Environment Protection Authority Legal Branch restructure update

The PSA attended a briefing with the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) on 31 January 2022 regarding a restructure of its Legal Branch. The PSA requested a further meeting with EPA’s management prior to a proposed draft Change Management Plan (CMP) being finalised and released to staff by 2 February 2022. However, no such meeting was arranged. The draft CMP was then provided to the PSA…

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Update on proposed drug and alcohol policy

Late last week your union, the PSA wrote to the department notifying it we are in dispute around the proposed drug and alcohol policy. The PSA is disputing this policy on the basis that the final procedure and policy did not address the various concerns we raised during the consultation period. The policy and procedure: Retains the blanket 0.0 per cent blood alcohol concentration (BAC)…

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Congratulations on your new delegate at the Health Professional Councils Authority!

Last year the PSA called for nominations for the position of workplace delegate at the Pitt St office of Health Professional Councils Authority (HPCA). The PSA wishes to congratulate Clare Angel-Auld who has been elected as your delegate, she will be joining delegate Jill O’Meara to represent you in your workplace. PSA advances your interests The PSA has been around for more than a century…

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Ministry of Health: First members' meeting of 2022

For those of you who were able to take some time off over the holiday period, welcome back to work! For members who have worked over the festive season, we thank you for giving up this time with friends and family. We know everyone has been working tirelessly and persistently to protect the state of NSW, especially over the past few years. Members can always…

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Transport for NSW Departmental Committee

In September and December last year the newly elected Transport for NSW (TfNSW) Departmental Committee of the PSA met to discuss a host of important issues. This committee was established to support the work of the PSA and ensure that members’ interests are best represented. This committee is intended to work alongside our local workplace delegates to bring about favourable outcomes for the membership. Key…

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