Australian Federal Police hit by industrial action Careers The Australian Federal Police Association will paint high-visibility messages on AFP vehicles at selected airports in protest against the public sector wage deal.
Federal cops, aviation firefighters mount joint operation to hose government over pay March 26, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Federal Aviation firefighters are aiming the high-pressure hose and their union to get the APSC and the government to rethink the WFH policy.
Industrial action to hit Australian Federal Police March 12, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Federal Anger over pay and disparity of conditions carries unprecedented AFP strike vote. Two-tier public service pay deal roils sworn officers, staff.
Working undercover isn’t working from home: AFP union slams APS pay deal as a cop out March 11, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Australian Capital Territory Would you stand between a politician and a bullet? AFP officers who provide close personal protection reckon they’ve been dealt a pay dud.
Australian Federal Police employees secure authorisation for strike ballot February 26, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Australian Capital Territory FWC approves a floor vote on industrial action given the AFP is unimpressed by irrelevant new WFH conditions and wants actual money instead.
Federal Police Association readies strike force against dud APS pay deal February 16, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Career Advice The Australian Federal Police Association has applied to the Fair Work Commission for a protected ballot for its members.
AFP Association warns on detainee monitoring amid ‘handcuffed’ resourcing and pay November 22, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Federal A decline in officers, morale and trust needs to be arrested, the AFPA reckons, as increased demand without new resources bites hard.
Australian Federal Police chiefs pursued over paltry pay October 18, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Careers Cost of living pressures are hitting the AFP hard, with many looking to change jobs and officers look to escape income restraints.
Federal police association cautions APSC over stalling their pay negotiations September 6, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Federal The worst-paid cops in the country are preparing a crackdown on bosses unwilling to talk and say they will initiate legal action to force formal discussions.
NSW cops invoke work bans on Feds, APS, in stoush with Stephen Jones July 3, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Career Advice A 10-year row over NSW police officers’ mandatory death and disability cover has exploded. Jacqui Lambie and the Greens are backing the plod.
