Community Corrections members’ update

In the past few weeks since the previous PSA update available HERE, much of the practice around working from home and related operational changes have been bedded down. Members should be proud of the work they have continued to be able to achieve despite these extraordinary circumstances. The PSA is pleased to note there appear to be fewer concerns raised by members than in the…

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Department of Customer Service: Realignment Joint Consultative Committee update

Your local delegates and Industrial Officer met with the Department on 14 May for the fortnightly RJCC. At the meeting the following matters were discussed: COVID-19 The Department advised that a number of programs have been put in place to support staff, including a 30-day Wellness Challenge. They had expected to see an increase in workers’ comp claims as a result of long periods of…

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Keep Our Icons Alive campaign

The Keep Our Icons Alive campaign is calling on the Berejiklian NSW Government to increase funding for our state’s most treasured venues. Jobs are at risk. Employees from the Powerhouse Museum and Sydney Living Museums, the Observatory, the Taronga Zoo, the Opera House, and the Art Gallery of NSW have been or face being stood down. The PSA and the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance…

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Have you filled out the What Women Want survey?

Make a positive change: your input can create a better workplace for women. If you haven’t filled out the PSA/CPSU NSW What Women Want survey, make some time to do so today. Fill out the survey HERE. If you have colleagues who are not union members (they can join HERE, by the way), feel free to forward the link to them. The PSA/CPSU NSW wants…

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MAAS suspends payments to long-term casuals

The PSA has been made aware that approximately 143 MAAS employees have had casual support payments ceased. While cafes and restaurants start opening, this decision effectively sends 143 employees to Centrelink. As previously circulated, MAAS is required to consider whether an employee is a true casual, that is that they have been carrying out irregular, intermittent, short-term, urgent or other work as and when required.…

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