Formal Offer on Olympics Pay

Date: 02 June 2000

The Carr Government has formally offered public sector employees providing Olympic related services a $1.50 per hour allowance for the duration of the Games.

The offer was made to NSW Labor Council secretary Michael Costa today.

Mr Costa welcomed the offer (see attached document), which will be considered by effected affiliates next Tuesday.

"It is good to see the government has moved its position and recognizes that workers will be asked to work beyond the call of duty to make the Games a success," he said.

"By tying the bonus to attendance the government is also providing an incentive to ensure that staffing levels are maintained throughout the event."

The claim would apply to all public sector workers who have their work directly or significantly affected by the Games and will be paid in a lump sum at the completion of the Games.

A separate claim for transport workers is still being negotiated with the government.

For further information

Contact:	Peter Lewis
Union:	Labor Council of NSW
Phone:	92861623
WWW:	http://workers.labor.net.au/

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