Judicial Associates Historical Claim Survey

As mentioned in our previous bulletin, the PSA is pursing two claims against the Department of Communities and Justice in respect of the entitlements of associates: The Historical Claim: the PSA is asserting that the Crown Employees (Public Service Conditions of Employment) Reviewed Award 2009 (the Conditions Award) and the Crown Employees (Administrative and Clerical Officers – Salaries) Award (the Salaries Award) apply to associates…

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Liquor and Gaming: Local Arrangements

The Public Service Association (PSA) has written to Liquor and Gaming regarding issues raised by PSA Member undertaking compliance duties. We have been made aware of a unilateral decision to no longer apply the dinner meal allowance under Clause 29.1.2 of the Crown Employees (Conditions of Employment) Reviewed Award 2009 and Item 1 – Allowances of Table 1 of Part B, Monetary Rates. PSA is…

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Sheriff Uplift update: PSA Court Officer members meeting

As part of the consultation process outlined in yesterday's bulletin, the PSA – your union, would like to invite all Court Officers to a meeting addressing any issues or concerns regarding the uplift. Meeting Details: Date and Time: Friday, 8 December 2023, 0745-0815 Location: Downing Centre JAR or via AVL For members outside of Sydney, we've arranged the use of the AVL facilities, enabling attendance…

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PSA CPSUNSW Training – Stronger Together Through Education

There are lots of ways to get active in your union. One of those is to come along to PSA CPSU NSW training. Union training is a valuable tool to empower members and delegates to build power in their workplaces and achieve good and effective resolutions to workplace issues. The PSA/CPSUNSW February to June 2024 course timetable is now online, found here: https://psa.asn.au/training-you/course-timetable/ The courses…

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Reconstruction Authority NSW – Award Based Employees Reform – Matching Processes

The Reconstruction Authority NSW (RANSW) announced the reform of the Award based structures within the agency on 23 November 2023. Whilst the PSA is content that there are no job losses from the extensive reform, it is inevitable that there will be changes to roles, reporting lines and functions for individual staff. For some, changes will be minor whilst others will have a much greater…

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