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Private Jail Struggles to Deal with Violence - Sunday Telegraph 13/10/2019

The Sunday Telegraph is reporting that prisoners at Parklea Correctional Centre were given bags of food, including coconut water and crackers, after being locked in their cells longer than normal due to staff shortages. Sources inside the privately run jail said extended lockdowns are now occurring most weekends. MTC-Broadspectrum took control of the prison six months ago, after winning a seven-year contract, but sources inside…

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Pay rise on the horizon for school workers - SMH 03/09/2019

Thousands of school workers could receive over $13,000 under a new pay deal between the NSW government and the Public Service Association. Under the agreement, school administrative and support staff across the state will receive a 19 per cent pay increase over three years, more flexible work hours and be allowed to perform first aid and administer medications. https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/make-life-more-comfortable-pay-rise-on-the-horizon-for-school-workers-20190903-p52nmm.html

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Emergency service workers unite - Prime 7 News Border 02/09/2019

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Special Constables fight for better pay - 9 News 13/08/2019

They put their lives on the line to protect the Premier, police, and even the Governor - but Special Constables are being paid less than the barista at Parliament House. https://twitter.com/9newssyd/status/1161192997058256896?s=12

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