Supreme Court, Industrial Relations Commission and Land and Environment Court JCC update

The PSA and your delegates met with Chris D’Aeth (Executive Director and Principal Registrar at Supreme Court of NSW) on 27 May for the quarterly Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meeting, to discuss member issues within the Supreme Court, Industrial Relations Commission and Land and Environment Court. The employer’s response to COVID-19 was raised. Following this discussion, the PSA can confirm that within the Supreme Court:…

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EPA restructure update

A meeting was convened between the EPA and the PSA on 2 June 2020, regarding outstanding issues relating to the restructure. The specific concerns raised, as outlined below, relate to the lack of a transition plan that operations staff can use to move from the “old” model to this new “boundary-less” model. the lack of support or guidance for Unit Heads having to allocate work…

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The proposed wages freeze: an update

The PSA/CPSU NSW welcomes the Legislative Council’s decision yesterday to reject the State Government’s Regulation freezing public sector wage increases. Labor, the Greens, One Nation, the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party, the Animal Justice Party, and Independent Justin Field all voted against the attempt to deny Public Servants a wage rise. Only Fred Nile of the Christian Democrats supported the Government in its attempt to…

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Did you know PSA Organisers are essential visitors?

Over the last few weeks PSA Organisers have been visiting schools to drop off information and make sure members have access to advice and support, something that is even more important through the pandemic. Unions have been declared an essential service.  It is essential for all workers to have access to their union.  This means members and non-members having access to the PSA through visits…

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Working at home: your quick hints and tips

As the Government begins to ease restrictions and continues to monitor new COVID-19 cases, your union is here for you. We’ve been active in your workplaces and online, supporting members during this time, and we are working together to wrap up the things you might need to know for the next few weeks. As always, if you have any questions about workplace conditions you should…

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