Update on PSA negotiations with GWIC

Whilst we have not reached agreement on a formalised structure as yet GWIC has expressed that it is happy to discuss issues with the union on a day-to-day basis, as well as meeting when necessary.

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Draft performance management policies

Treasury - Draft performance management policies - January Based on member feedback the PSA made a formal submission to management in October last year. Read the PSA submission here. As part of our submission we sought a consultative forum be set up between the union and management to deal with the various issues. In late November the PSA met with Treasury management. The verbal and…

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Election of POVB State Executive 2019-2021

Election of POVB State Executive 2019-2021 Nominations are hereby called for the following positions on the State Executive of the Prison Officers (Vocational Branch) Advisory Group. Chair Vice Chair Country Vice Chair Secretary Assistant Secretary Persons nominated must be members of the above branch and be financial members of the Association as at 25 January 2019. NOMINATIONS AND CLOSING DATE: Each nomination must be seconded…

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Bulletin - POVB - MRRC

Bulletin - POVB - January (pdf version) Today the MRRC went on a 24 hour strike due to staff being disciplined and an officer being suspended. We were before the Industrial Relations Commission Chief Commissioner Kite. Chief Commissioner Kite has strongly recommended that MRRC staff resume work at the earliest opportunity. Chief Commissioner Kite will then assist in discussions with CSNSW re MRRC issues and…

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SafeWork NSW Inspectors – Appointment to Inspector roles and competencies dispute

SafeWork NSW Inspectors – Appointment to Inspector roles and competencies dispute updated - January 2019 (PDF version) Thank you to those Inspectors who have so far participated in the vote on the current dispute concerning Inspector’s competencies. So far, we have approximately a 40 per cent participation rate by Inspectors. The survey vote (see below) is still open until Friday 1 February 2019 and we…

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