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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 >>
Retirement Savings Plans On Track, Says PSA
Wednesday, 10 April 2002, 4:38 pm | Public Service Association
The PSA is pleased to be part of the government's development of a retirement savings system for the state sector which is showing tangible results, PSA national secretary Bryce Fleury said today. More >>
Pacific Peoples’ Opportunity For Say
Wednesday, 10 April 2002, 4:05 pm | Public Service Association
A PSA Pacific Peoples’ fono to be held in Christchurch this month is one way for the union to address the issues, concerns, and aspirations of its Pacific membership, PSA national secretary Bryce Fleury said today. More >>
CYF Blame Unjustified, Says PSA
Monday, 8 April 2002, 9:39 am | Public Service Association
Blaming Child, Youth and Family for youth offending, as the police have done anonymously, is unrealistic and unjustified, PSA national secretary Bryce Fleury said today. More >>
Regional Mental Health Crisis Continues
Sunday, 31 March 2002, 12:35 am | Public Service Association
At today’s meeting of Auckland Mental Health stakeholders, PSA delegates spoke of the urgent need to find both long and short term solutions to the crisis facing the Auckland mental health service. More >>
PSA takes action against Auckland City Council
Monday, 25 March 2002, 5:07 pm | Public Service Association
Last week the PSA initiated urgent legal action against Auckland City Council in response to the lack of consultation with staff over the recommendations of the Birch Report. More >>
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 >>
