(December 2016) Services union ver.di has set out its key demands in the upcoming negotiations covering employees of regional government. The union is looking for a 6% increase but with a minimum guaranteed increase. It will also seek some changes to the pay structure to ensure that workers in social, educational and care roles keep up with their colleagues covered by the public sector agreement for federal and local government workers. The union is also seeking improvements for apprentices and a commitment to provide them with jobs once qualified.
Union sets out key demands for regional negotiations
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