PSA update – Conversion of long-term temporary employment to ongoing employment at level

PSA update – Conversion of long-term temporary employment to ongoing employment at level - November 2017 (PDF version) What is a long-term temporary employee? If you have been employed in a temporary capacity for 12 months or more, you are considered a long-term temporary employee (formally referred to as a section 27 temporary employee). You can also request a review of your employment and seek…

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Public Holiday Shifts for Disability Staff employed under the Crown Employees Ageing, Disability and Homecare – Department of Human Services NSW (Community Living Award) 2010

Public Holiday Shifts for Disability Staff employed under the Crown Employees Ageing, Disability and Homecare – Department of Human Services NSW (Community Living Award) 2010 - November 2017 (PDF version) The PSA recently sent a bulletin (15 September 2017) to members covered under the above award, as there may be discrepancies in members’ pay if they had worked a public holiday shift. The PSA became…

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Powerhouse Museum bulletin

Powerhouse Museum bulletin - November 2017 (PDF version) Union members at the Powerhouse have been buffeted by an avalanche of politics, resource cuts and heavy-handed treatment. This is the time to fight back. Next year will be an important year in the history of the Powerhouse and MAAS. The PSA is having a members’ meeting to discuss what we can do to make things better…

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Rostering Principles

Rostering Principles - November 2017 (PDF version) The Industrial Relations Commission (IRC), on 30 August 2017, agreed with the PSA/CPSU NSW and ordered the Community Living Award (CLA) to be varied to include the Rostering Principles. This means that any act in contravention of the Rostering Principles is a breach of the CLA. Members are advised to consult the Rostering Principles to clarify situations relating…

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SES State bulletin

SES State bulletin - November 2017 (PDF version) Operations award The PSA, along with your delegates, has been in negotiation with the State Emergency Service (SES) in relation to the State Operations Centre Award since February 2017. The PSA was presented with a new Award, Crown Employees (STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE) – Continuous Shift Workers Award 2017 in April and upon review there were a few…

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