Your CPSU team took your endorsed bargaining claim to management on Monday. Management said they are willing to consider union clauses for a number of key issues but their focus was on securing their pay offer. We think there is a better way to bargain and it begins with you.
Issues which got a positive response from management:
flexibility for those who choose to participate in discretionary work
outside core hours through TOIL at time and half, no disadvantage to those
who can’t participate, and that an employee will not suffer any disadvantage
if they don’t .
consider how the requirements of the bargaining framework for delegates
rights and their representatives will take shape in the agreement;- pending
a draft from the unions.
providing ongoing data for issues such as staffing through the WRC
broaden the list of staff eligible to receive the restriction / on-call
allowance
paying deemed leave out at the time the leave is deemed.
consider the issues of security staff and their need for personal
protective equipment including sunglasses
improve family-friendly conditions such as lactation breaks for mothers
Pay offer – management’s narrow approach
Management’s offer is:
A) with 1% + 1% bonus with no impact on staff levels
OR
B) 1.5% with no impact on staff levels but with no bonus
They also said any offer above A and B would look like:
C) 2% pay increase with no bonus and with job losses estimated at 1.5
positions
D) 3% pay increase with no bonus and with job losses estimated at 4.5
positions
Management also advised that they will soon meet with the Council for
discussions. Will they champion an acceptable pay rise for their staff at these
discussions?
A better way to bargain
We think there is a better way to bargain that:
keeps AWM competitive with the rest of the APS while offering up to a 3%
pay rise
makes the AWM a productive workplace without targeting jobs
provides adequate staffing levels that continue to provide excellent
service to the community
What can you do to help?
Get involved: let us know what you think and talk to colleagues about
it.
Tell management: you support CPSU in seeking a competitive pay rise,
protecting your job security and quality services for the community
We win fair pay increases and improved conditions in agencies with large and
active memberships. Don’t give in - get involved and tell management what you
think of their offer.
