PSA appeal from Court fine for Valentine’s Day rallies and strike against privatisation of disability services

PSA appeal from Court fine for Valentine’s Day rallies and strike against privatisation of disability services - November 2017 (PDF version) Earlier this year the Industrial Relations Secretary brought legal proceedings against the PSA in the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW (IRC) and subsequently in the Supreme Court of NSW for alleged for contravention of orders made by the IRC Commissioner against the PSA. This…

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Unions battling privatisation of NSW disability service - The Newcastle Herald

The Newcastle Herald turned the spotlight on this week’s PSA/CPSU NSW forum which gathered a picture of what a safety net for people with a disability should look like. Read the full article HERE.

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Update your details with the PSA/CPSU

Update your details with the PSA CPSU – November 2017 (PDF version) In recent times there have been a number of changes within Department of Family and Community Services (FACS). This may include you moving to another location within FACS or the NSW Government or if you were part of the privatisation of disability services, then to a brand new employer. For the PSA/CPSU to…

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ADHC bulletin - Copied state award

ADHC bulletin - Copied state award - December 2017 (PDF version) ADHC Accommodation and Respite staff who have transferred or about to transfer to non-government organisations are covered by two awards. They are the: Crown Employees (Public Service Conditions of Employment) Reviewed Award 2009”. Download copy HERE; and Crown Employees Ageing, Disability and Home Care – Department of Human Services NSW (Community Living Award) 2015…

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WATCH VIDEO – Disability Workers

WATCH VIDEO - Disability Workers - December 2017 (PDF version) Please see this short video on the PSA’s Facebook page. Disability workers talk about why it is important to be a union member. https://www.facebook.com/PSANSW/videos/1520882138026195/ This is the first video in a series, so please Like, Comment and Share. Please Like and Follow the PSA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PSANSW/ And the new CPSU-NSW Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CPSUNSW/ Know…

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