As you know, Serco tabled a last-minute offer on Tuesday prior to the stoppage and requested that the union put this offer out to members. This occurred, and the majority of members rejected the offer and chose instead to proceed with the 48-hour stoppage.
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:
WAGE OFFER: YEAR 1 | BASE RATE |
CCO1 | $28.00 |
CCO2 | $29.00 |
CCO3 | $30.00 |
WAGE OFFER: YEAR 2 | 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:
This is not to say that Serco will automatically agree, or that it means that no further protected industrial action will be required. It may be the case that we need to keep fighting in order to get what we want. However, endorsement from the membership will mean that we can set the parameters with Serco and let them know that this is the bottom line, and that anything short of this will not be acceptable for union members.
Can you please take the time to fill out the following survey and let us know whether you support the above counteroffer or not HERE.
As always, if you have any questions, you can get in touch with the union by sending an email to , , , or . You can also call Jess on 0401 521 561 or Kim on 0408 249 277.