PSA member BBQ

Queanbeyan member BBQ - October 2017 (PDF version) PSA General Secretary Stewart Little will be in Queanbeyan on Thursday 19 October to address local members and would like to invite all members to a lunchtime BBQ. The BBQ is being held as part of a “Day of Action” for NPWS members, currently facing an aggressive restructure. This will not only have negative consequences on NPWS…

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The Benevolent Society dispute Report back on FWC proceedings

The Benevolent Society dispute Report back on FWC proceedings - October 2017 (PDF version) Background The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) is the federal counterpart of the PSA and is eligible to represent employees of The Benevolent Society (TBS), in accordance with the CPSU Rules and for the purposes of the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. In NSW, members of the PSA are…

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SafeWork member bulletin

SafeWork member bulletin - October 2017 (PDF version) At the SafeWork JCC on 11 September 2017, management raised the need to commence discussions with the PSA/VG around the issue of recruitment to specialist Assistant State Inspector/State Inspector positions in the new Construction Infrastructure team. SafeWork had alleged the requirement of an advanced diploma is causing difficulties for its recruitment outcomes to these identified roles. The…

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Australian Unity member update

Australian Unity member update - October 2017 (PDF version) JCC meeting held on 9 October 2017 On Monday 9 October 2017 the Australian Unity Joint Consultative Committee meeting was held at PSA House. Attendees PSA/CPSU representatives and delegates: Dean Allen (PSA Industrial Officer), Siobhan Callinan (PSA Senior Organiser), Tania Shipman, Jyotsna Chaudhary, Loretta Wilson. Management representatives: Cameron Holland, Executive General Manager – Home & Disability…

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NSW Police Re-engineering bulletin

NSW Police Re-engineering bulletin - October 2017 (PDF version) Placement Strategy for Civilian Staff As members are aware, NSW Police announced the amalgamation of Local Area Commands in the Metropolitan region on 6 October 2017. The PSA notes it is the prerogative of a Government Department to implement a restructure, subject to the obligation to consult on relevant matters and follow due processes. Re-engineering is…

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