EPA realignment bulletin

The PSA was invited to attend a meeting with the EPA CEO and senior industrial staff from DPIE at 3:30pm on 11 December 2019. At this meeting the PSA was advised of a realignment of the executive structure. Your union has concerns that the realignment of the executive structure will have a far greater impact on EPA individuals and groups. The PSA raised serious concerns…

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Red Tape Jan - Mar 2020

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Frank Baxter Workplace Group AGM

Official notice for the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Frank Baxter Workplace Group was given by electronic ballot on 19 November 2019 and closed on 6 December 2019. Nominations were called for 5 Executive positions and a number of activist/contacts to represent the different units, shifts and roles. There were 3 nominations in total:- Byron Hill - Chair Glen Harwood – Vice Chair Glen Charters…

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NSW Crime Commission – Award update

PSA Industrial staff have had a number of meetings with NSW Crime Commission to discuss the proposed conversion of members from individual contracts to award coverage. The PSA conducted an Award briefing last week to update members on progress.  A number of questions and issues were put forward for consideration as these negotiations continue. Some of the issues raised were: Flexitime Conversion to Salary Bands…

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Member update: Office of Children’s Guardian

On 4 December 2019, the PSA met with management for the year’s final Joint Consultative Committee meeting with the Office of Children’s Guardian (OCG). Issues discussed on behalf of members included: WH&S Recruitment Staff development Reportable Conduct transition from Ombudsman to OCG Flexible Working PSA engagement with staff - presentations at OCG Inductions Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) The PSA raised the need for nomination/election…

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