Public Service Association - Latest News [Page 15]
Public Service Expectations represent progress
Tuesday, 3 April 2018, 6:39 pm | Public Service Association
Public service workers welcome the strong commitments made by the government in its Expectations on Employment Relations in the State Sector, the PSA says. More >>
Murray apology latest sign of much-needed change at Waikato
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 1:59 pm | Public Service Association
The apology from acting Waikato DHB chair about the actions of former CEO Nigel Murray is a sign of a long-overdue culture change, the PSA says. More >>
PSA stands with nurses as industrial action looms
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 2:21 pm | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi supports NZNO members’ decision to reject the pay offer advanced by District Health Boards in negotiations for a multi-employer collective agreement (MECA). More >>
Guide for supporting disabled people into work commended
Friday, 23 March 2018, 2:14 pm | Public Service Association
The publication of Employment Support Practice Guidelines this week by the NZ Disability Support Network has been welcomed by members of the Public Service Association’s Deaf and Disabled members’ network. More >>
Chief Executives meet with the PSA to discuss Equal Pay
Wednesday, 21 March 2018, 1:27 pm | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association (PSA) is running a forum for Chief Executives and senior HR staff on Equal Pay from 4:00pm this afternoon at Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington. More >>
Much to celebrate, much to do
Thursday, 8 March 2018, 11:52 am | Public Service Association
Working women in New Zealand have made great strides since last International Women's Day, but there's still more to do, the PSA says. More >>
Pay equity - let's get the job finished
Monday, 5 March 2018, 10:02 am | Public Service Association
The PSA welcomes the government’s announcement that new pay equity legislation will be introduced by mid-year. More >>
OIA improvement good news - but more needed
Tuesday, 27 February 2018, 4:25 pm | Public Service Association
Public service agencies are doing their part to promote transparent and open government, the PSA says - but there is more work to be done. More >>
Vigilant public servants the key to NZ's number-1 ranking
Thursday, 22 February 2018, 1:45 pm | Public Service Association
New Zealand’s public servants can take pride today that their free, frank and fearless work has again been recognised by Transparency International, the PSA says. More >>
Scrutiny over CEs’ pay important step
Monday, 12 February 2018, 6:13 pm | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association (PSA) support today’s announcement of stronger oversight of the pay of chief executives and the conduct of Crown Entity Board members. More >>
Rangatahi will suffer under plan to close careers offices
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 2:25 pm | Public Service Association
Young people in the regions, particularly Maori and Pasefika, could miss out on vital careers advice if the Tertiary Education Commission closes offices in the regions, the PSA says. More >>
PSA welcomes Inquiry into abuse of children in state care
Thursday, 1 February 2018, 12:09 pm | Public Service Association
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the abuse of children in state care is welcome and long overdue, the PSA says. More >>
PSA Court Victory Highlights Importance of Good Faith
Friday, 22 December 2017, 11:25 am | Public Service Association
Employers must respect unions’ right to bargain on behalf of their members, the Employment Court has ruled - and the PSA is welcoming such a clear statement of the law. More >>
Tax Working Group "opportunity to change the conversation"
Wednesday, 20 December 2017, 5:05 pm | Public Service Association
The government’s Tax Working Group is a genuine chance to change the conversation around the tax system, the PSA says. More >>
State house sell-off ends - good news for PSA members
Wednesday, 20 December 2017, 1:42 pm | Public Service Association
The government’s halt to state house sell-offs is a welcome development and signals the end of a damaging policy, the PSA says. More >>
Equal pay for mental health and addiction support workers
Tuesday, 19 December 2017, 2:33 pm | Public Service Association
Unions, DHBs and providers have welcomed today’s announcement that the Government will enter equal pay negotiations for community mental health and addiction support workers. More >>
PSA comment on Zero Carbon Act announcement
Tuesday, 19 December 2017, 11:57 am | Public Service Association
The PSA welcomes the announcement by Climate Change Minister James Shaw that progress is being made towards a Zero Carbon Act. More >>
PSA solves equal pay - give women more time!
Monday, 18 December 2017, 2:19 pm | Public Service Association
PSA solves equal pay - give women more time! An extra hour a day, or an extra month a year, is all Kiwi women need to close the gender pay gap, and the PSA's "Office Stationery for Working Women" kit could help them earn the same as their male ... More >>
Free, frank and fearless public service required
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 12:28 pm | Public Service Association
All New Zealanders will benefit from guidance issued today to public servants - but only if the government accepts this may involve unpalatable truths, the PSA says. More >>
Porirua City Council Needs to Adopt a Living Wage
Thursday, 14 December 2017, 10:25 am | Public Service Association
Employees at Porirua City Council are a step closer to a Living Wage today - as councillors voted to increase its minimum wage to $20 an hour by 2020. More >>