The Progressive PSA (PPSA) brings together rank and file trade union activists in the Public Service Association of New South Wales and the CPSU (SPSF Branch).

We work for

• greater job security
• improved and more equitable pay
• sustainable jobs as part of a sustainable environment
• a democratic and strong union as part of the broader labour movement

Progressive PSA candidates are drawn from agencies across the state. The PPSA always runs a gender balanced ticket for elections.

Our candidates are not career politicians nor union bureaucrats. We are delegates and active PSA members with extensive experience in industrial negotiation and workplace organisation.

The Progressives do not seek or receive money from any political party. We are not captive to ALP factions nor do we sacrifice members’ interests to the political/parliamentary ambitions of union officials.

We do not use the union’s resources like staff and Red Tape to promote our candidates. We rely entirely on the support of PSA members like you.

We did not seek nor receive financial or other support for the elections from other unions. Can the other factions in the PSA say that? We don't support the use of union resources to interfere in the running of other unions nor their interference in the running of YOUR union. The PSA should participate in the broader labour movement on the basis of mutual respect.

Progressive PSA delegates provide information and support to other delegates regardless of their political affiliation. You are not alone - united we bargain! We are dedicated to getting our union working again.

A stronger union requires member involvement

		PSA Vice President Paul Petersen says delegates should think about whether they want the PSA to continue with "closed door negotiations where the only role for members is a vote on fait accompli outcomes". The alternative he says is to: 1) involve members and delegates in contributing ideas for our claims 2) have our claims authorised by members 3) improve the integrity of negotiations by including honorary officials (from all factions) 4) provide updates and receive feedback by running delegate and member meetings 5) actually campaign for improvements instead of relying on the employer and Industrial Relations Commission to deliver fair outcomes. "I believe we CAN build a united and stronger union IF we involve members from the beginning."

You can help make our union strong again by:
telling your friends about the Progressives
getting them to join the free PSA BetterDeal email list psabetterdeal-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
inviting us to speak to your workplace
distributing our material by hand or email in your workplace
attending one of our fundraisers,
attending one of our monthly meetings to find out more about what is happening in YOUR union.
joining our Central Council ticket for the 2008 elections or
voting Progressive in the 2008 PSA elections

YOU can make a difference.

2004 Elections

In 2004 The Progressives polled very strongly. We increased our representation on Central Council and also won the position of Vice-President. Our Executive team for the elections consisted of:

Anne Gardiner for General Secretary
Leon Parissi for President
Joan O'Dwyer for Assistant General Secretary
Paul Petersen, Jenny Long and Adrianne Harris for Vice Presidents

Contact us

Please contact us to find out how you can help make our union strong again. Call one of the following delegates:
Anne Gardiner 0411 406 394
Leon Parissi 9217 3289
Joan O'Dwyer 9265 3553
Paul Petersen 9228 3929
or email us at: ppsa@progressivepsa.org and we will give you a call.

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