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Coroner’s inquiry into Wellington mental health deaths vital
Wednesday, 11 May 2016, 2:06 pm | Public Service Association
The Coroner’s decision to investigate four mental health related deaths in one case will yield valuable information about services in the Wellington region, the PSA says. More >>
Cabinet minister gets the message on equal pay
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 3:27 pm | Public Service Association
It was a sweet treat carrying a less-than-sweet message for cabinet minister Amy Adams, as she accepted a cake marking the public service Working for Free Day. More >>
Palino’s grand plans will see Aucklanders suffer
Tuesday, 10 May 2016, 3:02 pm | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association is urging Aucklanders not to let their mayoralty election become a race to the bottom - as another candidate pledges to cut costs and jobs. More >>
Patients will suffer if DHBs’ funding cuts go ahead
Monday, 9 May 2016, 10:35 am | Public Service Association
Health minister Jonathan Coleman must reconsider his decision to cut funding in real terms for 10 District Health Boards in this year’s budget, the Public Service Association says. More >>
PSA welcomes Peter Hughes as new State Services Commissione
Tuesday, 3 May 2016, 11:48 am | Public Service Association
The Public Service Association welcomes the appointment of Peter Hughes as the next State Services Commissioner and Head of State Services. More >>
PSA pleased with Minister’s promises
Friday, 29 April 2016, 11:07 am | Public Service Association
Fire service staff across the country have had a promise their jobs are safe - and the PSA wants their voices heard loud and clear throughout the transition to the new Fire and Emergency New Zealand. More >>
Plans to slash council budgets will hit Aucklanders hard
Wednesday, 27 April 2016, 1:00 pm | Public Service Association
A pledge to slash half a billion dollars from Auckland Council’s budget is short term thinking that will hit communities hard, the Public Service Association says. More >>
This Admin Appreciation Day, give more than choccies
Tuesday, 19 April 2016, 11:49 am | Public Service Association
Administrative staff up and down the country will be recognised tomorrow, and the Public Service Association is urging businesses, government agencies and NGOs to make a day to remember. More >>
National inquiry needed as mental health left out of plan
Monday, 18 April 2016, 5:08 pm | Public Service Association
New Zealand’s mental health system could be on the verge of collapse, the Public Service Association says - and yet the government’s new health strategy all but ignores it. More >>
Public servants love jobs - staff survey will reveal more
Friday, 15 April 2016, 4:20 pm | Public Service Association
The public service is a great place to work, but that’s because its employees love helping their communities and making a difference, the PSA says. More >>
PSA calls for greater transparency around CYF Review
Thursday, 7 April 2016, 2:28 pm | Public Service Association
The government’s much-anticipated complete overhaul of Child Youth and Family leaves many big questions unanswered, the Public Service Association says. More >>
PSA calls off strike action after negotiating deal
Thursday, 7 April 2016, 2:27 pm | PSA
The Public Service Association has negotiated an end to its dispute with the three Auckland Metropolitan District Health Boards. More >>
642 staff missing from Auckland public hospitals
Wednesday, 6 April 2016, 10:32 am | Public Service Association
Silhouettes representing 642 missing Auckland public health workers will be put up outside Auckland City Hospital today. More >>
Concerns for court staff over work-from-home plan
Monday, 4 April 2016, 2:54 pm | Public Service Association
Collections officers, other court staff and members of the public may be put at unnecessary risk as the Ministry of Justice confirms specialist collections staff will now work from home. More >>
$8m Serco agreement should spell end to privatisation
Monday, 4 April 2016, 2:41 pm | Public Service Association
The deal between Corrections and private prison operator Serco over its chaotic management of Mount Eden prison is a fitting end to a shambolic episode, the Public Service Association says. More >>
PSA fully engaged in IRD’s Business Transformation project
Monday, 4 April 2016, 2:01 pm | Public Service Association
Unions will be involved with the Inland Revenue Department’s Business Transformation project at every step of the way to ensure a just transition to new ways of working, the PSA says. More >>
No attempt made by Auckland DHBs to bridge funding gap
Friday, 1 April 2016, 10:51 am | Public Service Association
The three Auckland district health boards have made no attempt to approach Health Minister Jonathan Coleman for extra funding to provide 7-day services, the Public Service Association says. More >>
Thousands to walk off the job after notices issued
Wednesday, 23 March 2016, 4:39 pm | PSA
The Public Service Association has today sent strike notices to the three Auckland District Health Boards over the failure to settle a new collective agreement. More >>
Regular reviews of mental health services needed
Tuesday, 22 March 2016, 9:20 am | Public Service Association
After a series of vicious cuts to mental health services, Cantabrians will be welcoming news of additional government investment - but the PSA says regular reviews are now needed. More >>
Minister called on to mediate in Auckland DHBs dispute
Tuesday, 22 March 2016, 12:10 am | Public Service Association
Health minister Jonathan Coleman’s the last chance for an end to the Auckland Allied Health dispute, the Public Service Association says - and it’s calling on him to break the deadlock. More >>
