November RJCC meeting update

Your union met with management on 14 November 2019 to continue consultation in relation to the realignment proposals slated to happen across DCS in the coming months. The following restructures were discussed: Office of the Secretary RMP The final RMP will have been announced by the time you get this bulletin. There are minor reporting line changes. If you have further concerns in relation to…

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Know your rights at work

PSA Members are reminded of their sick leave entitlements under cl 80 of the Crown Employees (Public Service Conditions of Employment) Reviewed Award 2009: cl 80.1    A staff member absent from duty for more than 2 consecutive working days because of illness must furnish evidence of illness to the Department Head in respect of the absence. and; cl 80.2    In addition to the requirements under…

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Special Constables update on progress since stop-work meetings

On Thursday 24 October, members at every Special Constables site participated in stop-work meetings to discuss the complete inadequacy of their Role Descriptions. Everybody feels understandably undervalued by NSW Police for the work they do, as well as insulted by a Role Description designed to deliberately understate the important, complex, and dangerous duties undertaken by Special Constables. The PSA had its first meeting since the…

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NSW Police Mounted Police Grooms – Industrial bans lifted

Members placed bans on non-core duties on Monday 18 November in support of a pay claim. After discussions with NSW Police Force and members, it has been agreed to lift the bans from close of business today, Tuesday 19 November 2019. NSW Police has offered to meet with the PSA and Grooms to discuss the dispute. The meeting is tentatively scheduled for next Monday 25…

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Regions, Industry, Agriculture and Resources survey

The PSA values its members and knows how vital they are to this state. Our members in Regions Industry Agriculture and Resources (RIAR) achieve amazing things for the people of NSW. The PSA has developed a survey as an opportunity for you to tell your stories; to demonstrate the value your work brings to your organisation and to the state of NSW. As the NSW…

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