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Border Biosecurity can’t be left to chance
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 2:52 pm | PSA
The PSA says border biosecurity systems are already dangerously stretched and any further cuts to staffing would seriously undermine New Zealand’s vital frontline defences. More >>
Open mind needed in MFAT leak investigation
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 11:12 am | PSA
The PSA says an investigation into the leak of sensitive Cabinet papers on restructuring at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade must keep an open mind, given the high level of political interference in the process. More >>
DoC restructure will push more people into the dole queue
Thursday, 3 May 2012, 6:10 pm | PSA
The PSA says on a day of a big jump in unemployment levels, it’s disappointing to see a Corrections Department proposal which will result in even more job cuts in the public sector. More >>
PSA Joins Chorus Of Opposition To Asset Sales
Tuesday, 24 April 2012, 3:17 pm | PSA
The PSA today became the latest organisation to add its voice to a swelling chorus of opposition to the government’s proposed asset sales. “We wholeheartedly oppose the government’s plans to sell off large chunks of assets that have been built ... More >>
Bach case exposes “shameful double standard” – PSA
Friday, 20 April 2012, 1:20 pm | PSA
The decision today that senior public servant Katrina Bach will receive only a warning despite having been found to have physically handled a junior staff member exposes an unacceptable double standard, the PSA says. More >>
Plan for new super ministry needs rethink
Thursday, 5 April 2012, 9:55 am | PSA
PSA Media Release 5 April 2012 For Immediate Use Plan for new super ministry needs rethink The PSA, the public sector union, is seeking a meeting with Minister Steven Joyce to discuss serious concerns raised by members about the setting up of the new ... More >>
Govt’s Consultancy Bill set to Balloon after MFAT Debacle
Thursday, 29 March 2012, 1:40 pm | PSA
22 March 2012 - Govt’s consultancy bill set to balloon after MFAT debacle, warns PSA More >>
Ministers need total rethink on MFAT restructure
Thursday, 22 March 2012, 6:38 pm | PSA
PSA Media Release 22 March 2012 For Immediate Release Ministers need total rethink on MFAT restructure – PSA More >>
MFAT partners letter to CEO on proposed restructuring
Monday, 12 March 2012, 8:04 pm | PSA
Partners of staff affected by proposed changes at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have sent a letter to the CEO highlighting the likely impacts on both careers and the effectiveness of NZ’s diplomacy. 12 March, 2012 John Allen CEO Ministry of ... More >>
Why build a private prison when we have empty beds
Thursday, 8 March 2012, 5:22 pm | PSA
PSA Media Release PSA MEDIA RELEASE 8 March 2012 For Immediate Use Why build a private prison when we have empty beds in public ones? More >>
Catching up with Australia just got harder
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 9:55 am | PSA
While New Zealand’s community sector workers continue to struggle for decent wages, the same workers in Australia have just been awarded pay rises of 19 to 41 per cent, says the PSA. More >>
Treasury’s call harks back to 1980s
Friday, 3 February 2012, 9:30 am | PSA
PSA Media Release February 3, 2012 PSA MEDIA RELEASE Treasury’s call harks back to 1980s More >>
Government cuts deep into principal advisor on Maori issues
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 6:42 pm | PSA
The National-led Government’s squeeze on the public sector is set to cut deep into the crown’s principal advisor on Maori issues says the PSA. More >>
Health Minister wants to short-change Cantabrians
Thursday, 22 December 2011, 4:37 pm | PSA
Cantabrians feeling ripped-off by the $538,529 pay-packet of Christchurch City Council’s CEO Tony Marryatt may soon be short-changed by Health Minister Tony Ryall, says the PSA. More >>
System-wide response needed on closure of public buildings
Friday, 2 December 2011, 2:58 pm | PSA
With hundreds of public buildings at risk of being temporarily shut down due to earthquake risk it is clear that a system-wide response is urgently needed, says the PSA. More >>
Labour’s preventative health policy hits target
Wednesday, 9 November 2011, 1:22 pm | PSA
PSA Media Release Nov 9th, 2011 Labour’s preventative health policy hits target The public sector union, the PSA, says the Labour party’s health policy is right on target with its emphasis on prevention and early intervention. “Public health ... More >>
What have public services ever done for me?
Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 4:36 pm | PSA
The PSA’s comic campaign skit highlights that for many of us the answer to that question is – “Quite a lot actually.” “Public services are such an intrinsic part of our daily lives that we take them for granted,” says the public sector ... More >>
Unions win interim injunction
Friday, 21 October 2011, 7:14 pm | PSA
21 October 2011 Unions win interim injunction Further to our media release, Unions file against aggressive act, issued earlier today, the PSA and the Service and Food Workers Union have been granted an immediate interim injunction by the Employment ... More >>
Public service shrinkage won’t fix economy
Tuesday, 18 October 2011, 4:22 pm | PSA
Public service job cuts do nothing to solve New Zealand’s economic woes, but they do make life harder for those who rely on them, says the PSA. The public sector union was responding to the State Services Commission’s latest Human Resource Capability ... More >>
Public sector funding cuts invite risks
Friday, 14 October 2011, 4:13 pm | PSA
The unfolding environmental disaster in the Bay of Plenty highlights the dangers of a stripped-back public service, says the PSA. More >>
