Win! PSA secures employment for long-term casuals

The PSA has received confirmation that MAAS has undertaken an analysis of its casual workforce and identified 50 staff who fit the criteria of being “long-term casuals”. MAAS has confirmed that these long-term casuals will continue to be employed, and paid an average of their hours worked over the preceding six months. The PSA acknowledges the productive way MAAS engaged in discussions this week, and…

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More online training for members in June

Whether you’re still working from home, are slowly coming back to the workplace, or you never left, there’s never been a better time to get some training done. We are still running our training courses online in June in half-day workshops or one-hour webinars, and we want you to come join us. Some of the sessions for this coming month include: Introduction to the PSA/CPSU…

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PSA Organiser visits during COVID-19

It’s been a difficult time for everyone over the past few months and as always, the PSA has your back.  We are still meeting regularly with your workplace delegates and representing your issues with Department of Education Management. We are changing the way we do workplace visits and member meetings, using teleconference/video conferencing meetings during COVID-19. We know it’s more important than ever to stay…

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Outstanding issues for EPA members

The PSA wrote to the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) on 1 May 2020 seeking answers to various outstanding issues. The EPA provided a letter of response to the PSA’s dated 13 May 2020.  A copy of that letter can be found HERE. Members have been left feeling their concerns have not been adequately addressed by the EPA relating to the realignment. The PSA is concerned…

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Rural Fire Service: JCC update

The PSA and RFS Delegates met with RFS for the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) on 12 May. This bulletin provides a summary of that meeting. Work, Health and Safety The PSA had previously raised concerns regarding the lapse in time from Health and Safety Representative (HSR) elections and an agreed meeting of a Health and Safety Committee. That meeting is now scheduled for 29 May…

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