Your right to take action is under threat

The NSW Liberal/National Government wants to make it harder for union members like you to strike for better pay and conditions. The Government has introduced a Bill to Parliament creating more hurdles for NSW Public Sector workers to voice our opposition to the decade-long, unfair wages policy that has restricted public sector wages to 2.5 per cent. With inflation running rampant, the policy has wiped…

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Survey on gender discrimination in the workforce

We are aware some of our female members have experienced discrimination and been penalised for taking parental leave either through effective demotion or being overlooked for promotion opportunities. We want to find out how widespread this is within the NSW Public Service. Please fill out the survey HERE. This survey is detailed and takes between five and 10 minutes to complete. It is important to…

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PSA success in Drug and Alcohol Policy

The PSA notified members in February that we had commenced the dispute process with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) regarding its proposal for a new Drug and Alcohol policy. Specifically, the PSA took issue with: the blanket 0.00 per cent blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The PSA took the view that it was unreasonable to implement 0.00 per cent BAC for all roles. The risk associated with…

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COVIDSafe consultation finalised: TfNSW removes vaccination mandate

You may be aware Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has announced it will be removing the mandate for vaccinations. This will commence from 1 September 2022. The change in position comes after a two-staged consultation approach: TfNSW consulting on its risk assessment; and TfNSW consulting on the proposed position to remove the vaccination mandate. The PSA provided feedback at both stages; much of which reflected the…

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Report back from your Delegates: Special Education Working Group

The PSA Special Education Working Group (SEWG) had its quarterly meeting on Monday 22 August 2022. The committee meets to discuss matters affecting School Learning Support Officers (SLSO) working in all streams, including Student Health Support, and reports these through the Schools Departmental Committee for discussion with the Department of Education (DoE).  Violence in schools The SEWG is extremely concerned about the increase in workplace violence…

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