WorkCover slammed over unfair dismissal

Deputy Industrial Relations Commission President Harrison today handed down a decision in relation to the PSA's unfair dismissal application for a member from WorkCover. It was ordered that the member be re-instated with no detriment in a decision which was wholly damning of the manner in which the disciplinary matter had been handled. DP Harrison stated that in all his time on the bench he…

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Central Council Decisions relating to Women's Council

CC88/12    (December 2012) “That this meeting resolves that an election for Women’s Council be held as soon as possible in 2013. That Central Council review the By-Laws which includes realigning the electorates for Women’s Council to reflect the current department structures in the NSW Public Service and the disposition of women members at 31 December 2012 as advised by the General Secretary.” CC48/13   (April 2013) “Central Council…

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Super grab: NSW Government Leads Race to the Bottom

[caption id="attachment_3730" align="alignright" width="300"] Mike Baird, Treasurer of New South Wales[/caption] The NSW Government is putting a further squeeze on public sector employees’ pay by revealing it will make them pay for the Federal Government’s compulsory rise in superannuation out of their own pockets, the Public Service Association said today. Treasurer Mike Baird has confirmed he considers the rise in compulsory superannuation – 0.25% from…

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The Impact on Community Services of Staff and Service Reductions, Privatisation and Outsourcing of Public Services in Australia Report

This Report was commissioned by the Community and Public Sector Union (SPSF Group) to investigate the impact of State Government fiscal policy and “privatising” asset sales, public private partnerships and outsourcing public services on both the quantity and quality of public services in Australian States. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND COVER REPORT The Impact on Community Services of Staff and Service Reductions, Privatisation and Outsourcing of Public…

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Next 2.5% wage case lodged

At its meeting on 8 April, the PSA’s Central Council resolved the following: “That the PSA immediately file applications to vary the following awards by 2.5%: 1.      Crown Employees (Public Sector- Salaries 2008) Award 2.      Crown Employees (Audit Office) Award 2009. 3.      Crown Employees (Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal 2012) Award. 4.      Crown Employees (Independent Transport Safety Regulator) Award 2011. 5.      Crown Employees (Roads and…

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