PASA branch structure
The 2002 annual conference of Police Association delegates
moved to establish a restructuring working party, which would recommend changes
to the delegate and branch structures. Meetings to date have identified the
need to flatten the structure so the separation between conference and
workplace delegates is combined.
Some branches will be deleted with those workplaces being
aligned to other branches. The branch titles will be for administrative
purposes with the focus being on issues at the workplace level.
This should assist members and clear the confusion that
currently exists in the present structure.
Delegates will meet shortly to debate the proposed new
structure.
Country housing
The country housing rental agreement expires in November this
year. PASA has sought discussions with the Minister for Administrative
Services, Jay Weatherill, to negotiate a new agreement.
The PASA committee of management has determined policy
regarding depot housing. PASA believes that depot housing should be redefined
and rent-free. PASA will lobby for the reintroduction of the government local
allocation committees and to achieve a minimum government housing standard.
Assistant Secretary Tom Scheffler is the designated association representative
for country housing issues and is available to assist members with disputes
arising from provision or otherwise of government housing.
Face to face
Association staff are available to talk to members at
training days, overnight stays at Echunga, courses etc. If you would like to be
briefed “face-to-face” on current issues, then don’t hesitate to
contact us. SAPOL has been supportive in allowing PASA staff access to members
in departmental time, on the proviso it does not interfere with operational
requirements or allocated training periods. Always inform your local managers
if you have invited PASA staff to address your workgroup. And PASA staff can be
flexible with scheduling.
Enterprise bargaining round 4
The fourth round of enterprise bargaining is fast
approaching. The last instalment (4 per cent) of EA 2001 is payable from the
first pay week commencing on or after June 30, 2003. The first wage increase in
the next enterprise agreement will apply from July 1, 2004. The association is
in the process of preparing a members’ claim. Feel free to drop me a line
on matters you believe should be progressed, or speak to your local delegate.
markcarroll@pasa.asn.au
