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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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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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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PSA update – Conversion of long-term temporary employment to ongoing employment at level

PSA update – Conversion of long-term temporary employment to ongoing employment at level - November 2017 (PDF version) What is a long-term temporary employee? If you have been employed in a temporary capacity for 12 months or more, you are considered a long-term temporary employee (formally referred to as a section 27 temporary employee). You can also request a review of your employment and seek…

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Public Holiday Shifts for Disability Staff employed under the Crown Employees Ageing, Disability and Homecare – Department of Human Services NSW (Community Living Award) 2010

Public Holiday Shifts for Disability Staff employed under the Crown Employees Ageing, Disability and Homecare – Department of Human Services NSW (Community Living Award) 2010 - November 2017 (PDF version) The PSA recently sent a bulletin (15 September 2017) to members covered under the above award, as there may be discrepancies in members’ pay if they had worked a public holiday shift. The PSA became…

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