DPIE JCC Bulletin Report Back to Members

On 11 December, 2019 the PSA attended DPIE’s Joint Consultative Committee. This is the quarterly forum where your PSA representatives and the AWU representatives meet with DPIE management to talk about the issues that affect you at work. The following issues were discussed: EES Update – Ms Anissa Levy There will be no large organisational changes across EES. Ms Levy discussed the efficiency dividends. There…

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BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES – Transition to Department of Customer Services

The PSA was advised on Wednesday 18 December that BDM’s transition to Department of Customer Services will be finalised by 3 February, 2019. Whilst the PSA was contacted to enter into consultation members are advised that there has been NO consultation with the PSA whatsoever. Further, the PSA notes that the period for feedback closes on Tuesday 7 January. The main issues of note are…

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Training you in 2020

It's been a busy and wonderful year for our training unit. We’ve run courses all over NSW, from Nowra to Tamworth to Coffs Harbour, and many other spots. We have had the privilege of meeting members and delegates from across the public sector, all doing incredible work in their areas, and we can’t wait to do more to help you build power in your workplaces.…

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That’s a Wrap! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

It's been a massive year in Housing that saw many changes in Housing workplaces. Below are just some of the areas we have been working on over the last year: Recruitment Processes The PSA has been advocating for recruitment processes to be fair and transparent throughout 2019, including clear communication throughout the process and the opportunity for meaningful feedback after the process. The PSA has…

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PSA/CPSU NSW members affected by bushfires

NSW, like much of the rest of the country, has been gripped by unprecedented bushfires. As a consequence of this people have lost their homes and property and in some cases, tragically, their lives. The PSA/CPSU NSW has many members employed by NSW Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW State Emergency Service, NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and Forestry Corporation of NSW…

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