Unpaid wages win for ADHC staff

The PSA has won four years of unpaid overtime for ADHC staff at the Tomaree Centre. The Centre is a facility for adults with an intellectual disability at Shoal Bay, in the Port Stephens region of NSW. Staff realised they had been continually working more hours than their mandated 76-hour fortnights, yet were not paid for any excess time on the job. Regional organiser for…

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PSA secures major provisions for Home Care transfer

PSA secures major provisions for Home Care transfer September 2015 (PDF version) Dear members, You will have recently received correspondence from Kevin Reilly, Director, Home Care regarding the transfer to Australian Unity. As you would be aware, the PSA has taken a strong stand on your behalf to secure the best possible deal in relation to the transfer. While we were not able to secure…

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Sheriff’s Officers recruitment campaign win

Sheriff's Officers recruitment campaign win September 2015 (PDF version) As you are aware, Sheriff’s Officers are responsible for the safe and efficient functioning of the courts and justice system. They maintain the security of court complexes and ensure the safety of judicial officers, legal professionals and the public in NSW courts and tribunals. Sheriff’s Officers also have law enforcement responsibilities – serving warrants, summons and…

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Grafton Jail filling up quickly with new inmates and staff - The Daily Examiner

The PSA’s push since December 2014 to reopen Grafton gaol in the face of dangerous overcrowding in the state’s prisons has been successful. Read The Daily Examiner article HERE

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TAFE New England - Educational Services structure dispute win

TAFE New England (TNE) has been conducting a review of the structure of its Educational Services. Just prior to the release of a restructure proposal, staff in the Strategy and Innovation Unit were told that they were also going to be included in the review. The proposal initially involved the disbanding of the Strategy and Innovation Unit and the creation of an eLearning team. Following…

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