on an industrial campaign,
including taking protected industrial action, to put pressure on management to
increase the pay offer ( Note: Only union members can take part in protected
industrial action).
Please advise which option you support by emailing CPSU Organiser Will Betts
at Will.Betts@cpsu.org.au by COB
Wednesday 15 April 2009
