Some Dogs More Equal Than Others

[SkySoaringMagpie]

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local...rs/1963355.aspx

Five Australian Federal Police firearm and explosive detection dog teams graduated yesterday and will be deployed to three of Australia's biggest international airports - Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

The labradors and their handlers were the first of 17 new canine teams funded by the Gillard Government under a $17.8 million package.

The teams represent a 50 per cent increase in firearm and explosive detection dogs in Australia.

After their 13-week course, all teams are expected to be patrolling Australia's airports by mid-next year.

The Community and Public Sector Union used the graduation ceremony to highlight the pay gaps between dog handlers in different government agencies.

Despite performing similar duties, Customs dog handlers earn up to $8000 a year less than dog handlers in Quarantine and the AFP.

CPSU national secretary Nadine Flood said the AFP's graduation ceremony yesterday was a reminder that some dogs were more equal than others.

''After three years and two consultants' reports, Customs management is still refusing to address their pay and conditions issue,'' Ms Flood said.

''Customs dog handlers love their dogs and they love their jobs. But they can't understand why management are treating them like second-class citizens.''

Customs dog handlers have refused to take part in Channel Seven's new border security program Dog Unit because of management's failure to address workplace concerns.

[poodlefan]

CPSU national secretary Nadine Flood said the AFP's graduation ceremony yesterday was a reminder that some dogs were more equal than others.

Actually, none of the dogs get paid.

[SkySoaringMagpie]

CPSU national secretary Nadine Flood said the AFP's graduation ceremony yesterday was a reminder that some dogs were more equal than others.

Actually, none of the dogs get paid.

They get great feedback tho'!

[Adza]

Anyone see a current affair last night or one before? about the sniffer dog going to dance parties... there weren't enough cops to keep up with the dog in catching these people out something like 10 in a couple of minutes

[Everythings Shiny]

Anyone see a current affair last night or one before? about the sniffer dog going to dance parties... there weren't enough cops to keep up with the dog in catching these people out something like 10 in a couple of minutes

I felt sorry for that dog lmao Finding everyone and having slow cops (joking) lol He pulled up just about everyone hehe

[Jeff Jones]

Customs overall has a fairly poor pay comparison compared with other government departments.

''Customs dog handlers love their dogs and they love their jobs. But they can't understand why management are treating them like second-class citizens.''

You work for the government, get used to it.

[SkySoaringMagpie]

Customs overall has a fairly poor pay comparison compared with other government departments.

http://www.cpsu.org.au/multiattachments/18019.html

Compared to other federal departments and agencies it does alright for a medium sized agency - over the average at least. No idea how it compares to state regulators.