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The myth of the exploding public sector
Thursday, 10 August 2006, 4:15 pm | Public Service Association
Political parties don’t always like facts to get in the way of rousing rhetoric, but it is usually useful to start with the facts, says economist Peter Harris – Article originally from 2005More >>
Forget rugby fields look at the quality of service
Thursday, 10 August 2006, 12:31 am | Public Service Association
"The quality and accessibility of public services should be the measure of government re-investment in public services," said Brenda Pilott, PSA National Secretary in response to National Party MP Gerry Brownlee's use of rugby fields to calculate increased ... More >>
Union members put strikes and lockouts behind them
Wednesday, 9 August 2006, 5:23 pm | Public Service Association
Members of the Public Service Association employed at Environment Southland, Invercargill City Council and the Southland District Council have settled their 2006/07 collective employment agreement negotiations. More >>
No tax cuts at expense of public services
Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 1:39 pm | Public Service Association
“There must not be cuts in personal or business rates at the expense of important public services like health, education, infrastructure and social services,” said Brenda Pilott, National Secretary of the Public Service Association. More >>
Work/life balance key to improving productivity
Monday, 24 July 2006, 1:17 pm | PSA
“Improving the work/life balance of employees in the public sector is key to improving productivity,” said Brenda Pilott, National Secretary of the Public Service Association, commenting on a report released by the Department of Labour, which outlines how work/life ... More >>
Advice to National: Fair employment laws are cool
Thursday, 20 July 2006, 3:01 pm | Public Service Association
Public service workers attending rallies throughout New Zealand today had a message for the National Party about their 90 day probationary periods bill: it's not cool. More >>
Public service workers to rally against bill
Wednesday, 19 July 2006, 2:27 pm | PSA
Public service workers who are members of the Public Service Association will join with members of other unions to rally against National MP Wayne Mapp’s 90 day probationary period bill in Wellington, Nelson, and Dunedin tomorrow. More >>
State service needs development goals to be met
Friday, 14 July 2006, 4:05 pm | Public Service Association
The union representing over 54,000 public service workers, the Public Service Association, is welcoming the government report released today on progress towards achieving the development goals for state services. More >>
Teeth survey will show value of dental therapists
Thursday, 13 July 2006, 12:56 am | Public Service Association
“The important role that dental therapists play in promoting oral health and dealing with tooth decay will be recognised through a government survey of New Zealanders’ teeth announced today,” said Richard Wagstaff, National Secretary of the Public ... More >>
Public health system the winner
Friday, 30 June 2006, 3:52 pm | Public Service Association
"The public health system is the winner from the 'pay jolt' for the over 12,000 Public Service Association members in District Health Boards who receive pay increases which average between 12 and 20 percent from tomorrow," said Richard Wagstaff, PSA National ... More >>
Maori Party Leader's change of heart welcomed
Monday, 19 June 2006, 4:53 pm | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association is today welcoming the announcement by Maori Party Leader Pita Sharples that he will oppose Wayne Mapp’s 90 day probationary period Bill. More >>
PSA welcomes youth justice recommendations
Thursday, 8 June 2006, 9:32 am | Public Service Association
The PSA welcomes the recommendations contained in the Youth Justice Capability Review released today by the Minister for Child, Youth and Family. More >>
Report a reminder of importance of MAF biosecurity
Thursday, 25 May 2006, 11:21 am | PSA
The recent report released by the Auditor-General into managing biosecurity risks associated with high-risk sea containers serves as a reminder both of the significant importance of our public service and the necessity to properly resource it, PSA national ... More >>
Support staff in health sector necessary
Monday, 22 May 2006, 4:03 pm | Public Service Association
The National Party should not give out only half the facts when they start attacking hard-working health sector employees, PSA National Secretary Richard Wagstaff said today. More >>
Union welcomes extra funding for science
Friday, 19 May 2006, 3:16 pm | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association welcomes the extra $34 million that is being allocated over the next four years through the CRI Capability Fund, PSA national secretary Richard Wagstaff said today. More >>
Public Youth Radio in next week's budget?
Wednesday, 10 May 2006, 9:20 am | Public Service Association
Public Youth Radio in next week’s budget? “The government should show its commitment to a public youth radio network by allocating funding for its establishment in next week’s budget,” said Brenda Pilott, National Secretary of the PSA in a letter sent ... More >>
Union, DOC start bargaining for new Collective
Tuesday, 9 May 2006, 12:55 am | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association has today started bargaining with the Department of Conservation for a new Collective Agreement covering over 1,200 union members at the Department. More >>
Investment in disability support sector required
Monday, 8 May 2006, 3:22 pm | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association is calling on the government and opposition to focus attention on the important work that staff in the disability sector do in supporting those with disabilities, rather than undertaking another review of disability services. More >>
New funding model in science means more research
Thursday, 4 May 2006, 12:56 am | Public Service Association
The union representing staff at Crown Research Institutes, the Public Service Association, is welcoming today’s announcement from government that there will be a move away from contestable funding in science. More >>
Management in public service must improve: survey
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 9:43 am | Public Service Association
“Management in the public service must improve if employers are to get the most out of public servants and if public servants are to successfully develop their careers,” said Brenda Pilott, PSA National Secretary commenting on the Career Progression and ... More >>
