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JOBS WATCH: “Public service IT jobs at risk”, State Records slashed; Cronulla Fisheries fight on

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Administrator

JOBS WATCH: “Public service IT jobs at risk”, State Records slashed “Thousands of technology staff working for the NSW government will know within 12 to 24 months whether their jobs are secure as new business plans are completed.” “Department of … Continue reading →

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NSW Police allowed to claim a 5% annual pay rise. PSA only claims for 2.5%

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Administrator

If there’s a sound reason for the PSA leadership to only claim 2.5% then it is isn’t apparent and it certainly isn’t based on any consultation with members. “Police have won a major victory in their bid for a 15 … Continue reading →

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PSA Women’s Council made undemocratic

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Administrator

It’s all about accountability. Well-led and well-governed women’s groups will always contribute the the long term well being of women. So it had been with the PSA Women’s Council since the 1930′s. That’s why it disappoints that the PSA leadership … Continue reading →

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“Show us the money or we’ll stall reform: states.”

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Administrator

“The states are threatening to boycott new national reform deals if the federal government fails to commit a fresh round of funding to agreements that Kevin Rudd struck with the states to improve business regulation, education and indigenous health.” Read … Continue reading →

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O’Farrell: one year on, unions give an ‘F’.

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Administrator

Barry O’Farrell has shown how removed he is from his employees with a broadcast message to the Public Sector celebrating his first anniversary as Premier: “At every corner I have been heartened by the efforts of dedicated and professional public … Continue reading →

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Next round of O’Farrell attacks: the legislation

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Administrator

The Public Sector Employment and Management Amendment Bill 2012: Objects of the Bill (summarised): to revise the circumstances in which the services of those officers may be dispensed with, and to exclude the unfair contracts jurisdiction of the Industrial Relations, … Continue reading →

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O’Farrell attacks public sector workers: where is the union action?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Administrator

“Public sector unions have warned of a wave of campaigns to oppose the O’Farrell government’s latest changes to industrial relations laws, likely to be introduced to Parliament this week.” The changes include massively increased fines for ‘unauthorised’ strikes, an increased … Continue reading →

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Why does the General Secretary want you to ‘make the switch’ – to a different credit union?

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Administrator

While PSA top brass may not make as much as millionaire corporate CEOs at least we know how much the CEOs take home. PSA Executive remuneration remains top secret. Meanwhile some of the ‘added value services’ of union membership have … Continue reading →

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“WorkCover attempt to adjourn cases rebuffed”

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Administrator

“The O’Farrell government introduced laws last month as part of the Commonwealth’s agenda to harmonise occupational health and safety regulations around the country…. WorkCover is reviewing around 200 cases brought under the Occupational Health and Safety Act to see where … Continue reading →

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NSW public sector wages fall behind.

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Administrator

Across Australia “Total hourly wages grew by 3.6 per cent last year, faster than consumer price inflation of 3.1 per cent.” Average wages growth in NSW was even a bit better “wages grew by a robust 3.8 per cent”. So … Continue reading →

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