- Police consider ban on speeding fines in potential pay dispute
- By WES HOSKING
- 04/09/2015 Make a Comment
- Contributed by: Mick ( 3 articles in 2015 )
Police Association secretary Ron Iddles
POLICE have foreshadowed possible bans on issuing speeding fines and unpaid overtime if demands for better pay and conditions aren’t met.
An email sent to almost 200 union representatives Friday night warned a plan must be in place in case negotiations with Victoria Police break down.
They are asked to review bans used in previous disputes and consult their co-workers to “identify new and innovative actions”.
The letter, signed by Police Association secretary Ron Iddles, said while negotiations were at this stage continuing well, members needed to be prepared.
Possible bans were to be discussed at a delegates meeting to be held next Thursday.
“We remain committed to reaching an agreement with the employer however it is essential that we prepare for all eventualities,” Mr Iddles wrote.
“Delegates will be required to discuss and assist in the formation of an industrial action strategy that could be adopted by the membership in the event that industrial action is required to further our claim.”
The existing pay agreement for police is due to expire at the end of November with the union seeking a 5 per cent pay increase each year over three years under a new deal.
The introduction of penalties for weekend work are among other demands.
Victoria Police has offered an annual 2.5 per cent pay increase and wants efficiencies in return such as greater power over where officers work and changes to the overtime system for detectives.
The three-page union letter — headed “Proposed Industrial Action Strategy Workshop” — details previous action taken during pay disputes in 2006 and 2011.
These included police not issuing speed camera, red light camera and toll fines and not forwarding speed and red light camera film for processing.
A ban on unpaid overtime and use of email, not attending court as informants or witnesses other than in reply to a subpoena, and not answering ministerial requests were among other measures.
Talks with negotiators over a new industrial agreement for police began earlier this year.
At the time Victoria Police declined to comment while a spokesman for Treasurer Tim Pallas said: “The Government is committed to bargaining in good faith for the best outcome for the Victorian community.”
The agreement will cover around 14,500 police and protective services officers.
An email sent to almost 200 union representatives Friday night warned a plan must be in place in case negotiations with Victoria Police break down.
They are asked to review bans used in previous disputes and consult their co-workers to “identify new and innovative actions”.
The letter, signed by Police Association secretary Ron Iddles, said while negotiations were at this stage continuing well, members needed to be prepared.
Possible bans were to be discussed at a delegates meeting to be held next Thursday.
“We remain committed to reaching an agreement with the employer however it is essential that we prepare for all eventualities,” Mr Iddles wrote.
“Delegates will be required to discuss and assist in the formation of an industrial action strategy that could be adopted by the membership in the event that industrial action is required to further our claim.”
The existing pay agreement for police is due to expire at the end of November with the union seeking a 5 per cent pay increase each year over three years under a new deal.
The introduction of penalties for weekend work are among other demands.
Victoria Police has offered an annual 2.5 per cent pay increase and wants efficiencies in return such as greater power over where officers work and changes to the overtime system for detectives.
The three-page union letter — headed “Proposed Industrial Action Strategy Workshop” — details previous action taken during pay disputes in 2006 and 2011.
These included police not issuing speed camera, red light camera and toll fines and not forwarding speed and red light camera film for processing.
A ban on unpaid overtime and use of email, not attending court as informants or witnesses other than in reply to a subpoena, and not answering ministerial requests were among other measures.
Talks with negotiators over a new industrial agreement for police began earlier this year.
At the time Victoria Police declined to comment while a spokesman for Treasurer Tim Pallas said: “The Government is committed to bargaining in good faith for the best outcome for the Victorian community.”
The agreement will cover around 14,500 police and protective services officers.
Source: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/police-consider-ban-on-speeding-fines-in-potential-pay-dispute/story-fnpp4dl6-1227513413619
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