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FULL BENCH REJECTS GOVERNMENT'S DELAY APPLICATION 22 December 2004 Earlier today PSA appeared before the Full Bench of the South Australian Industrial Relations Commission following a Government application to vary Directions given by the Commission on 17 December 2004. A MAJOR STEP FORWARD FOR WOMEN 16 December 2004 Earlier today PSA attended a Direction's Hearing before the Full Bench of the SA Industrial relations Commission relating to the final salary increase and Paid maternity Leave. GOVERNMENT OPPOSES "APPLICATION FOR DISCOVERY" 13 December 2004 PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon, Assistant General Secretary Nev Kitchen and Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher attended a Directions Hearing before the Full Industrial Relations Commission of South Australia earlier today. PSA TO ATTEND DIRECTIONS HEARING 9 December 2004 The PSA has received notification from the Full Industrial Relations Commission of South Australia advising that a directions hearing will be held on Monday, 13 December 2004 at 9.00 am. 3.5% INTERIM AWARD INCREASE TO BE PAID TODAY 9 December 2004 The majority of Public Sector workers covered by the 'SA Government (Public Sector Salaried Employees) Salaries Interim Award' can look forward to receiving the recently awarded 3.5% Interim Award payment today. PSA MEETS WITH HEALTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE 2 December 2004 On Monday 29th November Jan McMahon, General Secretary and Gayle Peak, Assistant Chief Industrial Officer met with Jim Birch, Chief Executive and Rod Bishop, Director Corporate Services. A NEW CAR FOR $7000 26 November 2004 On Tuesday, the House of Assembly passed legislation that would enable MP's to receive taxpayer subsidised cars for $7,000 a year. 3.5% INTERIM AWARD PAYMENT UPDATE 15 November 2004 The Industrial Registrar is scheduled to "Settle the Minutes" on Monday morning, 15 November 2004. CHRISTMAS DAY 2004 2 November 2004 PSA wrote to Government regarding pay arrangements for working on Christmas Day, as the following Monday, 27 December, is regarded as a public holiday, not Saturday 25 December. COMMISSION MAKES INTERIM AWARD 29 October 2004 Deputy President Hampton today made an Interim Award which provides for a 3.5% pay increase from the first pay day on or after 1 October 2004. INTERIM AWARD 27 October 2004 PSA appeared before Deputy President Hampton in the Industrial Relations Commission on 26 October 2004. GOVERNMENT DELAYING TACTICS 25 October 2004 PSA has submitted a re-drafted Interim Award to the Commission, taking into account those matters agreed during the Directions Hearing. INTERIM AWARD UPDATE 21 October 2004 PSA attended a Directions Hearing regarding the Interim Award for the 3.5% per cent pay increase. RECRUITMENT COMPETITION 21 October 2004 PSA will be giving prizes during November for members who recruit new members to the Association. SALARY SACRIFICE UPDATE 7 October 2004 PSA fights for members who have been disadvantaged due to changes to Salary Sacrifice arrangements. COMMISSION AGREES TO INTERIM AWARD 6 October 2004 The Full Bench of the Industrial Relations Commission today agreed with PSA's application for an interim Award. IRC HEARS CASE FOR INTERIM AWARD 30 September 2004 The PSA and Government today appeared before the Industrial Relations Commission regarding the long running wages and conditions dispute. EB - NO OUTCOME YET 29 September 2004 A Full Bench of the Industrial Relations Commission recommended that the option of a short Enterprise Agreement be considered by Government and the PSA. PUBLIC HOLIDAY WORK 23 September 2004 The PSA is in negotiations with Government, especially Department of Health, over shift workers' rights and conditions. NEW SHORT-TERM ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED 22 September 2004 The PSA appeared before the Full Bench of the South Australian Industrial Relations Commission today. PAY EQUITY INTERNATIONAL WEEK 16 September 2004 Public Services International has nominated 4th to the 8th October as Pay Equity International Week. We urge women members to raise the awareness of pay equity and to celebrate the work of women and their trade unions in improving the wages and conditions of women. FULL BENCH STATEMENT 15 September 2004 PSA appeared before a Full Bench of the SA Industrial Relations Commission today. The Commission President delivered a statement. FULL BENCH HEARS PSA CASE FOR INTERIM INCREASE 9 September 2004 A Full Bench of the Industrial relations Commission today heard PSA's application for an interim increase with effect from 1 October 2004. OCPE REVIEW - REAL CONCERNS FOR WHOLE OF PUBLIC SECTOR 8 September 2004 Despite today's Advertiser report that the main impact was on Executives, the recommendations in the report are significant for all Public Sector Workers. WAGES & CONDITIONS UPDATE 2 September 2004 A Voluntary Conference was convened earlier this week by Commissioner Doyle to explore whether any prospect existed to progress Enterprise Bargaining negotiations. FULL BENCH TO HEAR PAY CLAIM 25 August 2004 A Full Bench comprising the President, His Honor, Judge Jennings, Deputy President Bartel and Deputy President Hampton has been established and will hear PSA's application for an interim Award expeditiously. EB - AFTER THE BALLOT 23 August 2004 An Industrial Relations Commission Conference was held before Commissioner Doyle on Monday 23 August 2004 to report back on developments. EB - THE WAY FORWARD 18 August 2004 The Government's Enterprise Bargaining offer was comprehensively rejected in a ballot which saw only 5463 employees support the Government's proposal. MASSIVE 'NO' VOTE 16 August 2004 On Monday 16 August 2004, South Australian public sector workers overwhelmingly rejected the State Government's Enterprise Bargaining pay offer. GOVERNMENT GETS IT WRONG AGAIN 6 August 2004 Many members have contacted PSA yesterday and today after failing to receive ballot papers. NOW HAVE YOUR SAY 2 August 2004 This is the vote that the Government did not want you to have. EB 2004 - BALLOT POSTED 30 JULY 30 July 2004 An Industrial Relations Commission Conference was held on 28 July as a result of PSA concerns that Government was not complying with Commission Recommendations to amend misleading material issued by Government. EB 2004 - IRC UPDATE 29 July 2004 On 23 July 2004, Commissioner Doyle issued recommendations that Government amend misleading documentation sent out to employees. Government did not do this. ON-CALL ALLOWANCES 28 July 2004 The PSA advised in a brief dated 21 July 2004 that the On Call Allowances proposed in Governments' proposed Enterprise Agreement (subject to ballot) decreased the allowances by 10 cents as and from 1 October 2004. GOVERNMENT TOLD TO GET IT'S FACTS RIGHT 26 July 2004 Recently the Government distributed a "Fact Sheet" for the Wages Parity Ballot. This document was both wrong and totally misleading. REDEPLOYEES NOT TO GET PAY RISES 23 July 2004 The Government's proposed South Australian Government Wages Parity (Salaried) Enterprises Agreement 2004 includes changes to Redeployment Practices. ALLOWANCES INCREASED 19 July 2004 A variety of allowances are to be increased from the first pay period on or after 27 July 2004. SHIFT WORK AND LEAVE 16 July 2004 Your entitlements for shift work, leave loading and recreation leave. GOVERNMENT GETS ITS "FACTS" WRONG 13 July 2004 The PSA has just seen the Government so-called "Fact Sheet" for the Wages Parity ballot. ENTERPRISE BARGAINING - WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE NO! 2 July 2004 The Government has refused to vary its offer since the 10th February 2004. ENTERPRISE BARGAINING - INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION UPDATE 30 June 2004 The PSA and Government representatives attended a further Voluntary Conference before Commissioner Doyle in the SA Industrial Relations Commission on Tuesday 29th June 2004. INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMISSION UPDATE - EB 28 June 2004 The PSA and Government representatives attended a Voluntary Conference before Commissioner Doyle in the SA Industrial Relations Commission on Wednesday 23 June 2004. EB - IRC PROCEEDINGS 23 June 2004 An Enterprise Bargaining Industrial Relations Commission Conference will be held today, 23 June 2004. GOVERNMENT REFUSES TO NEGOTIATE 18 June 2004 PSA appeared before Deputy President Hampton of the South Australian Industrial Relations Commission on 17 June to report on progress in relation to Enterprise Bargaining negotiations. MEMBERS WELCOME IRC DECISION 15 June 2004 On Friday 11 June 2004, PSA Worksite Representatives met and endorsed a number of motions in relation to Enterprise Bargaining 2004. PSA WAGE CAMPAIGN VINDICATED 10 June 2004 The PSA has been vindicated by an Industrial Relations Commission for the State Government to resume negotiations. SAFE WORK WEEK 10 June 2004 For the first time UTLC, Workplace Services, WorkCover, and Business SA have come together to create one major OHS event for South Australia - Safe Work 2004 - Working Together. Further details of PSA involvement is available here and full details of the events for the week are available here. EB - WHAT ABOUT US, MINISTER? 6 June 2004 In late breaking news, the State Government has offered a 16.5% pay increase over 3 years to Nurses. (Average 5.5% per annum) STATE GOVERNMENT BUDGET-EB REPORT 27 May 2004 PSA comment on the State Budget plus an update on the Industrial Relations Commission hearing on the EB dispute. ENTERPRISE BARGAINING 2004 26 May 2004 On 27 May, the South Australian Industrial Relations Commission will conduct a further hearing in relation to the State Government's application for a new Award. SA GOVERNMENT URGED TO BALLOT PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS 19 May 2004 At the State Library today an alliance of Unions and the Employee Ombudsman joined with members in urging the State Government to take its wages offer to a ballot. SALARY SACRIFICE SUCCESS 14 May 2004 The Federal Government has announced that grants will be made to Health Units to assist members who have lost pay as a result of Salary Sacrifice changes. WORKSITE VISITS 12 May 2004 The Industrial Relations Commission will sit on 27th May. ENTERPRISE BARGAINING 2004 7 May 2004 On Thursday 6 May, PSA and other employee representatives attended the Industrial Relations Commission. MEMBERS TO ESCALATE EB CAMPAIGN 2004 5 May 2004 Yesterday, PSA Worksite Representatives met to discuss the current Enterprise Bargaining campaign. PUBLIC SECTOR WAGES DISPUTE CLOSES PRISONS 4 May 2004 On Monday, 3 May, Yatala Labor Prison, Women's Prison and the Adelaide Remand Centre were shut down by a snap strike of Corrections Services Officers. TRANSPORT MEMBERS WALK OFF THE JOB 29 April 2004 Transport members have joined the Public Sector wage campaign closing down the Adelaide Customer Service Centre in Adelaide. ENTERPRISE BARGAINING 2004 - PUT IT TO THE VOTE! 27 April 2004 The PSA has called on the Industrial Relations Minister Michael Wright to ballot Public Sector workers over its pay offer. MINISTER WRIGHT GOES MISSING IN ACTION 22 April 2004 On 21 April, PSA Professional members attempted to meet with Minister Wright. ON THE WAY TO A NON MEMBERS' FEE 15 April 2004 On Wednesday 14th April, a long-awaited decision was handed down. This provided for the establishment of a Bargaining Agent's Fee (BAF) for non-unionists. SALARY SACRIFICE UPDATE 14 April 2004 PSA continues to work with the Salary Sacrifice Working Group. PSA MEETS WITH MINISTER FOR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES 14 April 2004 PSA met with the Minister on 7 April. Topics discussed included child protection and homelessness. EB CAMPAIGN CONTINUES 14 April 2004 PSA Worksite Representatives last week reported strong support from members to continue the current EB campaign, and voted to escalate the campaign. COURTS AFFECTED BY PSA WAGES CAMPAIGN 7 April 2004 Sheriffs Officers and Courts Reporters at Sir Samuel Way Building walked off the job this morning as part of the PSA campaign. ENTERPRISE BARGAINING 2004 MEMBERSHIP SURVEY 6 April 2004 Please complete this survey to assist decisions regarding the forms of escalation in this campaign. PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM UNIT 5 April 2004 PSA President Lindsay Oxlad and General Secretary Jan McMahon attended the Economic Growth Summit on Saturday 3rd of April 2004. THE STOPPAGE AND BEYOND 29 March 2004 Thank you to the many thousands of members who took the hard decision not to go to work on Friday 26 March 2004. MINISTER WRIGHT WRONG 29 March 2004 The PSA calls upon the Government to revise its latest pay offer. SUCCESSFUL STOPPAGE 26 March 2004 PSA members right across the state showed overwhelming support for Friday's stoppage. STRIKE GOES AHEAD 25 March 2004 The public sector-wide stoppage on Friday 26 March will go ahead. STOPWORK - 26 MARCH 2004 25 March 2004 Protocols for the Public Sector strike by PSA members on Friday 26 March. IRC CONFERENCE REPORT 24 March 2004 The parties appeared before Deputy President Hampton in the South Australian Industrial Relations Commission yesterday. IRC CONFERENCE 19 March 2004 Government negotiators and PSA officials appeared before Deputy President Hampton of the South Australian Industrial Relations Commission today to report back on the current wages dispute. NO REVISED OFFER, YET AGAIN 17 March 2004 On Tuesday 16 March, PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon, Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher and Industrial Officer Simon Johnson met with Government negotiators in an attempt to resolve the current Enterprise Bargaining dispute. EB 2004 UPDATE - SA vs VIC 16 March 2004 Members are aware that the South Australian Government EB offer is for 3.5 % pa, with 4% pa for ASO 1-3 or equivalent. COMMISSION OUTCOME 12 March 2004 PSA appeared before Deputy President Hampton Anthe Industrial Relations Commission yesterday. DAY OF ACTION - 26 MARCH 2004 10 March 2004 Friday 26 March has been determined for the state-wide Public Sector stoppage for all PSA members covered by the Wages Parity EB negotiations. GOVERNMENT GETS IT WRONG 8 March 2004 PSA members have been offended by the Premier's attack on the PSA and other unions, as reported in today's media. SALARY SACRIFICE CHAOS 5 March 2004 Changes to salary sacrifice arrangements are expected to apply to members in Health units from 1 April. CAMPAIGN CONTINUES 3 March 2004 The PSA appeared at a Voluntary Conference in the Industrial relations Commission today before Deputy President Peter Hampton. PUBLIC SECTOR DISPUTE 27 February 2004. PSA representatives and Government negotiators appeared before Deputy President Hampton of the Industrial Relations Commission today. PSA WELCOMES INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION PROPOSALS 25 February 2004 The long running public sector wages dispute has taken another turn with the dispute going before the Industrial Relations Commission. RALLY AN OVERWHELMING SUCCESS 24 February 2004 Over two thousand PSA members attended the membership rally today at the Dom Polski Centre. ATTEND THE RALLY 23 February 2004 As expected, some Agency intimidation has surfaced. 'A FAIR DEAL' - WHAT THE GOVERNMENT HAS NOT ADVISED 23 February 2004 Tasmanian offer consistent with PSA claim. RALLY ARRANGEMENTS 20 February 2004 The PSA has ensured that all facilities are available for members attending the Rally on February 24. HEALTH WORKERS - ATTEND THE RALLY 20 February 2004 Health members should not be bluffed by attempts by sections of Health Management to hinder attendance at the PSA Members Rally on 24 February. MASS MEETING OF MEMBERS 16 February 2004 Details of mass PSA rally set for 24 February 2004. 'ESCALATE CAMPAIGN' SAY REPS 11 February 2004 PSA Worksite Reps met today to receive reports on the latest government offer. PUBLIC SECTOR DISPUTE CONTINUES! 10 February 2004 The long running Public Sector dispute remains unresolved. EB UPDATE 2004 6 February 2004 PSA this morning met Government negotiators at a PSA called meeting to progress Enterprise Barging negotiations. POTENTIAL ENERGY CRISIS 6 February 2004 PSA urges all members to support a government request by turning off computers, photocopiers and other electrical equipment. CAMPAIGN CONTINUES 6 February 2004 PSA members have overwhelmingly voted to maintain the current wages campaign. GOVERNMENT FAILS TO IMPROVE OFFER 4 February 2004 On Wednesday 4th February PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon, President Lindsay Oxlad and other PSA officials attended a meeting of the Single Bargaining Centre (SBC) to continue negotiations with Government for a new Enterprise Agreement. POLICE SUPPORT STAFF JOIN WAGES CAMPAIGN 2 February 2004 Police support staff have joined the campaign for a fairer wage deal for the public sector. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS - NO UNPAID WORK 30 January 2004 Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) cannot be lost. CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS JOIN WAGES CAMPAIGN 29 January 2004 South Australian prisons will be locked down from today as Correctional Services Officers stage rolling stoppages as part of an escalation of the Public Sector Wages Campaign. SAHT/AHA/SACHA MEMBERS COMMENCE BANS 29 January 2004 Housing members have commenced bans in support of the 'Fair Deal" campaign. SECURITY ISSUES 29 January 2004 The security of PSA members is of paramount importance. There are inherent risks for members. A FAIR DEAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE - OFFER REJECTED 28 January 2004 At 9.30 this morning PSA was provided with a revised government offer. The offer is inadequate and insulting and has been rejected. ENTERPRISE BARGAINING UPDATE 22 January 2004 An overwhelming number of PSA Worksite Representatives attended the PSA EB meeting today. Worksite Representatives from across the public sector both metropolitan and country met to discuss progress in regard to the current enterprise bargaining claim. SPEED CAMERA CAMPAIGN UNDERWAY 6 January 2004 From today PSA staff will target the Government’s speed camera revenue by highlighting selected camera locations around the metropolitan area with signs urging motorists to drive safety. LANDS TITLES OFFICE BANS OVERTIME 6 January 2004 Lands Titles Office staff have voted to ban overtime from today after being requested to work overtime three out of five days this week to deal with a backlog of house and land sales. |
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