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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FACS Psychologists Vocational Advisory Group survey

FACS Psychologists Vocational Advisory Group survey - November 2017 (PDF version) The survey below has been designed to measure the widely felt issues FACS Community Services Psychologists are currently facing in their role. The data collected from the survey will be used to collaborate with the Psychological Services Executive and address issues that impact the role of Community Services Psychologists. Please note: all answers will…

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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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Powerhouse Museum bulletin

Powerhouse Museum bulletin - November 2017 (PDF version) Union members at the Powerhouse have been buffeted by an avalanche of politics, resource cuts and heavy-handed treatment. This is the time to fight back. Next year will be an important year in the history of the Powerhouse and MAAS. The PSA is having a members’ meeting to discuss what we can do to make things better…

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