The PSA says your workplace health & safety comes first!

We know that, as Housing Services staff, you face challenges every day that could pose hazards and risks to your health, safety and wellbeing, in particular the counter staff being confronted daily with disgruntled clients. There is more that can be done than being skilled in Customer Service and Dealing with Difficult Customers. Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) lunchtime presentation The PSA’s WH&S educator, Suzanne…

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Service NSW June Newsletter

Service NSW Newsletter - 16 June 2017 (PDF Version) Your PSA delegates, along with PSA Industrial staff, attended the Service NSW Joint Consultative Committee on Tuesday 6 June.  A number of items were discussed, including: Flexible work practices and special shift arrangements The PSA sought a commitment from Service NSW to flexible work practices, particularly in light of a number of members having difficulty with…

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POVB Bulletin John Morony update

POVB Bulletin John Morony update - 15 June 2017 (PDF Version) Today, PSA General Secretary, Stewart Little and Industrial Manager Justice, Evan Cole met with CSNSW Assistant Commissioner Kevin Corcoran and Gayle Robson. In this meeting, keeping John Morony in public hands was discussed. It was made clear that PSA would not be agreeing to a third award for Correctional Officers. It was also made…

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Sheriff’s Officers Hours of work

Sheriff's Officers Hours of work - June 2017 (PDF version) Now As a Sheriff Officer you work a 35-hour week. However, for timekeeping, payroll and administrative reasons, the hours of employment reflect 38 hours. The Department has made an offer to the PSA to align both your work hours and the administrative elements to 35 hours, contingent on there being no cost the department. In…

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Transport for NSW meeting notice

Transport for NSW meeting notice - June 2017 (PDF version) Your union, the PSA, will be attending your workplace to talk to members and non-members about a range of important issues. Following on from the combined unions meeting at your workplace about the award, this meeting will provide an opportunity to ask any further questions or seek any additional clarification. Wednesday 21 June 12-1pm and…

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