PSA and Multicultural NSW Joint Consultative Committee Meeting – August 2024

Please see the below summary of the August 2024 JCC meeting between the PSA and MNSW Work, Health and Safety MNSW provided an update regarding WHS. MNSW advised that there have been no incident reports in the last few months. MNSW also advised that September is wellness month and there will be activities, including 3 webinars on exercise, eating habits and sleep, 3 working groups,…

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Undervalued, Understaffed, Underpaid Campaign: Progress Update

Please review the latest developments in our Industrial Campaign following last week's meeting between SOVBAG and Key Contacts from various centres. Clarification on permanent scanning work ban. We've identified a need to clarify the ban on working at locations with permanent scanning points: If fewer than three Sheriff's Officers are present at scanners during operating hours, screening must be suspended immediately, and your Regional Commander…

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Industrial action forces announcement

The Minister for Families and Communities Kate Washington made an announcement today that is both equally encouraging and long overdue. You can hear an interview between the Minister and Ray Hadley regarding the announcement HERE. Yesterday, members across the state stood united in their calls to be valued, staffed appropriately and fairly paid for the vital duties they perform, by taking Industrial Action. Members across…

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Reiby Youth Justice Centre Workplace Group Meeting

A member meeting was held at RYJC on Wednesday 28 August 2024, the main purpose of the meeting was to call for nominations for delegates as RYJC has not had any PSA delegates for a couple years. Other agenda items included: RTW staff filling operational roles. Risk assessment of mixing units for programs Consistencies of unit programs – Slattery sign-off, meals, clothing How Departmental Committees(DC)…

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PSA members endorse IMMEDIATE STRIKE

PSA members have met and endorsed Immediate Industrial Action in the form of a STRIKE from 12:30pm – 5:00pm. As such the PSA is directing that members Stop Work from 12:30pm – 5:00pm.  Arrangements should be made to ensure critical incidents are still responded to. There can be no more delays and action is needed now! Today is the start of ‘Child Protection Week’, it’s…

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