Salary application for 2021

The PSA is just about to lodge our salary application for 2021. Last year the Government took an opportunity presented by the pandemic to freeze salaries for all public servants. Following the overwhelming call from members to fight the freeze, the PSA pursued a fair increase for members through the NSW Industrial Relations Commission (IRC). The result was greatly disappointing, with the IRC awarding a…

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PSA wins changes in the disclosure of nature of illness for medical certificates

Members have raised concerns that managers are demanding medical certificates include the nature of illness in order for sick leave to be approved. The PSA, through extensive negotiation with senior Justice management, has successfully challenged this. This means you will not be required to disclose the nature of your illness on your medical certificate. Please refer to section 6, 4th paragraph of the procedures HERE…

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PSA submits feedback to NSW Ombudsman Draft Workplace Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Policy

PSA Delegates have submitted your feedback to the NSW Ombudsman Executive regarding the draft Workplace Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Policy and Procedure. You can read the full extent of the PSA’s feedback HERE. PSA members provided extensive and detailed feedback. Of particular note, PSA members referred to the: Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins’ report Respect@Work The University of Glasgow’s UK report Bullying and harassment: a…

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Sick of online learning?

Why not attend PSA/CPSU NSW face-to-face training in Ballina? Your union has two courses on offer for members in your region.   Introduction to the Union 13 May Role of the Delegate 14 May If you would like to know more about the PSA/CPSU NSW, the one-day Introduction course is an ideal start. If you are thinking about becoming more involved with your union, sign…

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Move to Olympic Park/flexible work online Teams meeting: Monday, 19 April 2021

On Monday, 19 April 2021 from 12:30pm-1:30pm, your union, the PSA, is holding an online meeting for all staff affected by the move from Police Headquarters to Olympic Park. At the meeting we will also discuss achieving more flexible work arrangements for administrative staff, whether or not you are involved in the move. Click here to join the meeting All staff are encouraged to come,…

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