PSA direction to implement bans: All Fisheries Officers directed not to undertake unsafe work

All Fisheries Officer members across NSW will be taking industrial action from Midnight Wednesday 11 September 2024. All members who are Fisheries Officers are directed by the General Secretary to implement the bans. The Fisheries Officers Vocational Branch (FOVB) of the PSA voted overwhelmingly in support of taking immediate actions in their workplaces to protect themselves and their colleagues in the course of their work.…

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Meeting notice: Parramatta Contact Centre

PSA members are invited to a meeting at the Service NSW Parramatta Contact Centre. Details Date Wednesday 11 September 2024 Time 12:00pm-2:00pm Location Lunchroom Level 10 Contact Melissa Ciraolo 1800 772 679 Agenda Update members on PSA news Members' questions Benefits of PSA membership Non-members who wish to join are invited to attend.

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PSA lodges dispute over DoE management of Organisational Change

The PSA understands that our members, especially Department of Education (DoE) corporate and field staff, are feeling anxious and concerned in an environment of budget cuts, functional reviews and announcements about organisational changes, restructures, and job deletions. We write to advise you, that as a PSA member, your union stands firmly with you and is strongly advocating for your rights and entitlements throughout this challenging…

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Update: SafeWork restructure

PSA and your local delegates met with SafeWork on 5 September 2024 for our regular discussion around the restructure. Mobility sessions We were advised that a clear statement will be sent out that the mobility sessions, while occurring across the lunch break period, are not seen as a lunch and learn. Please take a lunch break separately to attending any mobility sessions. Role Descriptions The…

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Newcastle Union Training – Introduction to the PSA and Role of the Delegate

NSW government employees are eligible for 12 days of paid leave every two years to attend Trade Union Training. If you’re covered by an Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA), check your agreement to confirm your entitlements. The PSA is holding “Introduction to the PSA” and “Role of the delegate” at Newcastle Trades Hall in October.. These courses complement each other; Introduction to the PSA gives you…

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