Home Care - Extension of bans

Home Care Extension of bans - September 16, 2015 (PDF version) The NSW Government and FACS continue to treat Home Care staff like commodities and will transfer you to Australian Unity without your consent. This action takes away your freedom and right to choose to stay in the public service, transfer to Australian Unity or access redundancy. They also refuse to protect your conditions of…

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Department of Education Flexible Working Hours Agreement

Department of Education Flexible Working Hours Agreement bulletin - 16 September 2015 (PDF version) Further to our previous update on this matter, a meeting between the PSA and the Department was held on 8 September 2015. Meetings with officers of the Department of Education will continue to be held on a weekly/fortnightly basis through October. Important developments so far include: The PSA has written to…

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ADHC - Current bans

ADHC Current bans - 22 September 2015 (PDF version) PSA members in ADHC are reminded that a number of bans remain in force. Bans limited to the Hunter/Newcastle district, are now state-wide (points 6-8 below). Members are therefore directed to comply with the following: State-wide bans On all work completing and providing the new client map and master roster building tool On completing the Performance…

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Grafton Jail filling up quickly with new inmates and staff - The Daily Examiner

The PSA’s push since December 2014 to reopen Grafton gaol in the face of dangerous overcrowding in the state’s prisons has been successful. Read The Daily Examiner article HERE

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Sheriff’s Officers recruitment campaign win

Sheriff's Officers recruitment campaign win September 2015 (PDF version) As you are aware, Sheriff’s Officers are responsible for the safe and efficient functioning of the courts and justice system. They maintain the security of court complexes and ensure the safety of judicial officers, legal professionals and the public in NSW courts and tribunals. Sheriff’s Officers also have law enforcement responsibilities – serving warrants, summons and…

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