PSA Members Update

Since our last communication to members, the staff relocation for many to Castle Hill has occurred, despite the objection of the PSA. During that time, there have also been a number of conferences before the Industrial Relations Commission as part of the latest dispute between the PSA and the Museum. While this dispute was based on the PSA’s concerns at the lack of proper and…

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2024 Autumn issue of Red Tape is out now

Click image to download a copy of the latest issue The cover story for the Autumn issue of Red Tape chronicles the neglect and outright vandalism of a much-loved Sydney institution, the Powerhouse Museum. The museum has been a vital part of Sydney’s cultural life since 1988, yet has become a political football for the State Government. Our feature covers this decline, including a rally…

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Regional Development Phase 2 – Award Based Reform & Cuts, Cuts, Cuts

Department Regional NSW (DRNSW) members have been waiting nervously for the Award-based reform of the Regional Development Directorate. The finances for the Division took a significant hit in the first budget of the new Government and that has continued into the next financial year. Phase 1 reform involved a spill of the Senior Executive Service and an initial appointment of only 15 of the available…

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Police Link Dispute

The PSA has brought an industrial dispute against the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) in respect of the NSWPF’s failure to permit part-time shift workers in Police Link to elect between a day’s wage or an additional annual leave day when ‘rostered off’ on a public holiday (the Entitlement). The dispute is currently before Commissioner O’Sullivan in the Industrial Relations Commission. This dispute arose because the…

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Share Your Feedback On Misconduct Procedure!

Your union invites your input on the draft Department of Customer Service (DCS) Misconduct Procedure, which has been released for consultation until Wednesday 17 April 2024. Developed by DCS People & Culture, this draft procedure aims to formalise the misconduct and inquiry process, outlining potential actions in cases of suspected breaches by employees. The procedure should ensure that the Department handles employee misconduct promptly, fairly,…

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