CLA EA: Proposed Counteroffer |
Members would know that Serco put out an offer on Tuesday, and that this was rejected by most members.
Most of the feedback that we received via the survey, emails and in member meetings held yesterday was that the base rate increase was in line with what we’re fighting for, but that it shouldn’t affect the OT and PH rates. As such, the union is suggesting that the following counteroffer is tabled to Serco:
YEAR 1 WAGES (BASE RATE)
CCO1 - $28.00
CCO2 - $29.00
CCO3 - $30.00
YEAR 2 WAGES (BASE RATE)
CCO1 - $29.00
CCO2 - $30.00
CCO3 - $31.00
CCO1 - $28.00
CCO2 - $29.00
CCO3 - $30.00
YEAR 2 WAGES (BASE RATE)
CCO1 - $29.00
CCO2 - $30.00
CCO3 - $31.00
This is an increase to the base rate for CCO1s and CCO2s. Additionally, we suggest the following:
- That the EA have a 2-year term.
- That no penalties are affected or reduced (including overtime, weekend penalties and shift penalties).
- That all CCO2s with 24 months service as a CCO2 automatically progress to CCO3 upon certification of the EA, and that those CCO2s with less than 24 months service automatically progress when they hit the 2-year mark. As there are currently no CCO1s employed by Serco (to our knowledge), this will cover all employees. Upon certification of the EA, new/future employees will be required to progress through the classification structure in the EA (CCO1 for one year, and CCO2 for two years), but their rate will be higher under the new EA and therefore they won't be at a disadvantage. One of the requirements for progressing to CCO3 under the last two offers was the completion of three Cert IV modules – this will remain in place but we will suggest that CCO2s have 12 months to complete these modules after they progress to CCO3, and not before they can progress to CCO3.
We are seeking feedback on and endorsement of this proposal. If the majority of members believe that this is an appropriate offer, then we will formally advise Serco of this in writing.