POVB bulletin December 2019

Centre closures and repurposing All affected centres have had meetings and been informed the dates that they will be closed or repurposed. Those dates are as follows: Grafton Correctional Centre closed 5 August, 2020 Berrima Correctional Centre closed 2 April, 2020 Illawarra Reintegration Centre closed 19 March, 2020 Brewarrina Correctional Centre closed 15 July, 2020 Ivanhoe Correctional Centre closed 12 August, 2020 Emu Plains Correctional…

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It’s almost break time, have a wonderful Christmas!

Merry Christmas and Happy School Holidays The PSA General Secretary, Delegates and Staff would like to congratulate you on the work you have done this year. It’s been a big year!  Enjoy your pay rise, your back pay and your larger than usual leave loading.  The PSA is delighted to have delivered this historic win to members so that you can have an extra happy…

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Member update: Office of Children’s Guardian

On 4 December 2019, the PSA met with management for the year’s final Joint Consultative Committee meeting with the Office of Children’s Guardian (OCG). Issues discussed on behalf of members included: WH&S Recruitment Staff development Reportable Conduct transition from Ombudsman to OCG Flexible Working PSA engagement with staff - presentations at OCG Inductions Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) The PSA raised the need for nomination/election…

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NSW Crime Commission – Award update

PSA Industrial staff have had a number of meetings with NSW Crime Commission to discuss the proposed conversion of members from individual contracts to award coverage. The PSA conducted an Award briefing last week to update members on progress.  A number of questions and issues were put forward for consideration as these negotiations continue. Some of the issues raised were: Flexitime Conversion to Salary Bands…

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Frank Baxter Workplace Group AGM

Official notice for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Frank Baxter Workplace Group was given by electronic ballot on 19 November 2019 and closed on 6 December 2019. Nominations were called for 5 Executive positions and a number of activist/contacts to represent the different units, shifts and roles. There were 3 nominations in total:- Byron Hill - Chair Glen Harwood – Vice Chair Glen Charters…

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