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Proposed closure of ACC call centres "disappointing"
Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 3:17 pm | Public Service Association
PSA members are surprised and disappointed at the Accident Compensation Corporation’s proposals to close two call centres in Auckland and Wellington. More >>
An important step towards restoring faith
Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 12:52 pm | Public Service Association
The PSA welcomes the State Services Commission’s decision to hold an inquiry into treatment of whistleblowers at the Ministry of Transport. More >>
Mental Health Poll: Govt not doing enough
Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 9:12 am | Public Service Association
Only one in ten New Zealanders think the Government is doing enough around mental health, says a poll released today. More >>
PSA hopes for "a budget that shows NZ has come of age"
Tuesday, 23 May 2017, 9:52 am | Public Service Association
Equal pay for mental health support workers, a better future for our mokopuna, job security and creating science’s next "big wins" - PSA members have set out their hopes for Budget 2017. More >>
PSA supports independent inquiry into MoT fraud
Monday, 22 May 2017, 4:03 pm | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi supports calls for an independent inquiry into how the Ministry of Transport handled a fraudulent employee. More >>
Talking about tax minus the spin this Budget week
Monday, 22 May 2017, 11:51 am | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association is proud to present Progressive Thinking: ten perspectives on tax, an edited booklet featuring ten leading authors, academics and campaigners writing on a broad range of topics on tax policy in theory and practice. More >>
PSA statement on resignation of Murray Edridge
Friday, 19 May 2017, 4:55 pm | Public Service Association
The PSA acknowledges Murray Edridge’s decision to step aside as acting deputy Chief Executive, Corporate Solutions at the Ministry of Social Development. More >>
Home support workers feeling pressure of increasing workload
Friday, 19 May 2017, 2:08 pm | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association welcomes the publication of the 2016 Aged Care Workforce Survey, which provides practical insight into the challenges facing home support workers. More >>
PSA launching Progressive Thinking on tax booklet
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 12:32 pm | Public Service Association
WHAT: The Budget week launch of the Progressive Thinking: ten perspectives on tax booklet, which features ten leading authors, academics and campaigners writing journalistically on a broad range of topics in tax theory and policy, including contributions from ... More >>
Equal pay bill "a backward step" for working women
Friday, 12 May 2017, 12:41 pm | Public Service Association
National’s equal pay bill is a huge disappointment to working women in New Zealand - and makes a mockery of its much-vaunted commitment to pay equity, the PSA says. More >>
Inland Revenue proposals "fundamentally flawed"
Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 12:19 pm | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is in dispute with Inland Revenue over proposals to radically reduce the size of its workforce. More >>
PSA challenges politicians to take next step for equal pay
Wednesday, 10 May 2017, 9:51 am | Public Service Association
A crucial part of the equal pay jigsaw will go before parliament tomorrow, and the PSA is urging all parties to vote for it to go to select committee. More >>
Government throws in the towel, abandons reoffending targets
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 2:29 pm | Public Service Association
The government has quietly abandoned its target for reduced reoffending - proving it was only ever an empty political slogan, the PSA says. More >>
Mental health crisis needs urgent action, not empty promises
Thursday, 4 May 2017, 2:28 pm | Public Service Association
Jonathan Coleman’s long-awaited response to the mental health crisis shows he has no understanding of the mental health crisis, the PSA says. More >>
Prison overcrowding confirms ministers must listen to workers
Friday, 28 April 2017, 12:07 pm | Public Service Association
A report into prison overcrowding shows what happens when politicians take a "tough on crime" stance without thinking through the consequences, the PSA says. More >>
Civilian NZDF staff strike action
Wednesday, 26 April 2017, 4:35 pm | Public Service Association
Civilian staff working for the New Zealand Defence Force will conduct a picket tomorrow morning at the Devonport Ferry Terminal in support of a nationwide campaign for improved pay and conditions. More >>
PSA statement on sexual harassment allegations
Wednesday, 26 April 2017, 2:18 pm | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is aware of allegations made against a councillor at Kapiti Coast District Council. More >>
Denial of mental health crisis cast shadow over funding
Monday, 24 April 2017, 1:45 pm | Public Service Association
The Government's continued denial of a mental health crisis casts a shadow over today's funding announcement, health funding coalition YesWeCare.nz sats, More >>
New Zealand scientists first to march in global event
Friday, 21 April 2017, 3:49 pm | Public Service Association
New Zealand scientists will be the first in the world to take part in the Global March for Science tomorrow. More >>
NZDF undermining tactics continue
Friday, 21 April 2017, 3:46 pm | Public Service Association
Civilian staff in the New Zealand Defence Force continue to be subjected to undermining tactics in their attempts to bargain for a pay increase, the PSA says More >>
