The PSA survey closes TODAY

The PSA survey closes TODAY - November 2017 (PDF version) Have you had your say? The PSA survey closes today. Please take a few minutes to let us know how you feel about your workplace. CLICK HERE to have your say. This survey will inform how the PSA will work with members to increase engagement in the union and ensure issues of importance are raised…

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NDIS failure – we must have a Disability Safety Net

NDIS failure – we must have a Disability Safety Net - November 2017 (PDF version) Already the NDIS has failed someone with complex support needs. People with disability are falling through the cracks. This was tragically highlighted on ABC’s 7.30 last night and in an article on the ABC’s website which both told the story of a young man with disability who was unable to…

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FACS bulletin – Commissioning restructure + meeting notice

FACS bulletin - Commissioning restructure + meeting notice - November 2017 (PDF version) Transition to new structure and non-executive assignment process On 20 October 2017, PSA representatives were briefed by the Deputy Secretary Commissioning in relation to the non-Executive assignment process which commenced on 25 October 2017. Ongoing employees were requested to provide three preferences for branches, not a specific role by 1 November 2017.…

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Redundancy and Long Service Leave entitlements: your best protection against privatisation

Redundancy and Long Service Leave entitlements - your best protection against privatisation - November 2017 (PDF version) The NSW Government wants WaterNSW staff to accept a substandard enterprise agreement without legally enforceable redundancy entitlements, putting in doubt millions in accrued employee entitlements and making it easier to sell the state owned corporation to private interests in future. The Government’s plan also involves changes to long…

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Sheriff’s Officers survey

Sheriff's Officers survey - November 2017 (PDF version) At conciliation on Monday 6 November in relation to the Sheriff’s Uniform Directive of 6 June 2017, Chief Commissioner Kite advised he will consider whether that dispute is discontinued at the hearing of our summons to produce on 17 November. The Sheriff of NSW, Ms Hall stated the dispute should be discontinued because SOVBAG said in previous…

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