Australian Unions are conducting a door knock from 21 May.
Join in and have a conversation with the community about the importance of public services.
Something really big is happening, starting on 21st May and we want you to be part of it – SIGN UP HERE
ADHC members marched to the Industrial Relations Commission this morning to take a stand with PSA General Secretary Anne Gardiner to protest against FACS refusing to talk about their transfer package.
In the lead up to the Federal election, Unions NSW are hitting the phones in marginal seats across NSW on Saturday 14 May 2016 to have a conversation with the community about a better future and the importance of public services.
For more information and to get involved click HERE.
A report by lobby group GetUp has exposed the loopholes used by corporate tax dodgers.
Closing the Caribbean Connection found:
To view the report and download an email template to contact your MP, click HERE
Every Saturday from 30 April until election day Unions NSW will be door knocking in marginal seats talking to workers about the issues that will change votes.
Join in and have a conversation with the community about the importance of defending public services.
For a full list of coming events, click HERE
Wagga Wagga Delegates Training – May 2016 (PDF version)
This is an invitation to members who wish to learn more about the PSA and the important role workplace contacts provide. We are proud to offer a one-day training course on the “Role of the Delegate” at Wagga Wagga on 10 May 2016.
This course discusses the role of active members: organising skills, recruitment, working with issues, union values and involvement.
You do not need to be a delegate to participate. Any member can learn from this course and everyone is welcome to apply.
Nominations for this course are now open and all interested members are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
To enrol please follow this link.
These courses are available at no charge to PSA members. Non-members wishing to attend our training will need to submit an application form first CLICK HERE.
Participants are responsible for their own travel and other costs incurred in attending training.
The training venue will be advised shortly.
If you have a disability and/or special needs, please contact the PSA training staff at the time of your enrolment.
Special leave for Trade Union Training (as per the Crown employees (Public Service Conditions of Employment) Award 2009
55.1.2
Courses organised and conducted by the Trade Union Education Foundation or by the Association or a training provider nominated by the Association. A maximum of 12 working days in any period of 2 years applies to this training and is subject to:
(a) The operating requirements of the workplace permitting the grant of leave and the absence not requiring employment of relief staff;
(b) Payment being at the base rate, i.e. excluding extraneous payments such as shift allowances/penalty rates, overtime, etc;
(c) All travelling and associated expenses being met by the staff member or the Association;
(d) Attendance being confirmed in writing by the Association or a nominated training provider.
Every Saturday from 30 April until election day Unions NSW will be door knocking in marginal seats talking to workers about the issues that will change votes.
Join in and have a conversation with the community about the importance of defending public services.
For a full list of coming events, click HERE
April 28 is the International Day of Mourning or the Workers Memorial Day.
It commemorates those who have been killed at or due to their work, and marks a commitment to fight for greater safety in the workplace.
International Day of Mourning events today:
Sydney CBD – Unions NSW and Safe Work NSW will be hosting the official state memorial.
11:45am for 12:00 noon service
Reflection Park, Little Pier Street, Darling Harbour (beside old Sydney Entertainment Centre site)
Central Coast- Hosted by Central Coast Unions Alliance
11:45am for a 12pm service at the Ourimbah Wall of Remembrance, 8 Chittaway Road, Ourimbah.
Illawarra
11am at the Kiama Pavillion, Bong Bong Road.
Last year, tens of thousands across Australia marched to demand justice for asylum seekers and refugees.
There has never been a more important time to come together and make this year’s rally the biggest yet.
The momentum for change is growing. Help us make history and join us on Palm Sunday.
On 27 February, thousands of union members and community activists will be door-knocking across more than twenty marginal Federal electorates.
The event is part of Unions NSW‘s Build A Better Future campaign and will involve face-to-face conversations about the issues that matter like penalty rates, local jobs and the cuts to Medicare.
For more information click HERE
Bring your family, your friends and be at Wollongong Mall at 12 noon on Saturday 19 September.
If you come to one community event this year, make it this one.
This weekend will see the beginning of one of the biggest union actions ever undertaken in Australia.
On September 12 and 13, come and join public servants, healthcare workers, students, teachers, disability workers, pensioners and Australians from all walks of life as we come together to build a better future for all.
Don’t miss being part of this historical event and the opportunity to raise your concerns with people in your local community.
For details click HERE
Where can you help out?
Check out all the locations HERE