PSA News – 24 February 2014

Government Sector Employment Act comes into effect today On Thursday 20 February, the Government published the new Government Sector Employment Regulation and Government Sector Employment Rules. These come into effect today, Monday, 24 February 2014 along with the Government Sector Employment Act. The Public Service Commission has advised the PSA that changes arising from the new legislation will be implemented in stages. Members should contact…

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PSA News – 5 March 2014

International Women’s Day events There are a number of events being hosted by unions this week to celebrate International Women’s Day. Unions NSW IWD Lunch, 12 noon, Friday 7 March, Unions NSW Parramatta Office (Level 5, Gough Whitlam Plaza, 20 Wentworth Street, Parramatta). More information and RSVP here: http://www.unionsnsw.org.au/event/international-womens-day-lunch-parramatta/ IWD March, 11am, Saturday 8 March, Town Hall. March to Hyde Park. More information and flyer…

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PSA News – 17 April 2014

PSA starts a community conversation about "public services" On 14 April, the PSA launched a statewide advertising campaign to ask the community "which direction are we headed?" when it comes to the provision of public services in NSW. The television advertisement, which will also be screened in cinemas across the state, was creatively driven by respected author and novelist, Jane Caro. Jane, along with PSA…

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PSA News – 1 May 2014

May Day 2014 Today, Thursday 1 May, is May Day, a celebration of the many achievements of the union movement and highlights the fights for the future. In Sydney, the PSA will be marching under the Defending Public Services banner at the traditional gathering this weekend. Details for Sydney are: Assemble at 11:30am Sunday 4 May for march at 12 noon Meeting Place – Macquarie…

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PSA News – 6 May 2014

Court of Appeal supports Government wages policy The Court of Appeal today ruled in favour of the Baird Government’s position that increases in superannuation are to be included under its wage cap. As members know, the PSA has fought tirelessly to secure the full 2.5% rather than have it discounted by the rise in the superannuation guarantee levy. Today’s decision however means members employed under…

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