BBW DWP - PCS Negotiated Pay Award 2012

Distribution: All BBW Staff.

We are pleased to confirm that the 2012 pay offer has been unanimously accepted by members of our recognised union, Public and Commercial Services (PCS). We will therefore be planning to apply the award to employees covered by the negotiations within the bargaining unit.

The economic climate remains difficult and this has presented a challenging year so far for BB WorkPlace in reaching the targeted performance level as a business overall. Business Services is delivering well against expectations and we are therefore pleased to confirm that we are able to offer a pay award to employees under the negotiated agreement, which has now been accepted by PCS members.

2012 Pay Award – in Summary

• Service Centre employees within the bargaining unit will receive an uplift to Living Wage levels of £7.20 per hour if currently receiving a lower hourly rate. This continues with our ongoing aim to further increase minimum pay levels.
• All other employees with receive a 2% salary increase or minimum payment of £325 per annum (based on working full-time hours), whichever is higher. Employees working part-time will receive a pro-rated award.
• Revised maximum salaries for the categories are put in place above which a non consolidated award is made.
• Revised minimum salaries for all role categories are put in place.
• Employees who currently earn above the ‘maximum’ for the category will receive a non-consolidated increase. This means it is not added to basic salary but instead is agreed to be paid as a lump sum equivalent at the point of implementation. (Please note that should an employee leave before the 12 month point after this has been applied, a pro-rated amount will be recovered from the final salary).

Please note that all figures stated are gross amounts and subject to tax and NI deductions.

Scope and Timings for Payment  

• The award applies to all employees covered by collective bargaining for pay under the agreement with PCS Union for the BB WorkPlace DWP Office Services contract.
• The 2012 Pay Review will be applied, including backdates, within the December 2012 salary payment. Individual letters will be issued to individuals affected by the review.
• Further detail, by category, of the 2012 pay award is detailed within the attached Appendix to this document.
• If you have any queries please contact your line manager in the first instance who will liaise with the HR department as appropriate.

Thank you for your continued support during the year as we continue to evolve our structure and services to support the requirements of our customer, DWP.

Appendix: Pay Review 2012

Employee Categories

Field	Service Centres	Team Manager & Supervisory	Contract Administration
Cleaning Operative Courier Driver Indexing Agent Mobile OSA OSA Postal Services roles (including postal supervisors & LOSA) Reprographics Clerk Stationery Clerk Indexing Agent	Service Centre – Typist Service Centre – Switchboard	Cleaning Supervisor Reprographics Supervisor Stationery Supervisor Team Manager Production Manager	Union Representative (100%) (Regional) Administrators PA / Secretary HR Assistant Workflow Coordinator

Agreed Pay Offer

1)    Establish revised minimum and maximum basic salaries:

£ FTE, per annum	Minimum	Maximum
Field	13,125 (revised for 2012)	18,564 (revised for 2012)
Team Manager & Supervisory	14,650 (revised for 2012)	25,908 (revised for 2012)
Contract Administration	15,336 (new for 2012)	23,970 (new for 2012)
Switchboard	14,040 (revised for 2012)	18,870 (revised for 2012)
Typist	14,040 (revised for 2012)	19,482 (revised for 2012)

2) Pay Award for each area:

 

Option	Field	Team Manager & Supervisory	Contract Administration	Switchboard	Typist
Minimum	13,125	14,650	15,336	14,040	14,040
Maximum	18,564	25,908	23,970	18,870	19,482
% Award All	2%	2%	2%	2%	2%
£ lump sum underpin	£325 pa FTE	£325 pa FTE	£325 pa FTE	£325 pa FTE	£325 pa FTE

Narrative: Individuals will receive a 2% salary increase or minimum payment of £325 per annum (FTE), whichever is higher.