Aboriginal Affairs NSW Joint Consultative Committee: PSA requests quarterly consultation meeting

The PSA has written to Aboriginal Affairs NSW Executive requesting a Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) structure be created. A JCC is a quarterly meeting between the PSA, PSA Delegates and Aboriginal Affairs NSW executive and/or management representatives. The PSA will take your collective views to these meetings and advocate for better workplace outcomes. Issues raised at JCCs typically have collective industrial importance. This could include…

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Awards update

The PSA and Government are currently finalising court documents regarding the making of the main Salaries Award. A hearing is scheduled in the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) for Friday 9 July 2021 at 12:00pm when the Salaries Award will be made. The increase of 2.04 per cent to salaries and salary-related allowances will apply from the first full pay period on or after 1 July…

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Fisheries Officers update

The PSA and Fisheries Officers Vocational Branch (FOVB) Executive have been involved in several discussions with DPI Fisheries and the DFC regarding a number of different matters of late. Here are some of the notable highlights and some updates. Batons and handcuff work bans lifted After successfully bringing FCU to the table and getting written clarification around possession and use of baton and handcuffs, Fisheries…

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Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions – Workload Dispute Update

Thank you to all the members who attended our statewide members’ meeting on Wednesday, 30 June 2021. Participation at the meeting was very high and what was clear through the comments raised from members across the state is how widely and deeply felt the existing workload problems are. In summary, as outlined during the meeting, the PSA is looking at all potential legal and industrial…

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PSA wins 2.5 per cent pay rise

The PSA and combined unions have successfully received agreement for a 2.5 per cent pay increase for all TfNSW members. This is the maximum amount that could be won under this government's wages policy. If you want to read more about TfNSW offer and the PSA's steps, you can read our bulletin from Wednesday, 30 June 2021 HERE. Keep reading if you want to know…

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