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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 >>
PSA response to Human Rights Commission appointments
Friday, 25 May 2018, 2:44 pm | Public Service Association
"The PSA looks forward to establishing a constructive working relationship with the Acting Chief Commissioner, Paula Tesoriero and the Chief Executive. More >>
Time running out for participation in Mental Health Inquiry
Wednesday, 23 May 2018, 10:18 am | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association (PSA) is urging all New Zealanders to send written submissions to the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry before the set closing date of Tuesday 5 June - less than two weeks from today. More >>
PSA statement on remarks by Housing Minister Phil Twyford
Friday, 18 May 2018, 6:51 pm | Public Service Association
"The PSA is disappointed that the Minister of Housing has chosen to make personalised comments in this way. More >>
600 new prison beds not enough, Corrections officers say
Friday, 18 May 2018, 2:24 pm | Public Service Association
Frontline prison staff say they’re no better off after yesterday’s Budget - despite the extra capacity announced by the Labour-led Government. More >>
PSA: Budget shows promise but more courage needed
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 2:53 pm | Public Service Association
The Labour-led Government’s first Budget shows promise, the PSA says - but there are still many in the public and community service who will wonder when their turn is coming. More >>
Children’s Village closures send a sad signal
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 9:55 am | PSA
This week’s confirmed closure of two Children’s Villages run by Stand Children’s Services sends a signal that provision of funding for vital services to ensure the well-being of New Zealand’s most vulnerable children, families and whānau needs ... More >>
"Think beyond Band-Aids", PSA urges Government
Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 4:22 pm | Public Service Association
The Labour-led Government must urgently relax its Budget Responsibility Rules to tackle the $2.7 billion hole in the health budget, the PSA says. More >>
PSA response to report into Human Rights Commission
Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 1:43 pm | Public Service Association
-- The PSA welcomes the report by Judge Coral Shaw into the Human Rights Commission (HRC)’s handling of sexual harassment claims. More >>
NZ agrees - increase tax revenue for better public services
Thursday, 10 May 2018, 12:07 pm | Public Service Association
New Zealanders overwhelmingly agree public services need more funding - and they think tax should be increased to pay for them, according to new research released today. More >>
Football can do it - so can the public service
Wednesday, 9 May 2018, 11:46 am | Public Service Association
New Zealand’s state sector employers should take inspiration from the football field and end the gender pay gap for good, the PSA says. More >>
Government must do better on Living Wage commitments
Friday, 4 May 2018, 10:15 am | Public Service Association
The Labour-led government must deliver on its promises of a Living Wage for all public service workers, the PSA says - as new figures reveal how many workers aren’t paid enough to live decently. More >>
Labour's health and safety proposals opportunity for change
Friday, 27 April 2018, 4:11 pm | Public Service Association
The PSA welcomes the opportunity to engage on the government’s Health and Safety At Work Strategy, released today by Workplace Relations and Safety minister Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>
Labour's health and safety proposals "opportunity for change
Friday, 27 April 2018, 4:10 pm | PSA
The PSA welcomes the opportunity to engage on the government’s Health and Safety At Work Strategy, released today by Workplace Relations and Safety minister Iain Lees-Galloway. More >>
