Following strong representation from your union and the efforts of CPSU members and supporters in the workplace, DoHA staff working in the National Incident Room have now secured extra penalty rates for all shifts worked during the swine flu crisis.
In response to the threat of Swine Flu, employees from all over DoHA moved
quickly to staff a national hotline, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Initially staff where advised to keep, but not submit, time sheets to document
the hours they were working. For over a month and despite repeated requests,
no-one received any advice on how they would be compensated for the extra hours
they were working, day and night, in these extraordinary circumstances.
CPSU first raised the concerns of union members at the National Staff
Participation Forum (NSPF). When the Department failed to respond, CPSU
encouraged affected staff to sign an open letter, on the CPSU’s website, calling
on the Secretary to remedy the situation.
The pressure has paid off. A determination has now been issued. The rates
below are in addition to the collective agreement entitlements and your union
has received reports from some members that they have received payments in their
last fortnightly pay.
The rates are as follows:
Before 18 May 2009
Shift
APS 1-6
EL 1-2
6am-2pm
10%
10%
1:30pm-10pm
20%
20%
10pm-6am
4am-12pm
10pm-4am
30%
30%
Saturday
As per CA
30%
Sunday/Public Holiday
As per CA
75%
Post 18 May 2009
Shift
APS 1-6
EL 1-2
5:30am-2pm
10%
10%
1:30pm-10pm
20%
20%
10pm-6am
30%
30%
Saturday
As per CA
30%
Sunday/Public Holiday
As per CA
75%
Some affected staff may still be unaware of this development and may require
clarification about the process for the payments. If you are not receiving the
correct additional payments, or have any other concerns, please email
alison.sexton-green@cpsu.org.au
