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.

Public Service Association - Latest News [Page 17]

PSA Members Ready To Support Nationwide Hui Opposing Government’s Anti-worker Agenda

Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 6:03 pm | PSA

"PSA members have been on the receiving end of attacks from the coalition Government, which have led to mass layoffs, cuts to services we all rely on, and relentless attacks on Te Tiriti and Māori rights," Leo says. More >>

450 Health Jobs To Go Even Where Managers Can’t Afford To Lose Staff

Sunday, 20 October 2024, 1:55 pm | PSA

Redundancies impact frontline staff in hospitals and specialist services, and essential support staff in planning and funding, and national public health. More >>

Auditor General Inquiry Into Oranga Tamariki Welcomed, But Must Go Wider

Tuesday, 15 October 2024, 2:59 pm | PSA

The sudden and deep cuts left many of those providing the services scrambling to make ends meet, resulting in job losses and the loss of critical support for many. More >>

PSA Looks Forward To Working With New Public Service Commissioner

Monday, 14 October 2024, 7:18 pm | PSA

The PSA urges Sir Brian to weigh the progress that has been made when he takes on the role next month so he can provide quality advice to the Government that helps it better understand how the public service is helping us progress as a nation. More >>

Toll On Public Service Coming Clearer As Redundancy Costs And Sick Leave Soar

Thursday, 10 October 2024, 4:52 pm | PSA

The data shows taxpayers shelled out $48.8m in redundancy payments for 865 workers, driven by cuts at MBIE, Social Development, Statistics NZ and across the public service. This is the highest payout since 2010 when the last National-led government down-sized ... More >>

Devastating Cuts To Whaakata Māori And Māori Teacher Training Funding

Friday, 27 September 2024, 2:26 pm | PSA

The loss of $30 million to fund Māori Teachers training and $10.3 million in time-locked funding, provided by the previous government, will have serious consequences for the future of Māori broadcasting and education. More >>

Govt Turns Back On Social Housing, Prepares To Axe 300 Kāinga Ora Workers

Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 4:15 pm | PSA

Staff were informed of the proposed change today making crystal clear the Government’s plans to downsize the state’s role in providing housing for low-income families. Kāinga Ora told staff that the ‘Government has asked us to deliver housing in ... More >>

Govt Blind To Risks As Science Cuts Leave Kiwis More Vulnerable To Natural Disasters

Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 8:16 am | PSA

"The Government is wilfully blind to the damage its attack on science is wreaking on our ability to be prepared for future earthquakes or tsunamis," said Duane Leo, National Secretary for the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi. More >>

PSA Strongly Opposes Any Clawback On Flexible Work Arrangements

Monday, 23 September 2024, 4:37 pm | PSA

The directive from Public Service Minister Nicola Willis to reduce numbers of people working from home is just a scapegoat for the real problem which is of the Government’s own making. More >>

Further Frontline Job Cuts At NZDF Threatens New Zealand’s Security

Friday, 20 September 2024, 9:12 am | PSA

"There is nothing more frontline than the defence of the nation, so this decision is just more evidence of the Government’s reckless and short-sighted approach to cost cutting," said Duane Leo, National Secretary for Public Service Association ... More >>

Library Workers Call For Councils To Come To The Table To Close Illegal Pay Gap

Thursday, 19 September 2024, 12:14 pm | PSA

The PSA and the councils worked together to assess whether the workers’ roles were undervalued, following the process set out in the Equal Pay Amendment Act. More >>

Industrial Action Looms As NZDF Refuses Pay Rise For Civilian Workers

Monday, 16 September 2024, 3:34 pm | PSA

The zero wage increase NZDF tabled in bargaining is insulting to all civilian workers, so our members are left with no choice but show the depth of their feelings by taking this action. More >>

Health Workers At Pacific Radiology To Strike Against Regional Pay Rates

Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:04 am | PSA

MRI technologists and sonographers at Pacific Radiology will strike on 10th September over regional pay disparities amid ongoing contract negotiations. More >>

Govt Cuts Mean Salvation Army Frontline Workers Face Axe

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:51 pm | PSA

The change proposal covers workers in Auckland (Glenfield, Manukau, Royal Oak and Waitakere), Tauranga, Hamilton, Hutt City and Palmerston North. More >>

PSA Saddened At Passing Of Kiingi Pootatau Te Wherowhero Te Tuawhitu

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:11 am | PSA

The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi extends its condolences to the Kiingitanga and Te whare ariki at this time of great sadness with the passing of Kiingi Pootatau Te Wherowhero Te Tuawhitu. More >>

Striking Social Service And Support Workers To Rally For Decent Wages

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:06 am | PSA

Union members are calling for a 5% increase for all members to keep up with the cost of living. This is their second strike in three weeks, after eight months of negotiations led to Visionwest offering meagre pay increases ranging from 0% to 2.6%. More >>