Premier and Cabinet Flexible Working Hours Agreement proposal

Thank you to all of our members who voted in the ballot relating to the Flexible Working Hours Agreement (FWHA) proposal. As you may be aware from our recent communications there were factors of concern relating to the proposal. However, the alternative put forward by the employer was to revert back to the flexible working hours arrangements reflected in clause 21 of the Crown Employees…

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PSA advice to members affected by changes to the Public Health Orders

The Public Health Orders (PHO) released on 23 August 2021 (read the orders here) alter the requirements for workers who: Live or work in an area of concern and leave this area for work; Work in early education and care or provide disability support; Live in Greater Sydney and travel 50 kilometres or more from Greater Sydney for work. You can access a list of…

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National Parks and Wildlife Service bulletin

Industrial Relations Commission hearing: Vacant roles in National Parks and Wildlife Service The PSA was back in the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) on 17 August. The Commissioner gave a recommendation to National Parks and Wildlife Service/Deparrment of Planning, Industry and the Environment (NPWS/DPIE) to provide the PSA reasons and rationale for the deletion of 33 positions from the 2018 Future NPWS structures. NPWS management and the…

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Premier and Cabinet Flexible Working Hours Agreement proposal

Thank you to all of our members who voted in the ballot relating to the Flexible Working Hours Agreement proposal. As you are aware from our recent communications there were factors of concern relating to the proposal but the alternative put forward by the employer was to revert back to the flexible working hours arrangements reflected in clause 21 of the Crown Employees (Public Service…

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Bulletin - COVID Command Post

The COVID-19 pandemic is raising more concerns for members as it starts to make its way into the centres and court locations. Many members may not understand the role of the Command Post regarding contact tracing and how the Command Post works with Population Health and NSW Health. The Commissioner has put out a direction 2021/36 Novel Coronavirus (COVID- 19) Interim Measure – Confirmation of…

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