Latest News
Latest news, media releases and statements from the Public Service Association of NSW and Community and Public Sector Union NSW
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August 29, 2012
Lismore caseworkers walk out over understaffing
Community services staff at Lismore have refused to meet Minister for Community Services Pru Goward today, walking off the job…
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Media reports today of the loss of up to 120 Rural Fire Service jobs pushes the toll of public sector…
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August 24, 2012
Community deserves open, transparent account of Cronulla Fisheries decision
The NSW Minister for Primary Industries refusal to appear before an inquiry into the closure of the Cronulla Fisheries Research…
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August 21, 2012
Western Sydney community services staff walk out in protest at lack of staff, resources
Community services child protection workers in St Marys and Penrith have stopped work for an hour this afternoon over concerns…
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August 17, 2012
Prison officers reject needle exchange program for NSW jails
The Public Service Association of NSW, which represents prison officers, urges the State Government to rule out following the ACT…
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Good afternoon members, Today’s news is about local community networks and their activities. Unions NSW is in the process of…
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August 15, 2012
Job cuts jeopardise effective road safety strategy for NSW
The NSW Public Service Association fears recently announced job cuts at the Centre for Road Safety could remove staff with…
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August 13, 2012
O’Farrell takes axe to shift penalties, carers’ leave, remote living allowances
Hundreds of thousands of public sector workers face losing access to shift penalties, carers’ leave and allowances for living in…
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The NSW Government's flagged reforms to the TAFE system will undermine quality skills training and lead to a proliferation of…
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The Public Service Commission is conducting a survey throughout the public sector on the values, ethics and culture of their…
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The NSW Ombudsman’s review into the use of force in the state’s prisons contains useful recommendations, but ignores the critical…