AV 036
August 2016
Enterprise Agreement:
Compounding Effects of Wage Increases
So that members can fully understand the benefits of the wage rises during the term of the varied enterprise agreement, it is important to look at the compounding effect of the wage increases.
For example ALS and MICA paramedics were awarded 20.25% in the Work Value Case. But split over three increments (10% + 5.125% + %5.125%) the total amount is much higher (21.56%). Then combine this with the other pay increments during the life of the varied agreement (6% + 3% +3% + 3% + 3%) and the final amount is 45.03%.
The below table includes all EBA wage percentage increases as well as work value increases.
| 1 Jan 2015 | 1 July 2015 | 1 July 2015 (Work Value) | 1 July 2016 | 1 July 2016 (Work Value) | 1 Dec 2016 (Work Value) | 30 Apr 2017 | 30 Apr 2018 | Total | Compounded total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Paramedics | 6% | 3% | 10% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 3% | 3% | 30% | 33.87% |
| BLS Paramedics | 6% | 3% | 10% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3% | 3% | 33% | 37.87% |
| ALS and MICA Paramedics | 6% | 3% | 10% | 3% | 5.125% | 5.125% | 3% | 3% | 38.25% | 45.03% |
| Recoursing Officers, SRO, RPO | 6% | 3% | 10% | 3% | 7% | 7% | 3% | 3% | 42% | 50.25% |
| Paramedic Educator | 6% | 3% | 10% | 3% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 3% | 3% | 43% | 51.65% |
| Team Manager, Senior TM |
6% | 3% | 10% | 3% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 3% | 3% | 43% | 51.65% |
| Communication Support paramedic |
6% | 3% | 10% | 3% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 3% | 3% | 43% | 51.65% |
| Duty Team Manager |
6% | 3% | 10% | 3% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 3% | 3% | 43% | 51.65% |
| Clinical Support Officer, Communication Centre Clinician |
6% | 3% | 10% | 3% | 8% | 8% | 3% | 3% | 44% | 53.07% |
| ALS Flight | 6% | 3% | 10% | 3% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 3% | 3% | 43% | 51.65% |
| MICA Flight | 6% | 3% | 10% | 3% | 9% | 9% | 3% | 3% | 46% | 55.91% |
This table includes higher wage increases obtained for the below classifications who were not included in the work value case.
| 1 Jan 2015 | 1 July 2015 | 1 July 2016 | 30 Apr 2016 | 30 Apr 2018 | Total | Compounded Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admin and Clerical* | 6% | 3% | 3% | 4.25% | 4.25% | 20.50% | 22.21% |
| Fleet Maintenance | 8% | 3% | 3% | 4.25% | 4.25% | 22.50% | 24.52% |
| NEPT, Clinic Car, Clinic Car Communications | 6% | 3% | 10% | 4.25% | 4.25% | 22.50% | 24.59% |
*Administrative and Clerical positions also received increases following the introduction of the new classification structure introduced into the Enterprise Agreement.
These increases were achieved without the loss off any conditions.
Once again the Union strongly encourages all members to vote YES.
Danny Hill
Assistant Secretary
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