Joint Consultative Committee meeting: 10 October 2019

On October 10, 2019, we had our final Joint Consultative Committee meeting for 2019. The following issues were raised by the PSA: The PSA raised the issue of mobile phones being used on site by Horticulturalists. We raised concerns that horticulturalists were anxious regarding the use of the personal mobile phones at work – the PSA advised that this is not a Correctional Centre, it…

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October JCC – NSW Ombudsman

The most recent JCC between Ombudsman NSW and the PSA was held on 17 October. The PSA raised several issues on behalf of members. Employment Related Child Protection Division (ERCPD) The PSA sought clarity regarding the move of ERCPD to the Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG). We still await the passing of legislation for this move. Ombudsman and OCG are developing an MOU regarding…

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Consultation around Ways of Working – Flexible Working Toolkit

DPIE has begun discussions with the PSA around a document titled Ways of Working – Flexible Working Toolkit. This document is intended to replace policies related to flexible work options (such as job sharing, working from home, reduced hours' arrangements), but it does not impact or alter your Flexible Working Hours Agreement. While a final document has not been provided to the PSA as yet,…

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PSA calls stop work meetings for Special Constables

For nearly 18 months, the PSA and your delegates group have worked hard to convince NSW Police to produce a Role Description for NSW Police Special Constables which recognises the true level of responsibility of the job. We viewed this as an important first step to achieve wage justice for our members. We have notified an industrial dispute to the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC), but…

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POVB Bulletin – Movember

Dear Members Most of you have heard of Movember, this year the Prison Officers Association of Australasia (POAA) has set a challenge for all Correctional Officers in Australia and New Zealand to get involved in this life saving event. The POAA is made up of all unions in Australasia that represent staff working in Correctional Environments. New South Wales has the largest contingent of members…

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