Nearly 12 months since the launch of the organisation our BPC members are effectively in post’ knowing that they can only seek to progress their ‘marooned career, without being severely financially penalised, by transferring only within their own department. The NCOA has, and continues to put pressure on the employer to address this position immediately, and that any further postponement will place these officers in an even greater disadvantage compared to their colleagues on full time NCA contracts. In an attempt to secure a holding position the NCOA has offered the employer an interim solution in order to ensure that BPC members are protected until they are a) offered substantial transfer terms and b) able to make an informed decision on whether the NCA terms are acceptable. These include: Retaining notional grades for all former CFI transferees as a bench mark to work from in respect of transfer and promotion. Protecting current allowances, including AHW and CIA, following lateral moves or promotion. Adequate transition/parachute arrangements. Reserved rights for BPC members in respect of lateral/promotion opportunities within business area until assimilation is resolved. Protection of allowances for BPC member’s officer who have undergone any lengthy period of training / assessment campaign for a post e.g. SLO or Firearms until assimilation is resolved. Recognition of time in post / experience in role when developing spine point assimilation within grade. Section 4 Pay / Remuneration
Nearly 12 months since the launch of the organisation our BPC members are effectively ‘marooned in post’ knowing that they can only seek to progress their career, without being severely financially penalised, by transferring only within their own department. The NCOA has, and continues to put pressure on the employer to address this position immediately, and that any further postponement will place these officers in an even greater disadvantage compared to their colleagues on full time NCA contracts. In an attempt to secure a holding position the NCOA has offered the employer an interim solution in order to ensure that BPC members are protected until they are a) offered substantial transfer terms and b) able to make an informed decision on whether the NCA terms are acceptable. These include: Retaining notional grades for all former CFI transferees as a bench mark to work from in respect of transfer and promotion. Protecting current allowances, including AHW and CIA, following lateral moves or promotion. Adequate transition/parachute arrangements. Reserved rights for BPC members in respect of lateral/promotion opportunities within business area until assimilation is resolved. Protection of allowances for BPC member’s officer who have undergone any lengthy period of training / assessment campaign for a post e.g. SLO or Firearms until assimilation is resolved. Recognition of time in post / experience in role when developing spine point assimilation within grade. Section 4 Pay / Remuneration
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