Renewal of the Public Sector Agreement

Update

The Public Sector Log of Claims which has been served on employing health services was discussed at the meeting of members which was held on Wednesday 14 December 2011. There was a good representation of all our disciples including medical scientists, medical physicists, perfusionists, dietitians and psychologists.

A few suggested amendments to the Log of Claims have been received including the possibility of implementing a 9 day fortnight by agreement, and the provision of mobile telephones when required to be oncall.

To view the Log of Claims go to Documents -> Campaigns -> Public Sector 2012 (login first)

A number of issues around the process of bargaining were discussed at the meeting, and possible forms that industrial action might take, should that be necessary.

A summary will be available on the website after the office reopens in January 2012.

We have contacted the health services’ nominated bargaining representative the Victorian Hospitals’ Industrial Association (VHIA) seeking to meet to schedule dates and times for negotiations.

As yet we have had no response.

At this stage we anticipate convening a members’ meeting in early February 2012 to discuss progress (or lack thereof) in negotiations, and to provide feedback to members.

Meanwhile the Bailleau government is continuing its hardline approach to negotiations with the ANF, including wanting to replace registered nurses with nursing assistants, introducing split shifts and refusing to move from the policy of a 2.5% pa wage increase, which is less than the rate of inflation.

As a consequence many ANF members are considering leaving the public health system. For more details go to the ANF website:

http://www.anfvic.asn.au/