SCHOOLS' MEMBERS: COVID-19 UPDATE

SCHOOLS' MEMBERS: COVID-19 UPDATEUnlike other departments, the Department of Education had not offered briefings to unions. After the PSA demanded a briefing, we were updated on what measures the Department is putting in place to protect staff during this unprecedented time. We have now received an assurance these updates will continue.The PSA raised a number of serious concerns around staff safety, including what protective equipment has been provided and what protocols have been put in place in each school.The Department has advised the following:READ THE FULL BULLETIN TO MEMBERS HERE:https://psa.asn.au/urgent-update-on-covid-19-for-schools-members/The PSA insisted on ongoing regular briefings. The Department has acknowledged it needs to improve with regards to communication and committed to regular briefings and updates.If you are a member with an individual issue you should contact the PSA on 1300 772 679 for advice and support.NEW SAS STAFF and non-members can join online at www.psa.asn.au

Posted by Public Service Association of NSW on Wednesday, 18 March 2020