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IRD and PSA finalise new collective agreement
Monday, 10 September 2018, 3:01 pm | Public Service Association
PSA members at the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new collective employment agreement, ending a high-profile industrial dispute. More >>
"Where’s the Justice?" Ministry staff ponder strike action
Wednesday, 5 September 2018, 2:54 pm | Public Service Association
Nearly 2000 PSA members at the Ministry of Justice are voting on strike action later this month, in an attempt to get a fair deal for low-paid and female workers. More >>
Long-overdue state sector reform needs to deliver
Tuesday, 4 September 2018, 1:10 pm | Public Service Association
Reform of the State Sector Act is long overdue and the public of Aotearoa needs to take this chance to develop a future-focused public service, the PSA says. More >>
Public servants get the Living Wage they deserve - PSA
Monday, 3 September 2018, 7:23 pm | Public Service Association
Some of New Zealand’s lowest-paid government workers will now find it easier to pay bills, save for their retirement and feed their families, as the Government implements a Living Wage for the core public service. More >>
Stocktake would help end workplace sexual harassment
Sunday, 2 September 2018, 6:51 pm | Public Service Association
A national "stocktake" of workplace sexual harassment would signal a serious approach to a growing problem in New Zealand, the PSA says. More >>
Rise in suicides reaffirms need for system-wide change
Friday, 24 August 2018, 12:18 pm | Public Service Association
The Government must act quickly and decisively to address New Zealand’s growing suicide crisis, the PSA says. More >>
Genuine reform of justice system must follow conversations
Wednesday, 22 August 2018, 4:29 pm | Public Service Association
Talking about the flaws in the justice system has begun an important process which must now be backed up with real reforms, the PSA says. More >>
Ditching performance pay for CEs great; now finish the job
Tuesday, 21 August 2018, 3:14 pm | Public Service Association
Performance pay is unfair, discriminatory and deserves to be consigned to the dustbin of history - and now the public service needs to get on and finish the job, the PSA says. More >>
PSA shows solidarity to striking NZEI members
Wednesday, 15 August 2018, 3:31 pm | Public Service Association
Primary school teachers deserve a fair go, and PSA members stand together with them in their strike action today. More >>
PSA members’ commitment may break IR strike deadlock
Wednesday, 1 August 2018, 5:08 pm | Public Service Association
Around 3000 Inland Revenue Department (IR) staff walked off the job in a half-day strike today, showing commitment which may have broken the deadlock between IR and PSA members. More >>
Further strike action at IRD tomorrow
Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 4:21 pm | Public Service Association
WHERE: Rallies and events at various locations around NZ - see below PSA members at the Inland Revenue Department (IR) will hold a 4-hour strike tomorrow (1 August), because their employer is refusing to come back to the table to discuss pay and pay ... More >>
Inland Revenue managers run for cover as strike action looms
Tuesday, 31 July 2018, 1:53 pm | Public Service Association
Senior management at the Inland Revenue Department (IR) have decided to cancel a two-day conference in Auckland, rather than front up to a small group of workers tomorrow. More >>
Gender Pay Gap Action Plan welcomed
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 3:44 pm | Public Service Association
The hundred-year campaign for equal pay may be close to a conclusion with a set of concrete goals being released today, the PSA says. More >>
Domestic violence legislation shows unions’ power
Thursday, 26 July 2018, 12:15 pm | Public Service Association
World-first legislation to give workplace support to victims of family violence proves unions are driving change for all workers, the PSA says. More >>
Mental health and addictions settlement rights a wrong
Wednesday, 25 July 2018, 11:36 am | Public Service Association
Around 5000 mental health and addiction support workers will be paid what they are worth, after the ground-breaking care and support settlement was extended to cover them. More >>
Changes to Wellington region home support
Wednesday, 25 July 2018, 10:07 am | Public Service Association
Stability and certainty for home care workers and their clients must be central to any decisions made around service providers in the Wellington region, the PSA and E tū unions say. More >>
More strike action coming in public service
Monday, 23 July 2018, 6:14 pm | Public Service Association
More than 4000 PSA members walked off the job for a second time today, with further strike action now likely early next month. More >>
IR and MBIE workers on strike TODAY
Monday, 23 July 2018, 9:32 am | PSA
PSA members at Inland Revenue (IR) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) will reluctantly hold a second day of strike action today (Monday 23 July). More >>
PSA supports striking ASMS members at ACC
Tuesday, 17 July 2018, 4:21 pm | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi supports the industrial action being taken by medical advisors at the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS). More >>
PSA supports Plan to Fix Renting
Thursday, 12 July 2018, 2:11 pm | Public Service Association
The New Zealand Public Service Association (PSA) supports the Plan to Fix Renting launched by Renters United in Wellington last night. More >>
