Workers' comp campaign: Combined union delegates meeting

As you may be aware, the NSW Government is moving to reform workers' compensation in NSW in a way that will significantly affect the rights of workers. Unions NSW has authorised a statewide campaign to resist any changes that are not in the interests of workers in this state and the South Coast Labour Council has been asked to assist with the campaign involving local…

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Call for nominations: School Administrative Officers Science Advisory Group

Nominations are called for positions on the School Administrative Officers Science Advisory Group. Each nomination must be seconded by two other members in the same electorate as the nominee. The call for nominations is as follows:  12 Delegates required Electorate name PSA region Delegates required Electorate 1 Sydney Metropolitan 6 Electorate 2 North Coast (PSA Lismore Office) 1 Electorate 3 South East (PSA Wollongong Office)…

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Breaking: NSW Government previews workers' compensation changes

Yesterday the NSW Government released the first look at the legislation for its proposed changes to workers' compensation. As we feared, these changes are not about fixing the system: they're about cutting costs. And the cuts start with the workers who need support the most. The proposed changes would make it harder for seriously injured workers to access long-term care and support for the mental…

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Inquiry into the illegal tobacco trade

The Public Service Association has been made aware of an upcoming inquiry into the illegal tobacco trade and we are seeking to make a submission. We would like to speak with members who may be directly involved in the compliance of this area, to provide information and experiences for the submission. Especially members within the Population Health Branch, working in Tobacco revaluation. Please contact us…

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Under threat: The NSW workers' compensation system that protects you

The PSA CPSU NSW has a proud history of campaigning for better workers' compensation laws to protect members like you. Workers' compensation is vital. It helps you if you are injured at work, including psychological injuries. If you are injured in a way that stops you from working, workers' compensation means you receive income support and medical treatments to help you get better and back…

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