Crown Solicitor’s Office Information bulletin

Crown Solicitor’s office Information bulletin – March 2016 (PDF version)

At a recent members’ meeting at the CSO, members raised a number of issues of concern in the workplace. Most issues raised, including the reactivation of the Work Health and Safety Committee and the nomination of HSRs, will be presented by your delegates as agenda items on the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC).

It was also agreed it would be useful for members to have an Information Bulletin on the availability of PSA Training and the PSA’s Member Support Centre (MSC).

PSA training courses

Under your Award, you are entitled to Trade Union Training Leave and members can access 12 union training days within a two-year period. Information about the courses can be found on the PSA website. Nominations for training can be submitted online HERE

PSA training courses scheduled for the first half of 2016 are as follows:

Dealing with Member Issues
22 March 2016 (there are still places available in this course – nominations need to be submitted as soon as possible)

Role of the Delegate
Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 April

Dealing with Restructures
Friday 29 April

Public Speaking
Tuesday 3 May

Dealing with Member Issues
Tuesday 31 May

Dealing with Restructures
Wednesday 15 June

Dealing with Workplace Bullying
Tuesday 21 June

These courses are available at no charge to PSA/CPSU members.

Member Support Centre

Members are reminded the PSA offers support through a number of avenues. It is always desirable to resolve workplace and individual issues/concerns at the local level. In many instances delegates can provide advice and support in workplace matters.

However, if you have followed all the agency guidelines for resolving workplace issues without success, you should register the issue with the Member Support Centre (MSC) on 1300 772 679. Member Advocates will provide advice and assistance, as required. Registering your issue with the MSC is the first step in the process of attempting to satisfactorily and fairly resolve your issue if all other attempts have failed.

What can you do?

Give a copy of this bulletin to your colleagues

Print out this bulletin and put it up on your notice board

Ask a colleague to join the PSA

Get involved as your area contact

Set up work place members’ committees with regular scheduled meetings.

Update your details

If you have moved, have a new work email, work phone, or work location, please update your membership details HERE

Your delegates are:

Leigh Plater

Teri Southwell

Jo-Anne Miley