EPA BULLETIN

Members, you would be aware that EPA throughout the COVID lockdown has applied the COVID Plan as developed by DPIE. However, the PSA  was disappointed to learn the EPA has now decided in light of the mandatory return to work date and vaccination dates, the DPIE model no longer fits. You might ask why and the answer as given to the PSA is that you…

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YJNSW December 2021 Bulletin

End of the year message from your Youth Justice Delegates On 17 November your Youth Justice Delegates held its last Departmental Committee meeting of the year at PSA House, followed by Joint Consultative Committee meeting on the 18 November 2021. The YJNSW Departmental Committee meet quarterly to raise and advocate on favourable resolutions on workplace issues effecting members and YJ staff. DC delegates are elected…

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Merry Christmas from the PSA/CPSU NSW

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from me, my family and all the staff here at the PSA/CPSU NSW. In 2021, the people of NSW saw just how important you all are in making our state a great place to live. If you are taking time off during the Public Service Shutdown, may you have a relaxing break; you deserve it. I would also…

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PSA update on School Psychologists Award negotiations

The Department of Education has lodged an application this week for a new School Psychologists’ Salaries Award in the Industrial Relations Commission to replace the s52 Determination which has determined your Salaries to date. The PSA has not agreed to the application but is currently negotiating with the Department and is hopeful of a good outcome for our members. The parties are in agreement on…

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Police Radio Consultation: NSW Police still doesn't get the message

Radio Operations Group (ROG) Delegates recently met with management at the Joint Communications Consultative Committee on Wed 8 December 2021. Delegates conveyed the PSA's grave disappointment with the Command's failure to consult regarding its ill-fated plan to close Penrith Radio Operations Centre. In response to questions, the Command advised there were no plans to close other centres in the foreseeable future. Management maintained the position…

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