PSA win: Jim Killen vs SafeWork and the Rural Fire Service

On 18 March 2022, the PSA won its case against the RFS before the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) in Killen v SafeWork NSW and NSW Rural Fire Service (No 3) [2022] NSWIRComm 1017. The IRC has found that the Rural Fire Service (RFS) processes, including policies for managing bullying complaints, are deficient and expose RFS employees to psychosocial hazards. The IRC has directed the RFS,…

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Department of Communities and Justice: Flex agreement

Members are entitled to flexible start and finish times and the accrual of flex hours whether working remotely or at the office. The PSA understands members at the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) are being directed onto some work patterns that are in breach of the Flexible Working Practices Award Provisions and Flexible Working Hours Policies. The PSA has raised this with Human Resources…

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TfNSW unprepared for TfNSW and RMS Award Negotiations

The PSA​, with the combined unions​, met with TfNSW on 21 March 2021 to commence the process of the RMS and TfNSW Award negotiations. As this was the first meeting, the aim was to agree on a schedule, and determine how negotiations would proceed, whilst also receiving the TfNSW log of claims for consideration. To say we are disappointed with TfNSW 's approach is an understatement. Despite…

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Consultation extended for Emergency Resource Framework

Last week Transport for NSW (TfNSW) commenced formal consultation on an Emergency Resource Framework. Consultation was set to close yesterday, 21 March 2022. At the PSA's request, TfNSW granted an extension until Wednesday 23 March 2022. The PSA is in the process of collating the feedback it received from members in our virtual meetings, via the phone, in person or through the survey. This will…

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PSA Housing Contact Centre virtual visit

My name is Sharon Richards, PSA Organiser for the Housing Contact Centre (HCC). We once again invite you to attend one of our regular PSA HCC virtual visits to ask questions or raise any concerns you may have. Please note: all conversations with any PSA representative are strictly confidential. To attend the next PSA HCC Virtual Visit see details below: Time 2:00pm-3:00pm Date Wednesday 23…

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