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DRAFT
CPSU GENERAL STAFF ENTERPRISE
BARGAINING
MINUTES OF MEETING
2:00pm - 5:00PM, WEDNESDAY 22 MARCH
2000
CONFERENCE ROOM, TC LAMBLE
BUILDING
PRESENT:
Brian Lancaster (Director, HR Services)
Ian Galloway (CPSU Industrial Officer)
Christopher Serow (Manager, IR&WC)
Frank Leayr (CPSU Representative)
Chris Burrell (IR Officer)
IN ATTENDANCE:
Philippa Kneen (G/S EB Secretary in Rebecca
Wood's absence)
Meeting opened: 2:23pm
Christopher Serow as Chair
1. APOLOGIES
Peter Szacsvay (CPSU Representative)
Marney Tilley (CPSU Representative, nominee in
Peter Szacsvay's absence)
2. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING (22 MARCH
2000)
The minutes of the previous meeting were
accepted.
3. CPSU LOG OF CLAIMS FOR GENERAL STAFF
MEMBERS
The CPSU advised that they had not fully read
the University's written response to the CPSU log
of claims received on 21st March 2000 and therefore
did not wish to comment on the letter at this
time.
The CPSU advised however that a meeting of CPSU
members was held at 1:00pm (prior to this meeting)
and that the CPSU members have requested that the
University provide the CPSU negotiating team with a
written document to further clarify the 4%
contingency component of the University salary
offer.
The CPSU requested that the University reply
before the next CPSU members meeting which is
scheduled to take place on Wednesday 5th April
2000.
The CPSU advised that there are 3 key matters
proposed by the University which are currently not
accepted by CPSU members.
1. Contingent pay increases - there is no
explanation on what targets need to be achieved by
the University to attain the contingent 4% of the
total 10% salary offer.
2. $1,000 certification/sign on bonus - the CPSU
were advised that the University cannot achieve
CPSU's claim. As the University has not provided an
alternative offer for a sign on bonus, this
response has been considered unacceptable to
CPSU.
3. No compulsory redundancies - the CPSU cannot
accept the University's current position that they
could not commit to no "forced" redundancies of
general staff over the next three years.
In response, the University advised that:
1. Contingent pay increases - the University
advised that determination of targets would be a
matter to resolve throughout negotiations but must
provide for revenue to support salary increases and
must be achievable, sustainable and in accordance
with the University's strategic plans.
2. $1,000 certification/sign on bonus - the
University confirmed that the quantum of the
certification/sign bonus of $1,000 was not
considered to be achievable against the
University's current cash flow. The University,
however, advised that this does not preclude
negotiations for a different quantum if this matter
is agreed to be pursued.
3. No "forced" redundancies - the University
advised that redeployment or transfers are
preferred rather than paying out the cost of
redundancy packages. However, there are occasions
where alternative employment, as a result of
change, is not available and the CPSU's claim for
no "forced" redundancies could present problems.
However, the University agreed that while a
commitment could not be given at this meeting,
further consideration would be given by the
University and confirmation will be given at the
next EB meeting scheduled for Tuesday 4th April
2000.
4. INDUSTRIAL ACTION - CPSU
The CPSU notified that as at the CPSU meeting of
22nd March 2000, its members have voted to commence
industrial action in support of their claims (in
particular, the three key issues mentioned above)
in the form of stop work meetings on:
- Tuesday 28th March 2000
- Wednesday 29th March 2000 (times to be
advised)
- Thursday 30th March 2000
This action will involve all officers and
members of the CPSU in all areas.
The CPSU further advised that they would
officially notify the University of their action on
Wednesday, 23rd March 2000 via their head
office.
The CPSU confirmed that they will to continue to
negotiate with the University and will continue to
meet with the University at the arranged meeting
times.
The University advised that they were
disappointed that CPSU has decided to recommend to
its members to undertake this action at this time.
The University confirmed that they are willing to
continue negotiations with CPSU throughout the
strike action.
5. SUMMARY OF MEETING
CPSU
It was noted that CPSU has not had sufficient
opportunity to thoroughly review the University's
response to the CPSU log of claims for general
staff members tabled at the meeting of 22nd March
2000.
CPSU confirmed that:
- CPSU will respond to the University's letter
in response to the CPSU log of claims at the
teleconference scheduled for Tuesday 4th April
2000.
- They require the University to fully clarify
what targets need to be achieved by the
University to attain the further 4%.
- The non-acceptance of the $1,000
certification/sign on bonus claim was considered
by CPSU as a rejection by the University at the
meeting of 21st March 2000.
- They will not accept the position of the
University of no guarantees of no "forced"
redundancies of general staff over the next 3
years.
- Their members will undertake industrial
action, in the form of stop work meetings on the
28th, 29th and 30th March 2000 in support of
these claims and that CPSU Head Office will
officially notify the University on 23rd March
2000.
- The CPSU will continue to negotiate with the
University during the strike.
- They acknowledge that in accordance with the
Act, the University will deduct pay from
striking staff and that the University will
notify staff or administrative actions.
The University of New England
The University confirmed that:
- They do not reject the claim of the
certification/sign on bonus at this time, only
the quantum of $1,000 which is considered
unsustainable.
- They acknowledge the importance of the
redundancy issue and will pursue this matter
further.
- They are disappointed with CPSU's timing of
the proposed action but understand that it is an
action undertaken by its members.
- CPSU acknowledges that in accordance with
the Act, the University will deduct pay from
striking workers and that the University will
notify said workers.
- They are willing to continue negotiations
throughout the strike.
- All matters continue to be negotiable.
Meeting Closed 3:30pm
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