COVID-19 and Schools: getting prepared and staying safe

The PSA has been in touch with many members and delegates over the last few weeks to check in with how you are going. We have heard many stories of school communities helping each other during extremely difficult circumstances. Unfortunately, we have also heard a few concerning stories from schools that have not been protecting staff adequately or have not been implementing the Department of…

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Update on questions asked at PCC

On Monday 30 March, the PSA attended the monthly RMS Peak Consultative Committee (PCC) meeting. At the PCC meeting, a number of important issues were discussed and the PSA raised a number of the concerns which members have raised us at recent member’s meetings. Please find below answers to a few of these queries. You will note that a number of these questions were asked…

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90 years: help us celebrate

Ninety years ago, the PSA’s first Women’s Council was set up. It has shaped our union’s direction since then. To celebrate that proud history, we are asking women what they want at work. You can complete the survey HERE. Forward this survey on to your colleagues so they can tell us what they want, too.   In union.

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Legal Aid: COVID-19 consultation update

Yesterday PSA representatives participated in the regular COVID-19 consultation with Legal Aid management. Matters discussed and outcomes were as follows: Working from home A majority of staff are now working from home and nearly all staff across the state will be working from home by Monday, 6 April 2020. Any member of staff who feels unsafe working from home can contact a Delegate or Michelle…

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NSW Schools: General Assistants/Farm Assistants: getting prepared and staying safe during COVID-19

The PSA has been in touch with many members over the last few weeks to check in on how they are going. We have heard many stories of school communities helping each other during extremely difficult circumstances.  General Assistants are in a unique position as you already work in a way that assists in social distancing. Your safety The Principal is responsible for the safety…

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