PSA Writes to FACS Minister over Housing Privatisation Concerns

PSA-writes-to-facs-minister-over-housing-privatisation-concerns-9-september-2016 (PDF Version) As members know, the NSW Government released its Future Directions in Social Housing policy on 24 January 2016. You can read your union’s assessment of this policy, which we sent to members in February HERE. Privatisation by another name… The PSA has well-founded, serious concerns about the policy, which will lead to the privatisation of public housing. The NSW Government has a…

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POVB response to SERCO

POVB response to SERCO - September 2016 (PDF version) It came to our attention yesterday, 7 September 2016, that Serco has recently published an Expression of Interest for employment within Justice NSW. I note this Expression of Interest includes both the John Morony and the new Grafton Correctional Facilities. The emphasis in this document is on Expression of Interest and in no way should be…

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Fairfield CSC Workplace Group 2016

Fairfield CSC Workplace Group 2016 - September 2016 (PDF version) Nominations are invited from the financial members of the above group for the positions of: Chair Secretary Women’s Officer 2 Committee Members (one of these being reserved for an Administrative representative) Contact Worker Representative Each nomination must be seconded by two other persons who are from the same group as the nominee. Nominees, nominators and…

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Early Childhood Education Directorate - Realignment Proposal Update No. 3

Bulletin - Early Childhood Education Directorate - Realignment Proposal Update No. 3 (PDF version) This bulletin is an update to advise how the PSA is representing members in the Early Childhood Education Directorate realignment. As members are aware the Directorate is currently being restructured and is well into the Staff Placement Process. The restructure has progressed through Steps 1 & 2 with some staff remaining…

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Roads and Maritime Services IVRs crib break dispute

Roads and Maritime Services IVRs crib break dispute - September 2016 (PDF version) IVRs members will be aware the PSA lodged a dispute for an interpretation of the application of the crib break entitlement under the Roads and Maritime Services Consolidated Award 2014. That dispute was heard before Commissioner Tabbaa today (2016.09.02). The PSA submission revolved around the award’s provisions: Clause 21.2.(c).(iii) states: iii) For…

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