State Emergency Service bulletin

COVID policy Consultation on the amended COVID Policy closed on Monday. Sixty-five members provided feedback, evenly split across staff and volunteers. Roughly 50 per cent want the vaccination mandate to remain. Further updates are expected shortly. Recruitment In response to the very significant flooding events in the past 18 months, the NSW Government allocated $102.7m for fleet, offices, assets, boats, drones etc. and to hire…

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Meet the PSA: The coffee is on us

Your union the, PSA, is hosting two morning teas for members who work in 4 and 6 PSQ. This is an opportunity to meet other PSA staff, delegates and members in informal setting where you can chat about the role of the PSA in your workplace, the upcoming state election and unionism in general. Come join us for our first morning tea be at Lobby…

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Privatisation of POLAIR pilots threatens community safety

As a result of the troubling details that were reported at the joint members meeting on Friday, the PSA has released a statement to the media outlining the concerns of our membership. You can view the media statement HERE. The privatisation of pilot positions is a slippery slope for all POLAIR members, and the PSA holds serious concerns that the utilisation of contract piloting staff…

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Special Education Working Group Report back

The Special Education working Group had it’s first meeting for 2023 at PSA House on Monday 13 March 2023.  The Committee had an extremely busy agenda which included several meetings with the Department.  Some of the topics discussed are as follows. Performance and Development – rollout of the online tool Inclusive, Engaging and Respectful Schools Reform (the inclusive education, behaviour and restrictive practices policies) SLSO…

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Red Tape launches an online version

Red Tape is now just a click away. The PSA CPSU NSW’s glossy magazine is now online. Go to www.redtapemagazine.com.au to keep up to date with your union. Like the physical version of the magazine, the site has a lively mix of features, news items, opinion pieces, membership updates, training timetables and book and podcast reviews. Members can comment on stories and the site will…

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