PSA writes to NSWCC expressing member frustration on postponement of award transition

Following the developments that led to the award transition process being halted the day before it was set to begin, there has been strong member feedback expressing frustration, disappointment, anger, and confusion. The way this process has unfolded has unfortunately had an understandably significant impact on the trust and confidence members have in getting their employment arrangements adequately and fairly administered. At a recent meeting,…

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Reclassification of General Scale Clerk Positions in FETS Command

NSW Police has advised the PSA of its intention to reclassify 10 General Scale Clerk administrative support positions in the FETS Command, including: Criminal Records – seven positions Fingerprint Operations – two positions Crime Scene Services – one position The advice received from NSW Police as part of the consultation process is that the proposal addresses the change in role of the positions with significant…

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Call for nominations – Aboriginal Council Committee – 2020

Nominations are called for positions of councillor on the PSA/CPSU Aboriginal Council Committee. The call for nominations is as listed below: Electorate Included Membership Groups Councillor Vacancies to be elected 1 a Communities and Justice-Justice 3 1 b Education 3 1 c Communities and Justice- old FACS 3 2 Disabilities Transport Planning Industry and Environment Customer Service Premier and Cabinet TAFE NSW Universities Other National…

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International Women’s Day Rally on March 7 – Sydney Event

The PSA/CPSU NSW will be participating in this year’s International Women’s Day rally once again. This year we have partnered with our sisters from other unions, the Sydney International Women’s Day committee and a chapter of Women's March (a collective organisation from the US) to co-host this event. Many other organisations are attending and all are welcome, so bring your friends, family and supporters. We’re…

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Bans withdrawn

On 6 February the PSA issued an updated “Bans” bulletin.  The Department of Education immediately objected to this bulletin and took the PSA to the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC). After discussions with the Executive of the Schools Departmental Committee, members are advised that the bans are now withdrawn on the recommendation of the IRC and to avoid adverse orders being made against the PSA. The…

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