2014 Draft Log of Claims

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1 Public Sector Unions Allied Health Professionals Agreement 2014 Draft Log of Claims SUBJECT TO MEMBER ENDORSEMENT In addition to the matters in this claim, all matters contained in the Allied Health Professional Agreement 2012 will be continued. WITHOUT PREJUDICE

2 Application This agreement is applicable to all Employees of the Tasmanian State Service who are subject to the Tasmanian Allied Health Professionals Agreement That Exercise Physiologists are also included in this agreement. All other conditions will be derived from the Health and Human Services (Tasmanian State Service) Award and Tasmanian State Service Award. Wages The parties agree market-based relativity comparisons are extremely important in determining wage increases in the labour market for Allied Health Professionals. The parties have agreed as settlement of the 2012 Allied Health Professional Agreement that a salary review would be conducted of competitive jurisdictions to determine the relative standing of Tasmanian Allied Health Professionals at the equivalent points. HACSU and the CPSU believe that this group needs to be broadened to include all Australia States and Territories and that the outcome of this process will be dealt with through negotiation. Given the government s wages policy caps employment cost increases at 2% per annum yet the budget forecasts consumer price index increases of 2.5% per annum it should be clear that salary increases of just 2% per annum over the three years of the Agreement will not be acceptable. We seek salary increases to be paid from 1 December each year for all union members covered by the Agreement. While union members understand the difficult financial circumstances faced by the State, these increase should acknowledge the wage restraint shown by them over the past 2 years and at least serve to maintain salaries in real terms across the life of the Agreement. We further seek that Agency budgets be increased for each year of this Agreement to fully fund the agreed salary increases. Interaction with 2013 Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement This claim, with the exception of the specific matters as they relate to Allied Health Professionals also includes those matters sought in the PSUWA Log of Claims sought for employees covered under this agreement.

3 . Matters Set Aside in the 2012 Agreement Conditions of Service - Allowances The following matters were set aside in the negotiations for the previous Agreement. The 2012 Agreement was settled in recognition of the financial difficulties the Tasmanian State Government was experiencing in balancing its budget. The following matters contained in the previous claim, but set aside, are now sought. Post Graduate Qualification recognition That the current arrangements relating to Post Graduate Allowance Recognition be extended to AHP Grade 1 / 2 employees who hold a Graduate Certificate relevant to their field of work by way of the implementation of an additional increment level at AHP Grade 2. That a further review is undertaken of all levels to better define and recognise educational qualifications. Entry Level That the current Level one pay point one pay level is removed increasing the entry level payment for Allied Health Professionals. Night Shift Allowance: The current Night Shift Allowance shall be increased to 25% Uniform Allowance: Allied Health Professionals who provide direct care and who are not required to wear a uniform will be paid $500 (pro rata) in year 1 of the Agreement and $250 (pro rata) in year 2 of the Agreement. Where uniforms are provided Allied Health Professionals will be given a minimum of six (6) items of uniform (pro rata). Replacement of uniform items will be through normal wear and tear. Professional Development Paid Leave:

4 Where an employee requests paid leave for the purposes of participating in professional development opportunities the employer will not unreasonably deny this request. The employer will provide the employee in writing of all reasons for the denial of a request for leave for this purpose. Professional Development Fund: That the funds available for employees be increased to $3000 over a two year period and that separate fund is established in order to administer this entitlement. That the employer will pay upfront the costs approved professional development activities. Preceptor Allowance That a Preceptor Allowance of $2.36 per hour is to be paid to Allied Health Professionals who train and support students. Sabbatical Leave: That senior Allied Health Professionals receive a Sabbatical Leave entitlement in line with the Nurses (Tasmanian State Service) Award Compassionate Leave: That employees are able to access personal leave for use of Compassionate Leave when person of employees immediate family has contracted or developed a personal illness sustained a personal injury which poses a serious threat to their life. On Call That the On Call Allowance is increased to: Monday to Friday - $4.15 per hour for each hour the employee is required to be on call, with a minimum payment of $ For Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays - $5.34 per hour for each hour the employee is required to be on call, with a minimum payment of $ Other Conditions of Service Personal Leave - Sick Leave A Statutory Declaration is deemed to have the same status as a medical certificate to demonstrate proof of illness for the purpose of accessing sick leave entitlements.

5 Personal Leave Carer s Leave An employee is entitled to use an unrestricted amount of sick leave as carer s leave. An employee shall, if required, establish by production of a medical certificate or statutory declaration, the circumstance of the person concerned. An employee may take unpaid carers leave by agreement with the employer. In addition the employee can seek the approval to take annual leave, time off in lieu of payment for overtime and make up time for the purpose of carer s leave. Grievance Procedure Any disputes or grievances arising from this Agreement shall be dealt with through the following procedure. The objectives of this procedure are to promote the resolution of grievances and disputes by measures based on consultation, co-operation and discussion; to reduce the level of industrial disputation and to avoid interruption to the performance of work and the consequential loss of service to the community and of wages. (a) In the first instance, the employees and/or union(s) shall attempt to resolve the grievance or dispute with the immediate supervisor. The local union representative(s) shall be present if desired by either party. (b) If the grievance or dispute is not settled at that stage, the matter shall be referred to the manager of the work unit. The local union representative shall be present if desired by either party. (c) If the grievance or dispute remains unresolved, the matter shall be referred to representatives of regional or corporate management and the state secretary of the appropriate union. (d) It is agreed that steps (a) to (c) shall take place within seven days. (e) If the grievance or dispute remains unresolved, the matter shall be referred to the Tasmanian Industrial Commission for decision, which shall be accepted by all parties as settlement of the grievance or dispute. (f) Until the grievance/dispute is resolved through any or all of the steps (a) to (e), work shall continue normally in accordance with custom and practice existing before the grievance or dispute arose.

6 No party shall be prejudiced as to the final settlement of a grievance or dispute by the continuation of normal work as above. (g) The foregoing grievance and dispute settling procedure is without prejudice to any statutory rights available to an employee under the provisions of the Tasmanian State Service Act.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS COLLECTIVE ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT Quick Reference Guide (NORTHERN TERRITORY)

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS COLLECTIVE ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT Quick Reference Guide (NORTHERN TERRITORY) CATHOLIC SCHOOLS (NORTHERN TERRITORY) COLLECTIVE ENTERPRISE 2014 Quick Reference Guide Date and Period of Operation This Agreement shall commence operation seven (7) days after approval by the Fair Work