PSA Wins

The below wins and achievements underscore the PSA’s commitment to improving the working conditions, job security, and overall well-being of public sector employees in New South Wales.

• Secured a three-year wage agreement with the NSW Government, including annual increases and additional payments tied to inflation.
• Played a pivotal role in restoring the Industrial Relations Commission’s powers to set wages, ending the public sector wage cap.
• Facilitated the conversion of approximately 17,000 temporary school staff to permanent positions, enhancing job security for nearly 8,000 non-teaching staff.
• Achieved a three-year pay deal for Transport for NSW employees, with a total increase of 11.4% over the period, including provisions for
• Launched the “Crisis in Child Protection” campaign, leading to pay increases, grading upgrades, and discussions on creating a separate Child Protection Award.
• cost-of-living adjustments.
• Improved training accommodations for Court Escort Security Unit staff from regional areas, allowing them to stay in suitable offsite hotels during mandatory training.
• Secured pay increases and a grading uplift following a successful work value case, recognizing their vital role in protecting NSW political and justice facilities.
• Advocated for and achieved the rollout of new Nomex fire shirts for National Parks and Wildlife Service firefighters, enhancing their safety.
• Ensured additional protection for inspectors through the introduction of body-worn cameras during site visits, following strong campaigning by the PSA.
• Negotiated an interim salary increase of 3% plus superannuation for psychologists under the Crown Employees Award, while engaging in further discussions on employment terms.
• Successfully halted plans to reduce staffing levels at racing meets, maintaining current staffing to ensure integrity and welfare standards.
• Initiated legal proceedings against the Rural Fire Service for failing to comply with award obligations related to overtime payments, aiming to secure rightful compensation for members.
• Identified and rectified the omission of a pay increase for Interpreters and Translators, ensuring the award was properly updated.
• Confirmed the entitlement of General Assistants to a Laundry Allowance under the Crown Employees Award, with backpay arrangements in progress.
• Successfully campaigned for the end of the public sector wage cap and the restoration of the Industrial Relations Commission’s powers.
• Advocated against the privatisation of public services, influencing the NSW Government’s decision to bring Junee Correctional Centre back into public operation.
• Pushed for legislative changes, including the introduction of Industrial Manslaughter laws and the Right to Disconnect law.