MEMBERS TO ESCALATE EB CAMPAIGN 2004 5 MAY 2004

News Flash MEMBERS TO ESCALATE EB CAMPAIGN 2004 `PSA Worksite Representatives met on Tuesday, 4 May 2004 to discuss the current Enterprise Bargaining campaign as well as the Government's intention not to put its final offer of 4% per annum for some workers and 3.5% per annum for others to ballot.` `As advised previously, at the Single Bargaining Centre meeting on 27 April 2004, Government Negotiators advised that the Government has put its final offer on the table. The Association strongly advocated for the opportunity for all affected employees to indicate their view of the current offer through a ballot.` `The Government has sought a path of arbitration of a new Award rather than allowing its own employees to have a democratic say.` `Consequently, at the meeting the following resolution was endorsed unanimously:` 'That this meeting of PSA Worksite Representatives: Determines to continue the escalation of the Enterprise Bargaining campaign, including further snap stoppages. Calls upon the Government to return to the negotiating table and negotiate in good faith to achieve a fair and reasonable Enterprise Agreement. Notes that the Minister for Industrial Relations has reported that the Government's current offer is final and consequently calls upon the Minister to send the offer to ballot forthwith.' `Secondly, members were angered that the Minister for Industrial Relations has refused a request to meet with a delegation of Worksite Representatives following yesterday's meeting to provide feedback on the current status of the EB.` `The request for such a meeting was sent to the Minister on Friday 30 April 2004. No response had been received prior to the meeting.` `Accordingly, following the meeting, Worksite Reps determined to march to the Minister's office and present themselves for an urgent discussion with the Minister. The Minister's office was securely locked and no-one answered the door.` `The PSA and its membership will continue to campaign for a fair deal.` `If the Government believes its offer is fair and reasonable, then it needs to go to ballot and provide employees with the opportunity to vote.` For information contact Acting Chief Industrial OfficerGayle Peak on 8205 288 or email gp@cpsu.asn.au `5/05/04`

MEMBERS TO ESCALATE EB CAMPAIGN 2004

PSA Worksite Representatives met on Tuesday, 4 May 2004 to discuss the current Enterprise Bargaining campaign as well as the Government's intention not to put its final offer of 4% per annum for some workers and 3.5% per annum for others to ballot.

As advised previously, at the Single Bargaining Centre meeting on 27 April 2004, Government Negotiators advised that the Government has put its final offer on the table. The Association strongly advocated for the opportunity for all affected employees to indicate their view of the current offer through a ballot.

The Government has sought a path of arbitration of a new Award rather than allowing its own employees to have a democratic say.

Consequently, at the meeting the following resolution was endorsed unanimously:

'That this meeting of PSA Worksite Representatives:

Determines to continue the escalation of the Enterprise Bargaining campaign, including further snap stoppages.

Calls upon the Government to return to the negotiating table and negotiate in good faith to achieve a fair and reasonable Enterprise Agreement.

Notes that the Minister for Industrial Relations has reported that the Government's current offer is final and consequently calls upon the Minister to send the offer to ballot forthwith.'

Secondly, members were angered that the Minister for Industrial Relations has refused a request to meet with a delegation of Worksite Representatives following yesterday's meeting to provide feedback on the current status of the EB.

The request for such a meeting was sent to the Minister on Friday 30 April 2004. No response had been received prior to the meeting.

Accordingly, following the meeting, Worksite Reps determined to march to the Minister's office and present themselves for an urgent discussion with the Minister. The Minister's office was securely locked and no-one answered the door.

The PSA and its membership will continue to campaign for a fair deal.

If the Government believes its offer is fair and reasonable, then it needs to go to ballot and provide employees with the opportunity to vote.

For information contact Acting Chief Industrial OfficerGayle Peak on 8205 288

or email gp@cpsu.asn.au

5/05/04