PSA union meeting – call for agenda items

Your next union meeting will be on Thursday 26 March 2020. We want to make sure that all members’ voices are heard and that your union is representing your interests. Your union meeting will inform what issues we raise with management at the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC). The purpose of a JCC is to establish a regular forum for issues and concerns across the Ministry…

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COVID-19 and its effect on your workplace conditions

The PSA/CPSU NSW has been negotiating a range of benefits for workers affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic. The following describes conditions for people working in different sectors. NSW public sector and state-owned corporations The NSW Government has released a Premier’s Circular that establishes a number of key provisions to help manage the current COVID-19 pandemic at work. The circular includes the following provisions: Paid…

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Assisted School Travel Program – members’ bulletin

Recently, the PSA’s Regional Organiser Shane Elliott and Industrial Officer Anthony Wright met with ASTP members. The meeting went well and a number of industrial issues were canvassed. By far, the issue of greatest concern at the meeting was about accessing the DoE’s flexible working hours’ agreement (FWHA) provisions. Members advised they were still having issues in being able to accrue flex time. Other issues…

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The PSA Survey closes TODAY – have you had your say?

The PSA survey closes TODAY at 4pm. CLICK HERE TO DO THE SURVEY   You can read the original BULLETIN outlining why we are surveying members. Thank you to those of you that have sent your feedback, hearing from members is vital and supports the work of the PSA. Don’t let your opportunity to have your say on the issues facing you in the workplace. Please…

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POVB bulletin

Workforce Planning Principles Members would be aware that last year there was a 2019-2020 workforce planning process set in place. This year 2020-2021, CSNSW were planning on doing a similar process however POVB raised several concerns due to the PBCAP process and staff that may be displaced due to cuts in centres. We also have the issue that several centres are running their centres with…

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