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backdrop of an overall 20 per cent loss in real wages over the past decade. The problem extends beyond the numbers, as police officers are uniquely restricted from engaging in industrial action to press for better pay. John argued this limits their negotiating power, especially when other sectors can leverage such measures. One major sticking point is the role of the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB), which replaced the previous system of collective bargaining. Under the PRRB, recommendations are constrained by a “remit letter” from the Home Secretary, which can cap potential pay increases and prioritise specific policy objectives. PFEW is pressing for the return of collective bargaining.
This was the central message from CEO Mukund Krishna’s presentation and he says ‘progress is being made’. He set out the last few months of his journey as CEO and explained how his appointment came at a very difficult time for the Federation. “We were facing an existential crisis.
at the core of the Federation’s way of working going forward.”
“I emphasised the need to try and get as much money as possible to the frontline,” he said. “This year there is £922m extra in comparison to last year and I hope the new Government can match that new increase for the next financial year.”
A range of proposed improvements have been put forward to address police pay and conditions comprehensively. John suggested a “shift alteration allowance” for officers asked to change shifts on short notice, impacting childcare and other personal arrangements. He also highlighted the disparity in annual leave benefits, where police leave in England and Wales falls behind that of other sectors and regions, including police officers in Scotland. The ‘P factor’ that affects base pay calculations, meant to account for the unique risks and responsibilities of policing, also needs to be considered.
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Mistakes had been made and we had to make sure that lessons had been learnt,” he told the delegates. Mukund outlined the importance of listening to the membership as he spoke about his visits to each of the eight regions. He added: “Members can expect better
streams of communication and feedback opportunity. We’re placing these values
He outlined three priorities – focussing on people and communication, governance and structure and resilience. The overall aim being, to be able to represent members more effectively during negotiations on pay and conditions. Mukund signed off the session by speaking about his pride in the work done by police officers all around the country, pointing out that such a high level of professionalism and public service should not
be taken for granted. “I’m very proud to be a part of this
team and I want to see wide ranging improvements in what we do. I’m fully committed to playing my part in building a better Federation which serves the needs and concerns of its members, not just for today and tomorrow, but for generations to come,” he said.
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