PSA requests urgent meeting about lifting the pause on forced redundancies

The PSA has been notified of the Transport for NSW (TfNSW) decision to lift the pause on forced redundancies. In the notification to the unions of its decision to resume forced redundancies, TfNSW stated it was “time to start working towards a new normal”. While TfNSW may consider job cuts and forced redundancies “normal”, the PSA believes there should be a greater focus on job…

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NSW Rural Fire Service Bulletin, March 2021: Consent Award vs Arbitrated Award

The PSA has been negotiating a new Award on your behalf with the Rural Fire Service (RFS) for the past three years. Despite this extensive timeframe, there is still a significant amount of work to be done. At the last report back to the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC), the Chief Commissioner requested that, in light of the exceptionally long period of negotiations, the PSA advise…

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National Parks and Wildlife Service Joint Consultative Committee meeting: March 2021

On Wednesday 10 March the PSA and its delegates met with Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE)/National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). Atticus Fleming, Naomi Stephens, Andrew Nicholls and Robert Quirk were in attendance for NPWS to discuss a range of issues. Establishment review; vacant positions and the stimulus package Atticus Fleming advised the meeting that in 2017 there were 1500 full-time equivalent (FTE)…

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Register now for the last SPC Restructure online meeting with the PSA

The PSA has now held two online meetings to discuss the latest updates regarding the Strategy Policy and Commissioning reform. Don’t miss out, register now for the final meeting by clicking the link below. The Department has authorised your attendance at these meetings during work time, there is no need to apply for leave to attend. The meeting is open to all SPC staff affected…

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Newcastle Contact Centre: water and toilet access

The PSA has been made aware that, due to works, there will be no water for the Newcastle Contact Centre until around 8:00 am on Thursday 11 March 2021. PSA Delegates have raised this with the PSA as a Work Health and Safety issue for those staff who may be impacted by not having access to toilets for that time. If you have health issues…

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