Liquor and Gaming PSA members’ bulletin

Following the PSA members’ meeting on Wednesday 6 November the following bulletin is provided for further information. Potential transition of L&G staff to Service NSW The PSA is aware that discussions have been had with staff as to a possible transition of L&G staff into Service NSW. This follows a review that has been done across the DCS cluster by KPMG. At this time the…

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PSA survey – Parramatta Square move

The PSA will stand with members in times of change. The move to Parramatta Square will have a major impact upon everyone. To understand this impact, management issued a survey around 12 months ago. The PSA has been pushing to have the results of this survey published ever since. Management has not yet provided it. As such, we are asking you to complete this survey…

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PSA members’ bulletin – icare single Flexible Working Hours Agreement (FWHA)

The PSA and icare have been in discussions for some time about the eventual need for a single icare FWHA. In September 2019, icare wrote to the PSA advising your union it had permission and proposed parameters to negotiate a single FWHA. Following that, PSA industrial staff with the help of your Delegates, have now held meetings with members at Kent St, Parramatta and Newcastle…

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PSA/CPSU NSW members affected by bushfires

PSA/CPSU NSW members in the state’s north have been dealing with fires for many weeks. Several have lost their homes, property, animals, and some have lost their workplaces. We have also been informed this morning of a member who has lost their life. PSA/CPSU NSW officers are contacting the family to make assistance available. These conditions are predicted to extend south including catastrophic warnings for…

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Managing the risks of working in heat

Employers have duties under the WHS legislation to manage the risks of working in hot weather and protect worker health and safety. SafeWork NSW has a page of resources on working in hot conditions HERE. SafeWork NSW says the employer must provide suitable training and instruction so that workers understand how to manage risks of working in hot weather: “commence work well hydrated, and fit…

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