Minister Welcomes Police Wage Round Agreement
Thursday, 22 November 2001, 4:21 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Government
22 November 2001 Media Statement
Minister Welcomes Police
Wage Round Agreement
Police Minister George Hawkins says
he is very encouraged that agreement has been reached on the
proposed terms of the 2001 Police Wage Round
settlement.
Police and the Police Association have reached
agreement on the proposed terms, which now await
ratification by Police Association and PSA members.
The
proposed settlement will give police a two percent increase
from 1 December this year and a further one percent from 1
December 2002. The term of the agreement is from 1 December
2001 to 30 June 2003.
“This year’s early settlement is an
excellent achievement, particularly compared to some of the
more contentious and drawn out wage negotiations in recent
years. It is a credit to the Police, Police Association and
PSA, who have worked constructively to create a fair and
timely outcome.
“With wage issues resolved, police can
focus on continuing to win the war again crime – and that’s
great news for New Zealanders,” said Mr
Hawkins.
ENDS
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