Fisheries Officers update

The PSA and Fisheries Officers Vocational Branch (FOVB) Executive have been involved in several discussions with DPI Fisheries and the DFC regarding a number of different matters of late. Here are some of the notable highlights and some updates. Batons and handcuff work bans lifted After successfully bringing FCU to the table and getting written clarification around possession and use of baton and handcuffs, Fisheries…

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Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions – Workload Dispute Update

Thank you to all the members who attended our statewide members’ meeting on Wednesday, 30 June 2021. Participation at the meeting was very high and what was clear through the comments raised from members across the state is how widely and deeply felt the existing workload problems are. In summary, as outlined during the meeting, the PSA is looking at all potential legal and industrial…

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PSA wins 2.5 per cent pay rise

The PSA and combined unions have successfully received agreement for a 2.5 per cent pay increase for all TfNSW members. This is the maximum amount that could be won under this government's wages policy. If you want to read more about TfNSW offer and the PSA's steps, you can read our bulletin from Wednesday, 30 June 2021 HERE. Keep reading if you want to know…

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Land & Housing Corporation Social Housing Management Transfer – Re-pointing of Roles Within Asset Portfolio Division

There have been a number of concerns expressed over the current pace of the reform proposed within the Social Housing Management Transfer, especially since this has been on the L&HC radar for several years. Whilst the commitments to no job losses and continuing roles at current locations provides the level of comfort for affected staff in the immediacy, there are a number of outstanding issues…

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REMINDER: Working from home and your Flexible Working Agreement

We remind PSA members employed at the Department of Education, of your entitlement to flexible start and finish times and accrual of flex leave whether working remotely or at the office. Throughout 2020/21, the PSA has continued to require the Department to uphold the provisions of your Flexible Working Agreement 2019 (the Flex Agreement). At our quarterly consultative meetings, informed by our members, the PSA…

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