Merry Christmas from the PSA/CPSU NSW

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from me, my family and all the staff here at the PSA/CPSU NSW. In 2021, the people of NSW saw just how important you all are in making our state a great place to live. If you are taking time off during the Public Service Shutdown, may you have a relaxing break; you deserve it. I would also…

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PSA update on School Psychologists Award negotiations

The Department of Education has lodged an application this week for a new School Psychologists’ Salaries Award in the Industrial Relations Commission to replace the s52 Determination which has determined your Salaries to date. The PSA has not agreed to the application but is currently negotiating with the Department and is hopeful of a good outcome for our members. The parties are in agreement on…

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Police Radio Consultation: NSW Police still doesn't get the message

Radio Operations Group (ROG) Delegates recently met with management at the Joint Communications Consultative Committee on Wed 8 December 2021. Delegates conveyed the PSA's grave disappointment with the Command's failure to consult regarding its ill-fated plan to close Penrith Radio Operations Centre. In response to questions, the Command advised there were no plans to close other centres in the foreseeable future. Management maintained the position…

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Offer by the NSW Government to change Annual Holidays Act for purchased leave

In accordance with the rules of the PSA, we put the following offer from the NSW Government to you for your consideration. You have the option to vote on the proposal at the end of this bulletin. The Government has made an offer to amend the Annual Holidays Act 1944 (NSW). You can read the offer HERE. The proposed changes will enable public servants to…

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Housing Contact Centre: Return to office 2022

In December 2020 the Housing Contact Centre (HCC) management released a HCC Future Directions Transition Model document to all staff. Your PSA HCC Delegates also wrote to members seeking feedback on this proposal prior to meeting with Deputy Secretary (Housing, Disability and District Services) Paul Vevers in early 2021. At this consultation meeting, the Department advised that while it would not involve a return to the…

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