Civil Service Association members have voted to accept the government's latest wage offer, which is 8.5 per cent over two years.
Civil Service Association members have voted to accept the government's latest wage offer, which is 8.5 per cent over two years.
The wage package is based on pay increases of 4.5 per cent in the first year, and 4 per cent in the second year, and the new enterprise agreements should be registered in the WA Industrial Relations Commission in the next few weeks.
Wage increases should be in pay packets in July for around 30,000 public sector workers covered by the new agreements.
The new wage deal was an increase on the previous offer which provided for a 4 per cent rise in the initial year.
In addition, to the wage increases agreed to, paid parental leave will also increase - from eight to ten weeks per year.
Employment Protection Minister John Bowler welcomed the decision by an overwhelming majority of Civil Service Association members to accept the wage offer.
"It confirms that the government's public sector wage policy, based on collective bargaining, is well placed to deliver real increases in wages and improved conditions of employment which are economically and industrially sustainable," he said.
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New CSA wage agreement welcomed
Employment Protection Minister John Bowler has welcomed the decision by an overwhelming majority of Civil Service Association members to accept the Government's enhanced wage offer.
The 8.5 per cent package contained wage increases of 4.5 per cent and four per cent over two years.
"It confirms that the Government's public sector wage policy, based on collective bargaining, is well placed to deliver real increases in wages and improved conditions of employment which are economically and industrially sustainable," Mr Bowler said.
"The negotiation process was conducted in good faith by the parties and has delivered a fair and sustainable outcome."
It is expected that the new enterprise agreements will be registered in the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission within the next few weeks and the increases should be in pay packets in July.
"The Government values the work and commitment of the 30,000 public sector workers who will be covered by these agreements and recognises the need to continue to attract and retain a quality public sector workforce," the Minister said.
Mr Bowler said the successful negotiation of the package reaffirmed the commitment of both the Government and the union to negotiate in good faith to enhance the wages and conditions of workers.
