NSW Ministers to face inefficiency, delays and inability to perform roles if Driver arrangement changes go through

There are significant changes occurring in one of the most under-appreciated areas of work in the Public Sector. Ministerial Drivers are the people who provided the vital role of getting our state’s Ministers around, enabling them to perform the vital duties we, the voters, require of them. The Drivers work flexibly and loyally. They remain available. They make it happen. Now there are changes pending.…

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The COVID-19 vaccine rollout: Tell us your thoughts and experiences

Last week we reached out to seek your thoughts and experiences around the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Thank you to all those who have already taken the survey – the response has been massive so far. It is important that your union hears from as many members as possible, our voices are louder together. If you haven’t filled it out yet, please take a couple of…

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Heritage NSW: PSA seeks answers regarding restructure enquiries

The PSA has written to the Heritage NSW Executive regarding enquiries of a planned restructure. In recent weeks, PSA members raised enquiries of a proposed restructure at Heritage NSW. PSA members raised their understanding that restructure was being planned, but had not formally commenced. The PSA has written to the Heritage NSW Executive seeking a reply to the following questions: What are the current plans…

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Aboriginal Affairs NSW Joint Consultative Committee: PSA requests quarterly consultation meeting

The PSA has written to Aboriginal Affairs NSW Executive requesting a Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) structure be created. A JCC is a quarterly meeting between the PSA, PSA Delegates and Aboriginal Affairs NSW executive and/or management representatives. The PSA will take your collective views to these meetings and advocate for better workplace outcomes. Issues raised at JCCs typically have collective industrial importance. This could include…

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Awards update

The PSA and Government are currently finalising court documents regarding the making of the main Salaries Award. A hearing is scheduled in the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) for Friday 9 July 2021 at 12:00pm when the Salaries Award will be made. The increase of 2.04 per cent to salaries and salary-related allowances will apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July…

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