The Benevolent Society training, workload and employment guarantee issues update

The Benevolent Society training, workload and employment guarantee issues update - November 2017 (PDF version) The PSA/CPSU NSW has recently written to The Benevolent Society (TBS) regarding significant issues members have raised with us in relation to various operation protocols of TBS including: lack of training and support for transferred Clinical Services staff current billable hours increasing workload demands/work allocation through Outlook Calendar colour-coding potential…

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National Parks and Wildlife Service bulletin

National Parks and Wildlife Service bulletin - November 2017 (PDF version) Direct assignment The PSA has been informed that during recent discussions with its workforce, OEH has incorrectly stated the reason some staff, including Senior Rangers and Project/Research Officers, have not been directly assigned to Clerk 7/8 roles is because of the PSA. The PSA subsequently wrote to OEH and informed it of these direct…

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Latest update on ChildStory

Latest update on ChildStory - November 2017 (PDF version) PSA’s meeting with Michael Coutts-Trotter on 1 November 2017 The PSA met with FACS Secretary Michael-Coutts Trotter to discuss our deep concerns about ChildStory and the need to defer implementation until defects in the new system are rectified. The PSA has advocated for many years for a new system that supports staff and frees them up…

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POVB bulletin – Cyclic Rostering

POVB bulletin - Cyclic Rostering - November 2017 (PDF version) As members would be aware, CSNSW is implementing a change to our current monthly rosters in the form of Cyclic Rostering. The POVB Executive is aware this will cause some angst to members. We have sought legal advice and the rosters that CSNSW wish to work under come under “managerial prerogative”. The POVB Executive has…

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POVB bulletin – Casual to permanent

POVB bulletin - Casual to permanent - November 2017 (PDF version) There has been recruitment for casual-to-permanent in several locations over the past couple of months. This has been in the areas of Wellington, Macquarie, Hunter, John Morony, Mary Wade and Silverwater Women’s. POVB/PSA is aware CSNSW is looking to recruit for MRRC and Long Bay Complex. There is concern out there that, due to…

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