Know your rights at work

PSA Members are reminded of their sick leave entitlements under cl 80 of the Crown Employees (Public Service Conditions of Employment) Reviewed Award 2009: cl 80.1    A staff member absent from duty for more than 2 consecutive working days because of illness must furnish evidence of illness to the Department Head in respect of the absence. and; cl 80.2    In addition to the requirements under…

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November RJCC meeting update

Your union met with management on 14 November 2019 to continue consultation in relation to the realignment proposals slated to happen across DCS in the coming months. The following restructures were discussed: Office of the Secretary RMP The final RMP will have been announced by the time you get this bulletin. There are minor reporting line changes. If you have further concerns in relation to…

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Bush fire and smoke

Current fire incidents More than 600 homes have been destroyed by bush fires and six lives lost this season. Check the Rural Fire Service Fires Near Me website for current fire incidents. You can also check on the RFS Facebook page, RFS Twitter and ABC local radio. The RFS has advice about preparing for a bush fire. Make sure you know what you will do…

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Sharing of Headsets: A risk to health and safety

The following is for our members located in the Collection Centre. A number of members have contacted the PSA regarding an announcement made without consultation regarding the new practice of sharing headsets. Under the WHS Act, the Employer has a duty of care to provide and maintain a physical work environment that is without risk to the health and safety of workers. The Employer is…

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RMS Dissolution Comes into Effect – Government Amendments Accepted by Legislative Council

The Transport Administration Amendment (RMS Dissolution) Bill 2019 passed the Legislative Council on Wednesday night, with the ALP, Greens and cross bench members supporting the amendments that were put forward by the Government in the Legislative Assembly on 15 November. Whilst not as strong as those put forward by the Legislative Council in October, they still provide significant and strong protections to the award based…

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