Last call! Let us know if you are working in science

Over the last few years we have highlighted the work of SAO Science members and worked with elected delegates to raise workplace issues specific to those working in science. We want to make sure all our members in science receive our targeted bulletins on things like the union’s push for the department to update the Chemical Safety in Schools resources, the focus of our delegates…

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Commissioner announces Mandatory Vaccination timeframes

The PSA has received communication from Commissioner of Police Michael Fuller regarding his decision that all NSW Police Force members will be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19.  The Commissioner has set out the below preliminary details: 1. All NSW Police Force members must have received at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 30 September 2021. 2. All NSW Police Force members must…

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Your Flexible Working Hours Rights

The PSA reminds our School Psychologist members of your entitlement to flexible start and finish times and to reasonably accrue and request flex leave, as per the Flexible Working Agreement 2019 between the NSW Department of Education and the PSA.  Since staff have been directed to work from home in accordance with Public Health Orders, where it is reasonably practicable to do so, all of your Crown…

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PSA Update from your Members of Parliament Staff Delegates

The following is a message from your Members of Parliament Staff (MoPS) PSA delegates: We know that you’re under enormous workload strain at the moment, particularly if you are working in areas subject to additional restrictions.  We hope you’re keeping safe and well, please let us know if there’s any additional support you need. PSA delegates have heard from some members that they feel unequipped…

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Movements of Inmates out of Metro Regions

Recently, various centres in regional areas have passed motions that they will not accept inmate movements from metropolitan regions. Since this time, the POVB has been engaged in discussions with CSNSW about how these movements can be managed.  Following these meetings, CSNSW released Commissioner’s Instruction 42/2021 with further guidelines around the transport of inmates. Due to various motions still being in place, CSNSW lodged a…

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