Update on salaries case

The PSA’s fight for a salary increase will continue later this month after the hearing did not conclude before the Full Bench in the allotted hearing dates Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June. The PSA was able to complete its evidence on 24 and 25 June. The cross examination of the Government’s witnesses started on Thursday afternoon however the hearing was adjourned due to…

Read More

Victoria’s COVID-19 outbreak and current health orders

Working from Home The current general health order repeats the ability to work from home if reasonably practicable. It states: Direction of Minister about place of work The Minister directs that an employer must allow an employee to work at the employee’s place of residence if it is reasonably practicable to do so. The understanding of what is reasonably practicable has not changed, so if…

Read More

PSA members Bulletin – Dispute update

The PSA attended a compulsory conference as the first stage of our dispute with iCare regarding concerns that we have raised in relation to member’s access to their flexible working hours agreement and recent communications to members about Recreation/Annual leave balances at or above 20 days. At this time the Commission has encouraged the parties to meet to discuss how this can be resolved, which…

Read More

Corporate Services Combined Union Meeting and Survey

The PSA and the combined unions are holding a mass meeting for members in TfNSW Corporate Services to discuss the proposed changes to these functions. This meeting will include members from Sydney Trains and NSW Trains who will also be affected by the proposed changes. This is your chance to hear what your union is doing to protect your working conditions and have your say.…

Read More

Changes to paid parental leave

Since its introduction in 2011 by Prime Minster Julia Gillard, the Paid Parental Leave (PPL) has provided 18 weeks’ pay to workers in the Federal system.  From 1 July 2020, you can access your Paid Parental Leave (PPL) differently, if you so choose.  Before today, PPL was available only in one continuous block of 18 weeks (90 days). Now, if your child’s birth or adoption…

Read More