Getting workplaces ready for COVID-19

The PSA is attempting to review with NSW Health and the Premier’s Department an update to a memorandum of understanding for pandemic influenza that provides an agreed range of industrial relations tools to assist keeping the public sector functioning, but also utilising extra special leave to assist in isolation, recovery and caring for family, public sector mobility and flexible work arrangements such as working from…

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Union training? In Lismore? Yes please!

Have you heard we’re in town? We’re bringing our flagship Delegate Training to Lismore on 16 and 17 April and we want you to come along. This two-day delegate course is made up of Introduction to the PSA/CPSU NSW and Role of the Delegate. This course is aimed at members wanting to get more active in their union, no prior experience necessary. On day 1…

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WSO flexible work local arrangement

The PSA would like to thank all its WSO members who voted in the recent ballot on workplace conditions. The overwhelming majority of members (88.89%) voted to negotiate a local arrangement to refer their hours of work to the Transport for NSW, Sydney Metro & Roads & Maritime Services Flexible Working Hours Agreement 2019. The PSA has subsequently written to the department seeking the relevant…

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Revenue NSW – Customer Engagement Integration

PSA Call Number 127366 Members remain deeply concerned with a number of proposals surrounding the transfer to Service NSW, including inferior conditions and their salary being capped. The PSA has met with members, your concerns have been noted and feedback has been provided to People and Culture. See that document HERE. Members would be aware the PSA is in dispute with the Department over the…

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The PSA has your back on Office of Sport role changes

PSA Office of Sport Update on consultation about role changes The PSA is in consultation with the Office of Sport over proposed changes to 23 support staff roles in Sport and Recreation Centres, resulting from the new ‘Homebase’ centralised booking system.  The Office of Sport is required under the Crown Award to consult with the PSA over matters of mutual concern and interest (65.1) and…

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