Special Constables update on progress since stop-work meetings

On Thursday 24 October, members at every Special Constables site participated in stop-work meetings to discuss the complete inadequacy of their Role Descriptions. Everybody feels understandably undervalued by NSW Police for the work they do, as well as insulted by a Role Description designed to deliberately understate the important, complex, and dangerous duties undertaken by Special Constables. The PSA had its first meeting since the…

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Know your rights at work

PSA Members are reminded of their sick leave entitlements under cl 80 of the Crown Employees (Public Service Conditions of Employment) Reviewed Award 2009: cl 80.1    A staff member absent from duty for more than 2 consecutive working days because of illness must furnish evidence of illness to the Department Head in respect of the absence. and; cl 80.2    In addition to the requirements under…

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November RJCC meeting update

Your union met with management on 14 November 2019 to continue consultation in relation to the realignment proposals slated to happen across DCS in the coming months. The following restructures were discussed: Office of the Secretary RMP The final RMP will have been announced by the time you get this bulletin. There are minor reporting line changes. If you have further concerns in relation to…

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Bush fire and smoke

Current fire incidents More than 600 homes have been destroyed by bush fires and six lives lost this season. Check the Rural Fire Service Fires Near Me website for current fire incidents. You can also check on the RFS Facebook page, RFS Twitter and ABC local radio. The RFS has advice about preparing for a bush fire. Make sure you know what you will do…

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Sharing of Headsets: A risk to health and safety

The following is for our members located in the Collection Centre. A number of members have contacted the PSA regarding an announcement made without consultation regarding the new practice of sharing headsets. Under the WHS Act, the Employer has a duty of care to provide and maintain a physical work environment that is without risk to the health and safety of workers. The Employer is…

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