Reduced operations at Cobham YJC due to Covid-19

The PSA is aware that Cobham YJC is now on reduced operations as a result of a staff member testing positive to Covid-19 whilst in the workplace for a period 1 and half shifts. At yesterday’s JCC meeting (Thursday 19 August), the Executive Director provided his update on the recent Cobham Covid-19 incident including the following actions and plans in place: A Covid-19 command post was set up and a contact tracing process commenced with around 60 staff members identified as having some…

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Cancellation of Retired Associates Group Meeting on Tuesday 24 August

Due to the current strict COVID-19 lockdowns in place in New South Wales the Retired Associates Group Meeting will be deferred to 26 October. Dave McKeough Secretary, RAG 0417 680 626 Support for Retired Associates These are difficult times, so please reach out with your friends and families and maintain contact. As per our previous bulletin below help is available. These difficult times can be…

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Are you working in science? Let us know

If you are a School Administrative Officer who works in science, we want to know. So the PSA can communicate effectively with you about the issues facing members working in science, we need to know who you are. Even if you only work one day in the science labs, please update your details with us. Three easy ways to let us know Contact the membership…

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Trustee and Guardian: Flexible working arrangement dispute

We believe that your flexible working conditions are important. When the PSA received information that NSW Trustee and Guardian (NSWT&G) staff were being denied flexible working conditions, the PSA took action and filed a dispute in the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC). This action was taken after the failure of NSWT&G to settle the matter with the PSA. Due to the current COVID-19 lockdowns, the majority…

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Automotive Inspectors Uniform Allowance audit

The Department of Customer Service has confirmed with the PSA that an audit has been conducted of current and previous Automotive Inspectors Uniform Allowance payments dating back to 2 December 2016. Please note this is the Department of Customer Service. Department of Finance, Service and Innovation Transformation date and there is no visibility to the old system. The audit has identified seven current and previous…

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