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Relief from secondary tax burden assists hard-working PSA
Friday, 15 March 2019, 4:40 pm | PSA
The passage of a new law to relieve workers subject to what the government recognised as "unnecessary" secondary tax is going to make a meaningful difference to PSA members from 1 April - particularly members in low paid jobs. More >>
Support for call for discussion about a 'Rainbow Ministry'
Friday, 15 March 2019, 4:20 pm | PSA
The PSA’s Out@PSA network supports the call made at the opening of this year’s Wellington Pride Festival by Greens MP Jan Logie that it would be worthwhile to explore having a ministry-level government agency for LGBTI+ New Zealanders. More >>
Strong support for School Strike for Climate from PSA
Wednesday, 13 March 2019, 4:02 pm | Public Service Association
Widespread support being given to the School Strike for Climate now includes support from the Public Service Association (PSA), New Zealand’s largest union, and its Eco Network. More >>
Momentum for equal pay builds
Tuesday, 5 March 2019, 9:17 am | Public Service Association
The momentum for equal pay has gained another boost with signatures to a petition in support of DHB administration workers’ equal pay claim with DHBs passing the 10,000 mark on the cusp of International Women’s Day. More >>
Workforce needs highlighted by PSA Mental Health Committee
Friday, 22 February 2019, 5:03 pm | PSA
Members of the PSA Mental Health Committee from around New Zealand have been meeting in Wellington today to review PSA members’ feedback about recommendations for change in the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry report delivered to Government in November. More >>
New law represents a historic milestone for social workers
Friday, 22 February 2019, 1:07 pm | Public Service Association
The passing of the Social Workers Registration Legislation Bill is being greeted as an historic milestone for the profession of social work by the Public Service Association (PSA). More >>
Group delivers effective ways to neutrally broaden tax base
Thursday, 21 February 2019, 2:29 pm | Public Service Association
The final report of the Tax Working Group finally puts together a long overdue set of choices and options for the Government to act on to achieve a tax system that is fairer for all New Zealanders says the Public Services Association (PSA). More >>
PSA women make the case for stronger equal pay
Wednesday, 13 February 2019, 3:34 pm | Public Service Association
The PSA and the PSA Women's Network are excited to be making oral submissions today on a bill that will help ensure wāhine are paid what they're worth. More >>
Patience of DHB Admin workers around New Zealand has run out
Monday, 11 February 2019, 4:49 pm | PSA
Nationwide Stop Work meetings held for DHB Administration workers across all 20 District Health Boards today have delivered a loud and clear message that their patience with repeatedly delayed timelines for bargaining settlements for improved pay and conditions ... More >>
New collective agreement reached at Oranga Tamariki
Friday, 1 February 2019, 11:11 am | Public Service Association
PSA members have successfully ratified the first collective agreement for Oranga Tamariki, establishing a strong base for future employment relations. More >>
No room for complacency in steering clear of corruption
Thursday, 31 January 2019, 9:39 am | Public Service Association
Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perception Index (released this week) shows the worldwide challenge of keeping public sector organisations corruption-free leaves no room for complacency says the Public Service Association (PSA). More >>
Recommendations for Fair Pay Agreements set a sound pathway
Thursday, 31 January 2019, 9:28 am | PSA
The Public Service Association (PSA) says recommendations delivered to the Government by the Fair Pay Agreement Working Group today set a sound pathway for a robust employment relations framework in New Zealand. More >>
Nationwide stop work meeting called for DHB Administration
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 3:31 pm | PSA
PSA union members who work in vital administration and clerical roles at all 20 DHBs around New Zealand will be attending stop work meetings for two hours on Monday 11 February. More >>
First milestone for Mana Wahine claim at Waitangi Tribunal
Tuesday, 29 January 2019, 12:38 pm | Public Service Association
A claim lodged by Te Rūnanga o Ngā Toa Awhina - the rūnanga of the Public Service Association - to address employment inequities suffered by Māori women has now been officially registered by the Waitangi Tribunal as claim Wai 2864. More >>
New deal ratified by PSA members at Ministry of Justice
Thursday, 20 December 2018, 4:28 pm | Public Service Association
It was confirmed today that after one of the most drawn-out industrial disputes of 2018 a new collective agreement will be signed between the PSA and Ministry of Justice. More >>
3500 MSD workers ratify new pay offer before Christmas
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 4:43 pm | PSA
PSA members in Service Delivery at the Ministry of Social Development have settled a new collective agreement, giving members a pay bump and a long-awaited alternative to their current Performance Development and Assessment (PDA) system. More >>
Raw deal for DHB admin and clerical workers getting worse
Wednesday, 19 December 2018, 2:26 pm | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association (PSA) is stepping up its equal pay campaign for DHB administration and clerical workers, in the face of more evidence that these underpaid workers are a last line of underfunding in the health system. More >>
Pitfalls of inappropriate surveillance
Tuesday, 18 December 2018, 1:30 pm | Public Service Association
The failings in use of external security consultants by government agencies uncovered in today’s findings by the State Services Commission contain valuable lessons. More >>
Good to see brakes being applied to chief executive pay
Friday, 14 December 2018, 3:12 pm | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association (PSA) is welcoming signs in today’s Senior Pay Report 2018 that the trajectory of chief executive pay rises is levelling out. More >>
ECan staff to strike on Monday 17 December
Friday, 14 December 2018, 2:54 pm | Public Service Association
PSA members at Environment Canterbury (ECan) have voted to take strike action on Monday after unsuccessful bargaining. More >>
