Enterprise bargain No.4
Police Association delegates met on September 9, 2004, to consider
an offer from the State Government in settlement of their fourth round
of enterprise bargaining. They moved to commend the offer - which
will bring average wage increases of 18.9 per cent within two years
- to the association membership.
This offer comes after six months of intensive negotiations between
the association and government, with Commissioner Mal Hyde. The new
agreement, if it is endorsed by the membership, will see the introduction
of new police ranks, incentives and new career-path opportunities.
After the extensive negotiations, the government agreed to pay SA
police wages at the mid-point level in comparison to other Australian
police jurisdictions. So the offer is a serious commitment by the
Rann Government to remunerate police at a level comparable with that
of their interstate counterparts.
The association engaged industrial mathematician, Dr David Scullen,
PhD, to ensure that the mid-point was identified at all ranks and
comparable with interstate jurisdictions.
This offer places ranks within SAPOL at the mathematical mid-point
of police salaries nationally on July 1, 2005. The restructuring payment
of October 1, 2004, varies at each rank and increment accordingly.
You will receive a ballot at your home in the near future. It is
important that you take the time to vote and return your ballot in
the reply-paid envelope.
A YES vote will bring about the introduction of the new rank
structure and restructuring payment on October 1, 2004. The association
strongly recommends that you accept this offer.
If you have any questions, please make direct calls to association
staff.
