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Make No Mistake A National Government Will Cut The Public Services Kiwis Need
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 2:13 pm | PSA
National is fooling New Zealanders if it thinks the public sector can continue to support the services this country needs with its plan to slash spending by $8b, said the PSA. "The plan announced today would mean a total of $8b being cut from ... More >>
Public Service Workers Must Help Identify Savings In Government New Cost Cutting Drive
Monday, 28 August 2023, 6:04 pm | PSA
Public sector chief executives have been urged to consult their workers to identify the savings demanded by the Finance Minister today, says the Public Service Association. "While it’s never a good time to cut spending on public services, we understand ... More >>
Irresponsible ACT policy threatens independent public service
Sunday, 20 August 2023, 1:48 pm | Public Service Association
The ACT party’s public service policy released today shows it has no concept of why the public service needs to be independent of the whims of Ministers. "ACT wants to turn back the clock more than 100 years and allow our independent public ... More >>
PSA condemns ACT leader’s comment on Ministry for Pacific Peoples
Friday, 18 August 2023, 6:11 pm | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association (PSA) says the harassment of staff at the Ministry for Pacific Peoples on Thursday morning is alarming and disquieting. The PSA also condemns media comments made by ACT Leader David Seymour about the Ministry. The ... More >>
Allied Health Workers To Rally Tonight Across Aotearoa For ‘Hour Of Power’ Calling For Urgent Action On Pay Equity
Wednesday, 16 August 2023, 11:28 am | PSA
Tonight at 6pm, Allied health workers with their union - the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi, their whānau, and communities, will rally at nine ‘Hour of Power’ events nationwide. "The Hour of Power is a call for urgent ... More >>
Commitment To Pay Transparency A Long Overdue Step In The Right Direction
Friday, 11 August 2023, 9:16 am | Public Service Association
The PSA welcomes the Government’s commitment to enforce pay transparency as a step forward to close the gender pay gap. "Mandatory reporting of gender pay gaps for large employers is a cautious step in the right direction towards closing ... More >>
Urgent Progress Needed To Ensure A Sustained Improvement In Workplace Culture At Parliament
Friday, 21 July 2023, 1:10 pm | PSA
The updated report from independent reviewer Debbie Francis released today paints a disappointing picture of the progress made since her first review in 2019, says the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi. "Urgent, systemic ... More >>
Nurse Maude Home Care & Support Workers Rally For Fair Pay & Better Working Conditions
Friday, 21 July 2023, 9:56 am | PSA
Nurse Maude home support workers and members of the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi are today attending rallies in Porirua, Nelson, and Christchurch to push for fair pay and better conditions. "At some point in our lives, all ... More >>
PSA Welcomes 365-day Plan To Support Healthcare Workers As A Start To Solve Workforce Issues
Tuesday, 4 July 2023, 2:59 pm | PSA
The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Tikanga Mahi (PSA) welcomes the plan to support current and future healthcare practitioners launched by Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora today. "For healthcare services to look after people in our ... More >>
Big Pay Rise For Community-based Social Workers After Winning Pay Equity Extension
Friday, 16 June 2023, 2:08 pm | Public Service Association
Community-based social workers, advocated for by the PSA, will receive a significant pay rise after successfully organising for a pay equity extension that reflects the value of the work they do. More >>
Good News! Rotorua District Council Abandons Plans For Job Cuts
Friday, 9 June 2023, 12:01 pm | Public Service Association
The PSA is celebrating the decision by the Rotorua District Council to pull back on parts of its restructuring plans saving six jobs and valuable services in the process. "We are very pleased the council has listened to our members and the ... More >>
Brown’s Budget Proposal Holds Public Services Hostage
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 11:48 am | PSA
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s proposed budget presents a dangerous false choice between cutting public services and privatising Auckland’s assets. The proposal to councillors offers to reinstate funding for public services and increase the pay ... More >>
Te Whatu Ora Listens To PSA And Enters Further Consultation On Big Health Restructure
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 11:22 am | Public Service Association
The PSA is pleased Te Whatu Ora has listened to its concerns and is seeking further consultation with unions on a major restructuring as it seeks to remove duplication and centralise services. "This will be a huge relief for workers," said ... More >>
Community Corrections Workers Ratify New Collective Agreement
Tuesday, 30 May 2023, 10:09 am | Public Service Association
After ten months of bargaining and two strikes, more than 80% of the 2,000 PSA members at Community Corrections have voted to accept the latest pay offer. "The deal we have struck with Corrections is a big step forward for our members and will put ... More >>
Disabled Workers Celebrate End Of Minimum Wage Discrimination
Friday, 19 May 2023, 2:57 pm | PSA
The PSA’s Deaf and Disabled Network is today celebrating the end to one form of discrimination of disabled people in the workplace following Budget 2023. The Minimum Wage Exemption is being axed and replaced with a wage supplement. Currently disabled ... More >>
Auckland Council’s Staffing Cuts Will Put The Squeeze On Vital Services And Workers
Friday, 19 May 2023, 11:31 am | PSA
While we welcome the news that Auckland Council is softening plans to cut funding for arts and social services, its restructure will limit the Council’s effectiveness and pile the pressure on its workers. The decision document sent to Council staff ... More >>
A Positive Budget For The Public Service And Public Service Workers
Thursday, 18 May 2023, 4:51 pm | PSA
Budget 2023 ensures New Zealanders can continue to rely on the critical services they need from a strong public service. "Budget 2023 hits many of the right notes in terms of continued investment in public and community services and workers, ... More >>
Unions Celebrate Win In Maintaining Additional Sick Leave For Community-based Support Workers At Access Community Health
Thursday, 11 May 2023, 3:59 pm | PSA
Workers providing essential support for older people and others at home have safeguarded their entitlement to additional sick leave following a successful case before the Employment Relations Authority. "This is a great day for workers who provide ... More >>
Rotorua Ratepayers Not Being Told All The Facts About Proposed Cuts To Services And Jobs
Wednesday, 10 May 2023, 10:13 am | PSA
Cuts to critical community education and environmental services and jobs are being glossed over in Rotorua District Council’s public consultation according to the union representing many council workers. The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga ... More >>
Greater Investment In Home Support Workers Essential To Implement Winter Health Plan
Friday, 5 May 2023, 11:47 am | PSA
Significant new investment in community and home support services will be essential if the new plan to get the health system through the winter months is to succeed, says the Public Service Association. PSA Assistant Secretary Melissa Woolley said ... More >>
