December 1998 Volume 79 Number 12 "serving the protectors"
President's Message

THE YEAR IN REVIEW - AND THE YEAR AHEAD.

The Police Association has faced a challenging year through 1998. The new Police Act will be proclaimed in the near future and create significant changes to SAPOL.

Through appropriate political lobbying, the Association was able not only to protect members’ working conditions but also their rights in the areas of:

• Contract employment.
• Transfer appeals.
• Dismissal provisions.
• Promotional appeals.

Moreover, The Association has achieved an enterprise bargaining agreement which has been overwhelmingly endorsed by the membership. A five-year housing agreement that delivers a fair deal and certainty to country members, their partners and families has also been achieved.

However, 1999 will test the Association as it deals with SAPOL’s proposed staff reductions, personnel issues associated with the new Local Service Areas and other important issues.

As obvious today as it was when the Association was founded in 1911, is that success is achievable when we remain united.

On behalf of the secretary, the committee of management, delegates and staff, I wish all members and their families best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

Peter Alexander    President