COVID-19 safety measures: What is happening?

Consultation on Transport for NSW's (TfNSW's) proposed COVID-19 safety measures closed on 25 October 2021. The PSA has submitted feedback, which TfNSW has responded to. You can read that HERE. TfNSW safety measures This morning, Monday 8 November, TfNSW briefed the unions on the outcome. TfNSW announced it would be moving forward with mandatory vaccinations with amendments to the exemption process, which will result in…

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NPWS return to work arrangement and vaccination requirements

Return to work arrangements The PSA has been advised some managers are directing their staff who are working from home to return to the workplace. This includes Rangers. This is not consistent with advice from the Department of Planning Industry and Environment (DPIE) as per the memorandum from the Deputy Secretary (People and Culture) of 29 October. Under the DPIE ‘Transition Plan’ it was announced…

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Member Benefits, supporting our members

As a member of the PSA/CPSU NSW, you have access to many benefits that can make your life much easier. Over the last 18 months, we have added a number of new member-only services, including Foundation House, who provide support for members with addictions, and Gidget Foundation, who provide support for members experiencing perinatal depression and anxiety. Having the opportunity to find savings for our…

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Department of Premier and Cabinet – Vaccination Direction

Your PSA representatives attended one of the two staff Q&A Town Hall sessions run by DPC People & Culture around the Secretary’s direction for Phase 1 staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Following the release of the Premier’s Circular which can be viewed HERE branches in DPC undertook their own Risk Assessment to determine roles where the risk was high enough to require a direction…

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Draft ODPP Vaccination Policy released

Members would be aware that a Draft ODPP Vaccination Policy has been released.  The PSA received a copy on Monday 1 November 2021, and will be providing feedback by Monday 15 November 2021. You can view a copy of the DRAFT policy here. Vaccination and the workplace The PSA has previously distributed a bulletin around vaccination in the workplace.  You can view that bulletin in…

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