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 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 >>

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 >>

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