Undervalued, Understaffed, Underpaid: Clarification regarding current work bans

It’s been nearly seven weeks since we first took industrial action, and the momentum continues to build. Following the success of last week’s state-wide action, it's crucial that every member remains committed in following the actions which you have decided to undertake together. At this critical stage of our campaign, it's important to stress that only PSA members are protected under your award. This ensures…

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Your feedback to reforms occurring within Community Corrections

On 15 August 2024, the PSA and your Community Corrections Departmental Committee Delegates met with the Community Corrections Executive at the Joint Consultative Committee. At the meeting, the PSA told the Executive that we have been receiving mixed feedback from our members in relation to the ongoing reforms this year. For example, the SAPO roles being moved to the Community. The PSA can table your…

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PSA Schools Recognition Week 2024 – WE JUST DO IT!

It’s nearly that time of year again where the PSA encourages the school community to celebrate its vitally important support staff and wellbeing professionals. The PSA Schools Recognition Week is scheduled to take place from 26 August to 30 August 2024. This year more than ever we ask you to recognise the work of your  Administrative staff, General Assistants and Farm Assistants, those in the…

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EPA WoW Initiative – your feedback responded to

Thank you to our members and delegates for providing a swathe of feedback on the proposed New Ways of Working (WoW) initiative. Your union collated feedback received and provided this to the department. The Environment Protection Authority provided a response to the feedback last week. The following outlines key points of feedback from the PSA and the EPA’s considerations and responses. Objectives of the Proposed…

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Call for nominations – Service NSW Departmental Committee

Nominations are called for positions on the Service NSW Departmental Committee. Each nomination must be seconded by two other members in the same electorate as the nominee.  The call for nominations is as follows: 18 Delegates Required Electorate Name PSA Region Delegates Required Electorate 1 METRO 9 Electorate 2 HUNTER (Newcastle) 5 Electorate 3 NORTH COAST (Lismore) 1 Electorate 4 NORTH WEST (Tamworth) & SOUTH…

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