Special Constables: Uniform allowance, and Joint Consultative Committee meeting report back

Back pay of uniform allowance in pay on 6 January 2022 As a result of efforts from your union, Special Constables are now eligible for the uniform allowance in the Police Administrative Officers Award. The Police Force has advised the PSA that payroll has been experiencing technical difficulties implementing the change in entitlements. We have been assured the allowance and back pay will be in…

Read More

Members' update on the Purchase Card and Travelling Compensation dispute and survey

Since 26 June 2020, the PSA and the Department of Customer Service have been in dispute before the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) concerning the introduction of a purchasing card, or PCard, system. A key aspect of the dispute is the interaction between the PCard system and the allowances contained at clause 29 - ‘Meal Expenses on One-Day Journeys’ of the Crown Employees (Public Service Conditions…

Read More

Teachers Strike: Important information for PSA members

The NSW Teachers Federation is currently bargaining with the Department of Education over a new salaries award. As part of that action, the Teachers have called for a strike of their members on Tuesday 7 December 2021. Although the PSA supports the issues raised in this action by the Teachers Federation, the PSA is not involved in this dispute and are not striking on the…

Read More

Invite a colleague to join today – and make your union stronger

Hi, my name is Alex Sala and I am your PSA Organiser. In my site visits in recent months I have been speaking to staff who were not aware of the work of the union or who did not know about their entitlements or how to go about seeking access to various forms of leave such as study leave or even flex leave. I realised…

Read More

Community Services: Taree CSC Delegate nomination

In a recent meeting at Taree CSC, it was decided the centre required a new Delegate. The PSA is now calling for nominations from members for the role. There is one position available. If more than two nominations are submitted, the PSA will organise an election. Everyone is who is interested is strongly encouraged to apply. Please click on the link below and follow the…

Read More