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Decision Validates Work-Related Stress Concerns
Friday, 15 March 2002, 3:54 pm | Public Service Association
The Court of Appeal’s endorsement of a judgement awarding compensation to Auckland probation officer Christopher Gilbert highlights the importance that must be placed on workplace health and safety, Public Service Association secretary Richard Wagstaff ... More >>
Pacific Nations Adopt New Zealand’s 90s Model
Friday, 15 March 2002, 1:30 pm | Public Service Association
The radical reforms imposed on New Zealand’s state sector in the late ‘80s and early 90s are being introduced in other Pacific nations with disastrous effects, say delegates at a conference of public service unions taking place in Auckland this week. More >>
Mental health workers refuse overcrowding
Thursday, 14 March 2002, 11:01 pm | Public Service Association
The overcrowding in mental health units has forced PSA workers at Taharoto unit to notify the Waitemata District Health Board of their intention to take action over overcrowding, said Public Service Association national secretary, Richard Wagstaff. More >>
Mental health workers at end of tether
Thursday, 14 March 2002, 12:57 am | Public Service Association
Mental health workers in South Auckland are desperate for a solution to an acute accommodation shortage for patients, says Public Service Association national secretary, Richard Wagstaff. More >>
Courts Settlement Ratified By PSA Members
Monday, 4 March 2002, 3:42 pm | Public Service Association
PSA members working in the Department for Courts have ratified a ground-breaking settlement for a new remuneration system that will result in significant pay increases for many staff. More >>
PSA seeking fair guidelines on Internet use
Monday, 4 March 2002, 12:14 am | Public Service Association
The PSA is talking to the State Services Commission about the need for public service guidelines that ensure a fair and consistent response to any cases of alleged Internet misuse, with proper training for staff to minimise risks. More >>
Beneficiary Group Threats Unacceptable
Thursday, 31 January 2002, 3:51 pm | Public Service Association
The PSA totally deplores the threats made by Ian Ritchie of the Palmerston North Property Action group to photograph and keep files on Ministry of Social Development staff who they believe are "being mean spirited". This kind of threatening ... More >>
Death Of Colin Clark
Thursday, 31 January 2002, 11:29 am | Public Service Association
“It is with great sadness and regret that we received the news of the death of Colin Clark - ex General Secretary of the PSA”, said, PSA President Ian Bamber. Colin started work in the PSA in 1975 and was General Secretary from 1986 to his retirement in ... More >>
State Sector Review Step In The Right Direction
Monday, 7 January 2002, 9:20 am | Public Service Association
“The review report on the core of the state sector released by the Minister of State Services today is welcomed by the PSA as a significant step in the right direction”; says PSA national secretary Paul Cochrane. The PSA was part of the review team that ... More >>
Secrecy Over Auckland City Review Causes Alarm (2)
Friday, 23 November 2001, 3:09 pm | Public Service Association
Birch Consulting Group has responded to the PSA, saying he would not meet but instead referred us to Brian Taylor CEO Auckland City. More >>
Secrecy Over Auckland City Review Causes Alarm
Thursday, 22 November 2001, 5:27 pm | Public Service Association
'The secrecy surrounding the razor gang employed by Auckland Mayor John Banks to cut $25 m from Auckland City budgets is causing alarm amongst Auckland City staff' said Richard Wagstaff, PSA National Secretary. More >>
Customs in need of funding boost
Wednesday, 21 November 2001, 5:14 pm | Public Service Association
"The Customs Department is in desperate need of more funding”, says PSA National Secretary Richard Wagstaff. "We have asked the government to give this urgent attention. The increased demands on Customs officers since the September 11 hi-jacking ... More >>
Auckland City Council Jobs And Services At Risk
Thursday, 8 November 2001, 10:13 am | Public Service Association
The quality of service delivery and jobs for employees at Auckland City Council are at risk following the anouncement today of a razor gang today to cut spending by $25 million" said Richard Wagstaff PSA National Secretary. More >>
Paid parental leave - great news!!
Wednesday, 7 November 2001, 5:46 pm | Public Service Association
Congratulations from the PSA to the Government and all those who have lobbied and campaigned for paid parental leave. The introduction of long awaited paid parental leave is a fantastic advance for working women and their families. More >>
First Local Government ‘Meca’ Settled
Wednesday, 7 November 2001, 4:32 pm | Public Service Association
The New Zealand Public Service Association (PSA) has settled its first multi-employer collective agreement (MECA) under the Employment Relations Act 2000 in Southland according to organiser Mark Ryan. More >>
Public service data - mixed picture
Tuesday, 6 November 2001, 4:48 pm | Public Service Association
"While the PSA is pleased to see the number of public servants has increased for the first time in over 10 years there are still major concerns about turn over rates and pay," says PSA National Secretary Richard Wagstaff. More >>
Media Advisory – PSA AGM
Monday, 15 October 2001, 4:30 pm | Public Service Association
The PSA is holding its 2001 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 October at Dalmuir House Conference Centre 114 the Terrace. More >>
RNZ Collective Agreement Ratified
Wednesday, 10 October 2001, 6:12 pm | Public Service Association
"After a difficult period of seven months negotiation, PSA members at Radio New Zealand yesterday ratified their new collective agreement which expired on 31 March this year", said Richard Wagstaff PSA National Secretary More >>
Partnership delivers at Child, Youth and Family
Wednesday, 10 October 2001, 1:58 pm | Public Service Association
"The significant pay increases for Social Workers and a new Collective Agreement at Child, Youth and Family secured by the PSA are very pleasing and come after months of hard work," says PSA National Secretary Richard Wagstaff. More >>
PSA Now Registered
Tuesday, 25 September 2001, 1:33 pm | Public Service Association
The PSA successfully applied for registration today after the Court of Appeal decision released yesterday. The Court ruled that those registered in the days leading up to the enactment of the Employment Relations Act last year were not incorrectly registered. More >>
