Department of Premier and Cabinet Flex Agreement: How many hours do you work?

The PSA seeks your feedback. The PSA has been in negotiation with the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) in relation to your Flexible Working Hours Agreement. The 16 June 2021 DPC-PSA Flexible Working Hours Negotiation Meeting minutes show: “DPC requested banked flex be taken out of the agreement”. "DPC stated that they would go back to the flex provisions of the award if agreement…

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Thank you PSA Delegate Anne Wright

The PSA and PSA Delegates would like to acknowledge and thank Anne Wright for her commitment to the role of PSA Delegate. Ms Wright has decided to move forward from Aboriginal Affairs NSW and onto her next journey. Since becoming a PSA Delegate, Ms Wright has been actively involved in being your voice at Aboriginal Affairs NSW. Ms Wright has advocated for workplace rights, helped…

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NSW Ministers to face inefficiency, delays and inability to perform roles if Driver arrangement changes go through

There are significant changes occurring in one of the most under-appreciated areas of work in the Public Sector. Ministerial Drivers are the people who provided the vital role of getting our state’s Ministers around, enabling them to perform the vital duties we, the voters, require of them. The Drivers work flexibly and loyally. They remain available. They make it happen. Now there are changes pending.…

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The COVID-19 vaccine rollout: Tell us your thoughts and experiences

Last week we reached out to seek your thoughts and experiences around the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Thank you to all those who have already taken the survey – the response has been massive so far. It is important that your union hears from as many members as possible, our voices are louder together. If you haven’t filled it out yet, please take a couple of…

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Media Release: NSW govt urged to deliver vax leave for workers as state’s roll out leaves disability, child protection, school staff exposed - 6 Jul 2021

NSW govt urged to deliver vax leave for workers as state’s roll out leaves disability, child protection, school staff exposed NSW’s lackadaisical vaccine roll out has left disability support workers, child protection officers, and school support staff under vaccinated and exposed, with the Public Service Association again urging the government to introduce vaccine leave across the public sector. "Work commitments should never get in the…

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