Public Service Association

The PSA Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is a democratic union of more than 83,000 people working in the state, community, local government & health sectors.

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PSA presents case to Mental Health Review group

Friday, 31 May 2002, 6:18 pm | Public Service Association

The PSA today made submissions on Auckland mental health services to the Mental Health Commission’s review group, said PSA national secretary Richard Wagstaff. More >>

PSA President re-elected

Wednesday, 29 May 2002, 4:58 pm | Public Service Association

PSA President Ian Bamber has been re-elected for a further two-year term, PSA national secretary Paul Cochrane said today. More >>

PSA Congress Time For Celebration

Tuesday, 28 May 2002, 10:12 am | Public Service Association

The PSA Congress on May 29-30 will be an opportunity for celebrating the achievements made over recent years in enhancing the quality of New Zealand’s public services. It is fitting that this be shared with guest speakers at the congress, the Ministers ... More >>

Good News In Science & Technology Not Full Story

Friday, 24 May 2002, 4:33 pm | Public Service Association

The trumpeting of increased funding for the research, science, and technology sector does not seem to match up to the reality on the ground, PSA national secretary Bryce Fleury said today. More >>

Auckland mental health problems continue

Monday, 20 May 2002, 5:01 pm | Public Service Association

The continuing problems being faced by Auckland mental health workers were reinforced at a meeting of delegates on Friday, PSA National Secretary Richard Wagstaff said today. More >>

Let SFO Director get on with job

Thursday, 16 May 2002, 5:39 pm | Public Service Association

Serious Fraud Officer director David Bradshaw should be left alone to get on with his job, PSA national secretary Bryce Fleury said today. More >>

PSA Makes Local Govt Submission

Thursday, 16 May 2002, 2:15 pm | Public Service Association

The PSA welcomed the opportunity to present its submission on local government to the Local Government and Environment Select Committee, PSA national secretary Richard Wagstaff said today. More >>

Shortage Of Mental Health Workers No Excuse

Friday, 3 May 2002, 5:27 pm | Public Service Association

While there are problems based around the recruitment and retention of mental health workers, the staff shortage is only one reason for the current crisis in Auckland’s mental health, and is no excuse for inaction, PSA national secretary Richard Wagstaff ... More >>

Mental Health Crisis Team Desperate

Wednesday, 1 May 2002, 8:03 pm | Public Service Association

The Community Assessment and Treatment Team attached to Waitakere Hospital would not have switched their phone on to answerphone last night if they were not desperate, PSA national secretary Richard Wagstaff said today. More >>

Survey Explodes Myth Of ‘Gliding On’

Monday, 29 April 2002, 2:43 pm | Public Service Association

The PSA welcomed the release today of the State Services Commission’s Career Progression and Development survey. “This is the first report of its type which systematically records the views, aspirations, and frustrations of public servants”, said PSA national ... More >>

National’s Workplace Policy Old Fashioned And Back

Friday, 26 April 2002, 6:38 pm | Public Service Association

“The PSA is disappointed with National’s proposed amendments to the ERA which reject the modern industrial relations approach of a partnership between employer and union and instead revert to the ‘us and them’ attitudes which prevailed under the Employment ... More >>

PSA Supports Prison Officer Training

Friday, 19 April 2002, 1:43 pm | Public Service Association

Training for prison officer members is a positive step and should be encouraged, PSA national secretary Bryce Fleury said today. “The PSA has members in the corrections service. We support and encourage training for them and they appreciate the opportunities ... More >>

PSA Supports Prison Officer Training

Thursday, 18 April 2002, 11:57 pm | Public Service Association

Training for prison officer members is a positive step and should be encouraged, PSA national secretary Bryce Fleury said today. More >>

Govt Recognises Auckland Mental Health Crisis

Tuesday, 16 April 2002, 4:06 pm | Public Service Association

The PSA welcomes the government’s recognition of the mental health crisis in Auckland with its announcement today of a review of Auckland mental health services by the Mental Health Commission, PSA national secretary Richard Wagstaff said today. More >>

Select Committee Supports PSA Recommendations

Thursday, 11 April 2002, 3:43 pm | Public Service Association

Recommendations made by the PSA on the Social Workers Registration Bill, including one seeking to avoid “double jeopardy” during the complaints process, have been supported by the select committee considering the bill, PSA national secretary Bryce Fleury ... More >>

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