After providing additional member feedback to HBF on their previous pay offer, management have agreed to further improvements and put forward a final proposal on pay.
HBF agreed to increase the cap on CPI in 2025 and 2026 to 3.5% instead of 3%. They have also agreed to lift the amount earned above the grade maximum to 15% before paying a lump sum amount instead of a pay increase.
This final movement on pay by management is in addition to previous improvements won by members including:
- Increased paid parental leave from 14 to 18 weeks.
- Increases to allowances by the same percentage as salary increases.
- The introduction of First Nations cultural leave.
- The introduction of gender affirmation leave.
These are significant improvements by HBF in response to the actions and feedback by FSU members.
What’s next?
We are now nearing the end of bargaining and HBF have indicated that this is their final position for a new Enterprise Agreement (EA) package.
We are seeking final feedback from FSU members on these latest improvements by COB Wednesday 31 July before providing a position to management on the package. It is crucial that we hear from you so please provided your feedback below.
Provide your feedback here
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