Major Transport Disruption – What are my rights?

Following the decision by the NSW Government to shut down the rail network yesterday, many members may be wondering what happens if you are unable to get to work, or are significantly delayed, because of major transport disruptions? Under the Crown Employees (Public Service Conditions of Employment) Reviewed Award 2009, an employee prevented from attending work at a normal location by a natural emergency or…

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Major Travel Disruptions – FACS Leave available

Members who may have been affected by the recent travel disruptions are reminded that in this circumstance if you were unable to make alternative arrangements to attend work that you can use your Family and Community Service Leave (FACS) to cover your absence. The relevant clause in the Service NSW (Salaries and Conditions) Employees Award 2021 is clause 33.2 (d). If you are facing any…

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Transport Disruption – What if I could not work?

With the NSW Government suspending all rail on Monday, 21 February 2022 many of you may have not been able to work as you could not commute to work and could not work from home.  With limited services running on Tuesday, 22 February 2022 you may still be experiencing difficulties. As a TfNSW Award employee if you have not been able to work due to…

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Assaults and Young Persons 

In January, the PSA was notified that a client that had turned 18yo in late December had been involved in a number of incidents which included assaulting staff. The PSA was concerned about the health and safety of its members and their colleagues and the safety and security of the centre. The PSA acted quickly, with the General Secretary contacting the Minister to advocate on…

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Are you overworked? Burnt out? We want to hear from you

The PSA has been working with your delegates to gather information on workload issues across the state. The union has received feedback from members that the start of term 1 saw a huge increase in workload, on top of the normal start of the school year tasks. This has been further impacted by staffing shortages, illness and staff needing to isolate. The PSA is continuing…

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