FROM THE ARCHIVES

FEBRUARY 2007

INDUSTRIAL AGREEMENT 2006 – MAJOR WIN FOR UNION

The February 2007 edition of Police News drew attention to the major Union victory stemming from the 2006 Industrial Agreement negotiations.

In Michael Dean’s President’s Report, he stated that in real terms, the dollar and percentage outcomes for police officers were outstanding and formed the largest pay increase since 1974.

The 20 per cent pay increase gained was a great victory for the Members.

Mr Dean outlined the Government’s original offer of 4.5 per cent and 4 per cent over a three-year period and also demanded sustained trade offs, with the most concerning of these involving medical benefits.

After five months persistent and focused campaigning throughout the State, including a huge rally at Parliament House in August, the parties reached agreement on a package which delivered an average of 20 per cent over three years, with no trade-offs and a commitment to a post-service medical scheme.

POLICE LEGACY CAMP

At the start of the year, Police Legacy children were invited to share the start of the year with their counterparts from the Australian Defence Forces and Legacy Australia at the Legacy Camp in Busselton.

Union President Michael Dean visited the camp and reported that he was overwhelmed by the efforts and commitment of the serving and retired SAS and police officers who put together and conducted the program of activities.

APRIL 2007

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February was a hard month for the blue family, when Constable Damien Murphy was killed in an on-duty traffic crash in Craigie on February 15.

Hundreds of police officers, family and friends attended his funeral at the WA Police Academy.

Constable Murphy’s widow, Anna said the support she received since her husband’s death had been overwhelming.

Following his death, more than 50 volunteers descended to Anna Murphy’s house to conduct a backyard blitz which in one day transformed the area, followed by a BBQ lunch.

FROM THE ARCHIVES