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‘We’re losing control of our jails’: Goulburn Supermax staff consider strike action - About Regional 9 Feb 2021

Chairperson of the Prison Officers’ Vocational Branch of the Public Service Association of NSW, Nicole Jess, said tensions have been rising since Corrective Services NSW transitioned the assistant superintendent rank in jails to functional manager roles, cut staff numbers and made positions casual. https://aboutregional.com.au/were-losing-control-of-our-jails-goulburn-supermax-staff-consider-strike-action/

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Officer charged

On Friday 15 March 2019, in the course of his duty, a Correctional Officer fatally shot an escaping inmate. During the Coronial Inquest, the Coroner decided to refer the matter to the Department of Public Prosecutions to determine if charges should be laid. Today (Friday 5 February 2021) at 10:30am, following discussions between NSW Police and his legal team; the Officer, his lawyer and PSA…

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Regional training is back!

Regional training is back on the calendar, so we’d like to invite you to join us. Whether you’re a new delegate, wanting to improve your skills or interested in safer workplaces, there is something in there for every member; no prior experience needed. Regional timetable Course Date Course Name Course Location Wed 24 and Thurs 25 Feb WHS/Bullying/Mental Health Armidale Thurs 25 and Fri 26…

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Strategy Policy & Commissioning restructure

While members are undertaking crucial work for the most vulnerable members of our community through the difficult and unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, the Department continues to press ahead with the restructure of Strategy Policy & Commissioning (SPC). EOI for voluntary redundancy On Monday, the Department announced an Expression of Interest (EOI) for Voluntary Redundancy (VR) that closes at 5:00 pm on Monday, 15 February. The…

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PSA lodges dispute with DPC over job cuts

The PSA has lodged a dispute with the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) over its planned job cuts. The dispute will be heard in the Industrial Relations Commission of NSW (IRC) on Monday 8 February 2021. DPC failed to consult with the PSA before announcing this major workforce transition. The PSA would expect a high level of consultation from DPC, a cluster meant to…

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