ZOOs Victoria Agreement delivers over Short Term
CPSU & Zoos Victoria have reached agreement on a new Zoos Victoria Salaried Staff Agreement which will be a relatively short agreement, expiring in mid 2011, and featuring salary increases of 8% over approximately 18 months made up of the following payments;

- 3% on 1/12/09,
- 2.5% on 1/7/10
- 2.5% on 1/1/11.

This is a total of 8% over approximately 18 months. Other significant changes include:

? Revised performance pay system, which is clearer and more accessible, and removes reference to ZV s revenue targets
? Performance bonus amounts to be negotiated annually with the Union
? Clear progression criteria, whereby an employee can progress through the salary structure
? Extension of the spread of hours from 5:30 – 6pm, but providing employees have the right to refuse to work beyond 5:30
? Retention of Higher Duties arrangements, whereby all employees performing Higher Duties are entitled to 100% of the appropriate payment (ZV sought to reduce this entitlement)
? A sign on bonus to be paid to all employees, as compensation for the delay since the last salary increase (amounts will vary according to salary)

A draft copy of the Agreement can be found:
http://www.cpsuvic.org/public_docs/ZV_1112_Salaried-Staff-Agreement.pdf

The Agreement now has to be approved by Department of Sustainability and Environment and Workforce Victoria.

It will then be put to a ballot of all ZV staff. Finally, it will need to be approved by Fair work Australia. Once this is complete, salary increases will be backdated to 1/12/2009.

For more information, please contact CPSU Organiser Matthew Price at mprice@cpsuvic.org or on 9639 1822.

Please distribute this bulletin and ask your colleagues to join CPSU to have their voice heard and views represented.

Our 7 day a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year industrial protection ensures you have the principal public sector organisation looking after your working rights, winning wage increases, protecting your conditions, and providing personal industrial assistance when you need it.

CPSU MEMBERSHIP IS PROTECTION FOR YOUR MOST IMPORTANT ASSET. YOUR JOB.

Speak to a colleague today about the benefits of CPSU membership and have them contribute to our successes rather than just enjoying the benefits.

TOGETHER WE DO BETTER!

http://www.cpsuvic.org/public_docs/Work-Can-Change-membership-flyer.pdf
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KAREN BATT
Victorian Branch Secretary

Friday 11 December, 2009