The PSA (Public Services Association) has recently reached a collective agreement for 2021 with the DOC (Department of Corrections) in New Zealand. This agreement is great news for the employees of the DOC who are members of PSA, as it provides them with a range of benefits and improvements to their working conditions.
The collective agreement covers a range of topics including pay increases, changes to working hours, professional development opportunities and health and safety measures. The agreement also addresses issues such as gender pay equity, and includes measures to ensure that all employees are paid fairly and equally for their work.
One of the key benefits that the collective agreement offers is a pay increase for all members of the PSA who work in the DOC. The pay increase is set at 2 percent, and will be backdated to 1 July 2020. This increase is in line with the wider public sector pay increases, and will help to ensure that the salaries of DOC employees remain competitive with other public sector roles.
The collective agreement also includes a range of changes to working hours, which will benefit many employees. One of these changes is the introduction of a new rostering system, which will give employees more control over their work schedules. This new system will enable employees to choose their own shift patterns, which will help to improve work-life balance and reduce fatigue.
In addition to these changes, the collective agreement also includes a range of measures to improve the health and safety of DOC employees. This includes a commitment to provide better training and support for staff who are dealing with challenging behaviour from inmates, as well as measures to address issues such as workplace bullying and harassment.
Overall, the PSA DOC collective agreement for 2021 provides a range of benefits and improvements for employees of the DOC who are members of the PSA. The agreement addresses a range of important issues, and will help to ensure that DOC employees are treated fairly and rewarded appropriately for their work.