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regard to the tabling of further matters, pending considerations of any counter-claims
that may be tabled”.
• This recent correspondence also has several less than subtle comments that we find to
be totally inappropriate and misleading. Not only does the covering email state that “If
your Union wishes to continue negotiations ...” but the letter itself states that the
Union’s “disinclination to table a log of claims of your own has been communicated to
my principals”.
This is nothing but a clumsy and underhanded attempt by the QPS to characterise the Union
as being reluctant to negotiate. It is for this reason I have detailed the factual history of our
discussions above. The QPUE has proceeded in an open and accountable way throughout
this process and we have had copies of our log of claims ready to table at every meeting.
On the other hand, the facts show that the impediments to meaningful negotiations have
been the breakdown in communication between the QPS and the Government; the repeated
failure by the Government to give the QPS the authority to negotiate; the resultant cancelled
meetings; the confusing manner in which the QPS finally (verbally) outlined their position;
and a veritable merry-go-round of QPS/Government representatives.
In conclusion, I simply request that the QPS put this fragmented start to negotiations behind
them and start meaningful discussions with the Unions. I note that a further Meeting has
been scheduled for 10:00am on Friday 16 April 2010 where, despite our concerns about the
lack of a proper log of claims from the QPS, we propose to table our log of claims.
Yours faithfully,
MICK BARNES
GENERAL SECRETARY
Queensland Police Union Journal May 2010
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