TAFE members - important information regarding 8 October

On 24 September I emailed you about the meetings that have been organised by the PSA/CPSU on Monday 8 October 2012 to hear the PSA Executive update members on the NSW Government's attack on the NSW public sector and to outline the union's campaign to oppose the attacks. Further on 26 September all PSA/CPSU members received a letter from John Cahill, State Branch Secretary about…

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Government takes PSA to the Commission over October 8 Stop Work

On Friday 28 September the Government lodged a dispute against the PSA and the planned Stop Work action on Monday 8 October.  This matter was listed before the Industrial Relations Commission on Tuesday 2 October. The Government had lodged three dispute orders which the PSA opposed. Following conciliation, the Government pursued two of those orders via a recommendation. The PSA was asked to postpone or…

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NSW renames roads while cutting road safety, education and health

The NSW Public Service Association has questioned the O’Farrell Government’s priorities after announcing $20 million on renaming roads. This follows cutting road safety, education and health. “Where are the government’s priorities? It’s hard to see how this is a top priority while the government is slashing jobs and services,” said NSW PSA Assistant Secretary Steve Turner. “Just two months ago the NSW Government cut jobs…

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Parramatta child protection works stop work

On Tuesday Parramatta CSC, Metro West Regional Office and Parramatta JIRT joined other offices across the state who've stopped work in protest at chronic under-staffing, job and program cuts, and ever-increasing red tape. The 60 strong members rallied outside the Community Services Macquarie Street office - sporting placards and cardboard cutouts to represent the number of unfilled vacancies - before marching on the office of local Parramatta MP, Geoff…

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Frequently Asked Questions – Stop Work on October 8, 2012

To assist you with any queries you may have regarding the stop work meeting on 8 October we have compiled a FAQ sheet. Click here to download

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