PSA petition against the privatisation of Sport and Recreation Centres
Sign the PSA petition against the privatisation of Sport and Recreation Centres
Can you view the petition HERE.
Sign the PSA petition against the privatisation of Sport and Recreation Centres
Can you view the petition HERE.
In 2014, broadcaster Jane Caro, launched the PSA’s first ever advertising campaign to highlight the importance of the work PSA members do.
This campaign was on TV, in movie theatres and on-line. Since then, the PSA has built on the campaign by creating strong links with media outlets and using other opportunities such as YouTube.
After wide consultation, members devised the “Defending Public Services” slogan. This is now on all PSA vehicles and is seen throughout the state.
This strong messaging from the PSA combined with advertising has, for the first time, raised the profile of our members, the people who keep the state of NSW running.
We are now escalating the campaign by advertising throughout NSW on radio and billboards.
This phase of the campaign is to alert the community to Baird’s Secret Sell Off of public services.
The Secret Sell Off theme was chosen by PSA members who attended Annual Conference.
We know our sustained campaign is having an impact. We are seeing wins, particularly in regional areas, and prominent people are now questioning the benefits of privatisation.
Keep up the fight.
To hear the PSA ad currently on radio click HERE.
To see one of the billboards which is now on the Harbour Bridge approach click HERE.
To see and share the campaign website and sign the petition click HERE.
Encourage your friends and family to also sign and share the petition HERE.
The PSA makes a statement in the heart of Sydney (Alfred Street, near the Harbour Bridge no less) as part of the campaign against Baird’s Secret Sell Off.
PSA media release
Disturbing reports today regarding the severe neglect of a child in foster care once again highlight the failures of the privatisation of Out of Home Care services said the Public Service Association (PSA).
Worse, says the PSA, which covers child protection workers, with the Baird Government’s privatisation agenda, these private providers are not required to account for their public funds nor meet benchmarked service standards.
“The privatised system lacks reporting and monitoring mechanisms of the roles and actions of the Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) and children placed in their care,” said PSA Assistant General Secretary, Steve Turner.
Read more HERE.
If the NSW Government gets its way, Land and Property Information, Trustee and Guardian services, TAFEs, Sport and Recreation Centres, transport services, gaols, housing, disability care, child protection and valuable public assets will be lost to private, unaccountable interests.
However, details of how this will affect the people of this state are shrouded in secrecy.
The PSA encourages all members to attend a protest on Wednesday 21 September to call on the NSW Government to Stop the Secret Sell Off.
The PSA will have guest speakers from ADHC, LPI, Sport and Recreation, TAFE, Housing and more addressing the rally and calling on the NSW Government to Stop the Secret Sell Off.
Members from ADHC will also be demanding the Baird Government debate the twenty five thousand signature petition they have ignored in their attempt to secretly sell off our services.
Members should attend in their lunch, take leave or utilise flex-time to attend the protest.
Stop the Secret Sell Off of NSW Public Services – September 2016 (PDF version)
NSW is in the grip of the largest privatisation program in its history.
If the NSW Government gets its way, Land and Property Information, Trustee and Guardian services, TAFEs, Sport and Recreation Centres, transport services, gaols, housing, disability care, child protection and valuable public assets will be lost to private, unaccountable interests. The NSW Government is undertaking a mass privatisation via stealth, with details on how these privatisations will affect the people of this state, shrouded in secrecy.
The PSA is encouraging all members to attend a protest on Wednesday 21 September to call on the NSW Government to Stop the Secret Sell Off!
The PSA will have guest speakers from ADHC, LPI, Sport and Recreation, TAFE, Housing and more addressing the rally and calling on the NSW Government to Stop the Secret Sell Off!
Members from ADHC will also be demanding the Baird Government debate the twenty five thousand signature petition they have ignored in their attempt to secretly sell off our services.
Members should attend in their lunch, take leave or utilise flex-time to attend the protest.
Have you visited our campaign site?
The PSA has also set up an online petition calling on the NSW Government to:
You can sign this petition HERE.
For more information click HERE.
To hear our radio ad click HERE.
On Monday 5 September, the PSA launched a second advertising campaign, Stop The Secret Sell Off.
You can view the campaign website and sign the petition HERE.
A thirty second radio ad is being aired in the Sydney metropolitan area and on regional stations.
You can hear the radio advertisement below.
Important notice – Hunter Worker’s rally cancelled – September 2016 (PDF version)
The PSA previously circulated information regarding a rally against privatisation that Hunter Workers (formerly NCTH) had organised for lunchtime, Monday 5 September 2016.
Hunter Workers has just advised that this rally will no longer take place.
Please note that the hearing of the People’s Inquiry into Privatisation will proceed as scheduled from 4-7pm Monday, where PSA Assistant General Secretary Steve Turner and members will be addressing the inquiry.
For more information view their website HERE.
The People’s Inquiry into Privatisation – September 2016 (PDF version)
The People’s Inquiry is an independent public inquiry into the effects of privatisation on Australian communities. View their website HERE.
A panel chaired by David Hetherington is travelling around Australia collecting real life stories about how privatisation of public services has affected our lives.
Newcastle is the first port of call, with a hearing at 4pm on Monday 5 September. The PSA will be making a formal submission. PSA Assistant General Secretary Steve Turner and members will be addressing the inquiry.
To mark the occasion Hunter Workers (formerly NTHC) is organising a lunchtime rally of all union affiliates, including members of other public service unions.
The message of the rally will be the role of government in providing services to the Australian community. You can read the Hunter Unions newsletter HERE.
PSA members who can use a mealbreak, or flex or other leave, are urged to attend.
Read Anne Gardiner’s letter to Minister Stuart Ayres about the privatisation of Sport and Recreation Centres HERE.
Social Housing in NSW: A discussion paper for input and comment – Read HERE.