Tuesday 11 June 2024
The Community and Public Sector Union/Civil Service Association yesterday received the first offer from the Cook Government for a replacement to the Public Sector Civil Service Association Agreement 2022. The offer will now be examined in detail, and the union will meet with delegates on Wednesday to discuss the substance of the offer and how to proceed.
Comments attributable to CPSU/CSA Branch Secretary, Rikki Hendon:
“The CPSU/CSA yesterday received a first offer from the Cook Government for the pay and conditions of over 40,000 public sector workers across the state. The union notes the offer includes pay rises of 4.75%, 4% and 3% across three years, which falls short of what has been offered for other public sector cohorts, and contains nothing for regional public sector workers, no movement on a four-day workweek trial or improved superannuation.
“It is clear the Government has failed to grasp the severity of the attraction and retention crisis facing the public sector, which is affecting the delivery of WA’s public services. Union delegates will meet on Wednesday to decide whether to reject this offer and keep fighting for a better outcome.”
ENDS
- The CPSU/CSA will hold a press conference at 1:30pm on Wednesday 12 June, 2024. Level 6, 445 Hay Street, Perth WA, 6000.
- The CPSU/CSA covers 44,000 general public sector workers, one-quarter of the WA public sector, including child protection officers, youth custodial officers, park rangers, veterinary scientists and dental technicians.
- Note to Journalists: Please ensure the full acronym, “CPSU/CSA” when mentioning us. The CPSU/CSA and CPSU are separate organisations with the latter covering Commonwealth, ACT and NT public sector workers.
