PSA/CPSU NSW supports Climate Change Strike

The PSA/CPSU NSW supports action on climate change, including next week’s global strike. Many of our members see the effects of climate change in their workplaces every day, and feel neither the state nor federal government is taking this issue seriously. As is so often the case, it is up to everyday workers and students to push for real action. At 12 noon on Friday,…

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Important! PSA meeting about the Pay Equity outcome

Come hear about the historic win for SAS Staff from the PSA’s two main witnesses for the Pay Equity case. Former PSA President Sue Walsh and principle witness in the case will be at Bangalow Public School to speak with members about the Pay Equity package and what this means for SAS Staff.  Come along and bring your colleagues. Wednesday 18 September 2019 4pm at…

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98.75% of SASS members vote to accept Pay Equity package with 19% to 35.8% pay increase

The vote is in and with thousands of members voting, the message is loud and clear. A huge 98.75 per cent of PSA SAS Staff members have voted to ACCEPT the pay equity package which will deliver once in a lifetime pay increases ranging from 19 per cent to 35.85 per cent over three years. This is a resounding win for SAS Staff, the PSA…

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Bulletin – Conversion of temporary roles to ongoing roles

Further to our bulletin dated 21 August 2019 on the conversion of temporary roles to ongoing roles. The PSA is able to advise that Youth Officer temporary roles e.g. 12 months or more have been converted to ongoing roles at the following detention centres: Frank Baxter 11 Reiby 9 Cobham 15 Riverina 9 Orana 6 and 6 casuals placed onto temporary contract. This is another…

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Massive fire season looms for NSW

In a sign of what may be a very difficult summer, NSW is currently experiencing severe fires in the north of the state. Affected members are encouraged to keep track of emergency services alerts and also the RFS website with specific fire information. The PSA/CPSU NSW hopes all members in affected areas are safe and well. We also wish to extend a big thank you…

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