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"Inspiring" rallies around the country
Monday, 9 July 2018, 4:52 pm | Public Service Association
Thousands of PSA members around New Zealand walked off the job today in the first co-ordinated strike action in the public service for many years. More >>
4000 PSA members at IR and MBIE walk off job today
Monday, 9 July 2018, 11:29 am | Public Service Association
PSA members at Inland Revenue (IR) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) are taking strike action on Monday 9 July between 1 and 3pm. More >>
4000 public servants to walk off the job on Monday
Friday, 6 July 2018, 12:12 pm | Public Service Association
PSA members at Inland Revenue (IR) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) are taking strike action on Monday 9 July between 1 and 3pm. More >>
Gender Pay Principles another step towards pay equity
Monday, 2 July 2018, 6:49 pm | Public Service Association
The Gender Pay Principles for the State Sector are an important step towards pay equity for all women in New Zealand, and a proud win for unions, the PSA says. More >>
IR, MBIE strike will go ahead
Thursday, 28 June 2018, 4:49 pm | Public Service Association
The PSA’s attempts to broker a solution to next month’s public service industrial dispute have failed, and more than 4000 members will walk off the job next month. More >>
Public servants vote overwhelmingly for strike action
Monday, 25 June 2018, 2:43 pm | Public Service Association
More than 4000 PSA members at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and Inland Revenue will take industrial action next month, after an overwhelming vote to strike. More >>
Mental health and addiction support workers get equal pay
Friday, 22 June 2018, 12:09 pm | Public Service Association
Mental health and addiction support workers have been rewarded for their patience - with their long fight for equal pay finally over. More >>
Public service cap "relegated to the dustbin of history"
Friday, 22 June 2018, 10:16 am | Public Service Association
The public sector staffing cap is gone for good - and will not be mourned by PSA members. More >>
Public servants at IR and MBIE poised for industrial action
Monday, 18 June 2018, 9:26 am | Public Service Association
More than 4000 public service workers are poised to take industrial action, with two stoppages at MBIE and Inland Revenue planned for next month. More >>
PSA wins Living Wage for core public service employees
Friday, 15 June 2018, 10:06 am | Public Service Association
PSA members in the public service have secured a big victory - with all employees winning the right to be paid at least a Living Wage. More >>
Waikeria expansion "must only be short-term" - PSA
Wednesday, 13 June 2018, 4:48 pm | Public Service Association
Waikeria expansion "must only be short-term" - PSA News of 600 new prison beds at Waikeria must go hand-in-hand with a long-term commitment to close substandard facilities and reduce the prison muster, the PSA says. More >>
Public service CE appointments must reflect diverse NZ
Tuesday, 12 June 2018, 12:30 pm | Public Service Association
New Zealand’s public service must reflect the population it serves at every level, and chief executive appointments are no exception, the PSA says. More >>
Housing ministry "robust and innovative approach to crisis"
Friday, 8 June 2018, 11:01 am | PSA
The new Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is a sign the Government is taking a robust and innovative approach to the housing crisis, the PSA says. More >>
Council's decision a win for local democracy
Thursday, 7 June 2018, 12:47 pm | Public Service Association
A move by the Hutt City Council to take heed of its community and pay its workers the living wage has been welcomed by the PSA. More >>
Suicide Numbers a Sign of a System Under Strain
Wednesday, 6 June 2018, 3:09 pm | PSA
The steep increase in suicides in New Zealand’s prisons is another "deeply disturbing" sign of a system struggling to cope with ever increasing prisoner numbers, the PSA says. More >>
Fair Pay Agreements good for workers and good for employers
Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 4:06 pm | Public Service Association
Fair Pay Agreements are a big step towards an educated, engaged and enthusiastic workforce, and the Government’s announcement today should be applauded, the PSA says. More >>
Council's rejection of the Living Wage a missed opportunity
Friday, 1 June 2018, 9:45 am | Public Service Association
Palmerston North City Council’s decision to reject the living wage for its staff is a missed opportunity to lead the way among New Zealand employers, the Public Service Association says. More >>
Plans to reduce prison population need more detail
Thursday, 31 May 2018, 10:25 am | Public Service Association
PSA members working in prisons want to see more detail of the government’s plans to cut the number of Kiwis in jail, particularly around prison beds and Community Corrections. More >>
Everyone’s job to end the "motherhood penalty"
Wednesday, 30 May 2018, 10:35 am | PSA
Women pay a price for becoming parents, the PSA says, and it’s up to government, employers and society to put that right. More >>
Welfare Expert Advisory Group needs worker voice
Monday, 28 May 2018, 11:16 am | PSA
The PSA welcomes the formation of the Expert Advisory Group to support the overhaul of the welfare system. More >>
