We met with Regis bargaining representatives this week to argue for better and updated terms, conditions and wages.
Unfortunately, Regis presented a very underwhelming wages offer. They are proposing a one-off sign-on bonus (yet to be finalised) to make up for the fact you’ve missed out on wage increases for 2021, 2022 and 2023. They then have offered a 3% wage increase for 2024 (on top of the national minimum standard increase they are forced to make by law) and a 2% wage increase for 2025. It’s just sad, embarrassing and actually very disrespectful.
Think about this: Your residential colleagues just did a deal for a sign-on bonus and 2 wage increases for 2024 totalling 8%. Either Regis deliberately undervalue home care work, or they consider you the poor cousins of their operation.
We encourage you to get angry about this. It’s time to stand up and demand better. You should accept nothing less than the residential wage increases.
We’ll continue to keep you updated as negotiations proceed.