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ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT CERTIFIED 21 December 2006 The South Australian Government Wages Parity (Salaried) Enterprise Agreement 2006 was certified today. ENTERPRISE BARGAINING AGREEMENT TO BE CERTIFIED 20 December 2006 Jan McMahon, PSA General Secretary, has signed the South Australian Government Wages Parity (Salaried) Enterprise Agreement 2006 on behalf of PSA members. PSA 2006 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 20 December 2006 The PSA continued to provide industrial representation for members in 2006, gaining significant achievements. NEW PROFESSIONAL STRUCTURE WAS ALWAYS TO BE REVIEWED 19 December 2006 On 12 December 2006 the PSA restated that the classification criteria for the Professional Stream (PO) and Medical Scientists (MeS) as proposed by government were always to be reviewed. ENTERPRISE BARGAINING CONFIRMATION OF BALLOT 12 December 2006 The PSA has received confirmation from the State Electoral Office of the ballot result for the SA Government Wages Parity (Salaried) Enterprise Agreement 2006. NEW PROFESSIONAL STRUCTURE TO BE IMPLEMENTED 12 December 2006 Following on from the resounding "YES" vote from government employees for the 2006 Enterprise Agreement, the new structure for those in the Professional Stream and Medical Scientists will soon be implemented, back-dated to the 1st pay day on or after the 1st October 2006. ENTERPRISE BARGAINING - OVERWHELMING YES VOTE 11 December 2006 The ballot for the South Australian Government Wages Parity (Salaried) Enterprise Agreement closed at 9.00 am Friday, 8 December. NOVITA C. A. BALLOT - 66% NO VOTE 11 December 2006 The vote count of the Novita management offer through a Employee Collective Agreement showed that of 195 valid votes counted, 130 were "NO", 65 were "YES". PSA MEETS MINISTER WEATHERILL 7 December 2006 Earlier today, PSA President Lindsay Oxlad, General secretary Jan McMahon, Assistant General Secretary Nev Kitchin, Industrial Officers Simon Johnson and Steve Acton met with the Hon. Jay Weatherill, Minister Assisting the Premier in Cabinet Business and Public Sector Management. DISABILITY SERVICES REFORM TASK FORCE 7 December 2006 The PSA has attended the first Disability Services Reform Task Force meeting. NEW RANGERS FOR GREATER PARK PROTECTION 1 December 2006 The PSA is pleased to note that the State Government has committed an extra $3.67 million over 4 years to fund 20 new Ranger positions. RALLY SUCCESS 30 November 2006 Earlier today, a rally was held in Elder Park as part of the Nationwide protest against the Howard Government's repressive Industrial Relations laws. VOTE YES! 29 November 2006 The Enterprise Bargaining ballot will conclude Friday 8th December 2006 at 9.00 am. SHARED SERVICES PRINCIPLES MEETING 28 November 2006 On 24 November, the PSA met with Department Treasury and Finance (DTF) representatives as part of the consultative process for the transfer of parts of DAIS to DTF and to discuss the development of Shared Services across the Public Sector. NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION 28 November 2006 Only two days to go to the National day of Union and Community Action at Elder Park Adelaide and major regional areas. VOTE YES 27 November 2006 members in 'Parity' areas would by now have received a ballot paper from the State Electoral Office in relation to the Government's Enterprise Bargaining offer. SBC MEETING EB 2006 17 November 2006 Today a Single Bargaining Centre (SBC) meeting was conducted to formally discuss the Government's new Wages Parity Agreement offer for salaried employees. HEALTH RECLASSIFICATION CONFIRMED 17 November 2006 Early this morning, the PSA was advised that the Department of Health will honour the General manager, Flinders Medical Centre's decision to reclassify Radiographers, Sonographers and Technicians in Medical Imaging. NATIONAL DAY OF UNION AND COMMUNITY ACTION 16 November 2006 Full details of PSA buses for Thursday 30 November have been released. NEW PROFESSIONAL STRUCTURE EB2006 16 November 2006 Improvements to the Work Level Definitions have been negotiated by the PSA to ensure increased promotional opportunities and improvements in pay for PSA members. HIGH COURT CHALLENGE TO WORKCHOICES 15 November 2006 The High Court yesterday rejected the challenge by State Governments and Unions against the WorkChoices legislation. PSA MEETS WITH DFC 15 November 2006 The PSA has had discussions concerning the Flexitime arrangements and the "Saved Clause" Housing Trust Flexibility Arrangements. PSA WINS FOR RADIOLOGY STAFF 10 November 2006 The PSA has won the Flinders Medical Centre reclassification dispute. NATIONAL DAY OF UNION AND COMMUNITY ACTION 10 November 2006 November 30th - the National Day of Action - is approaching fast. Regional venues have been confirmed. MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORK PID REVIEW 9 November 2006 The PSA is now in the position to negotiate a review process with the relevant Regional Industrial Forums. PSA MEETS WITH YOUTH JUSTICE DIRECTOR 8 November 2006 PSA met withe Families SA Youth Justice Director on Monday 6 November to address staff security issues. STATEWIDE PUBLIC PATHOLOGY SERVICES 7 November 2006 The PSA is seeking an urgent meeting with the Chief Executive of the Department of Health in relation to the recent announcement of amalgamating SouthPath, IMVS and Women's & Children's Pathology Services into one statewide public pathology service. PSA EB 2006 UPDATE 3 November 2006 Member feedback regarding the Government EB 2006 offer continues to be supportive. PSA REFERS RADIOGRAPHERS DISPUTE TO THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION 1 November 2006 The PSA is currently in dispute with the South Australian Government's Department of Health (DOH). EB 2006 UPDATE 31 October 2006 Public Sector Workforce Relations has provided correspondence which compares the proposed PO structure to Allied Health Professionals employed in the Tasmanian public sector. NATIONAL DAY OF UNION AND COMMUNITY ACTION 30 October 2006 Thursday, November
30, Elder Park Adelaide and regional sites from 8 am. This is an
event hosted by unions and broadcast right across the country.
PSA MATERNITY LEAVE WIN 27 October 2006 PSA has achieved an early commencement date for the increased paid maternity leave that is a key part of the Government's 2006 EB offer. PSA SECURES EXTRA RESOURCES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE 26 October 2006 Earlier this year the Office of the Public Advocate (OPA) was provided with additional resources that would assist with workloads. These resources were provided following the commencement of industrial action within the OPA. EXCLUSIONS FROM THE PO STREAM - EB OFFER 20 October 2006 The PSA is aware that a number of members have professional qualifications an are employed in non-PSO classification streams. PSA MEMBERS WIN AGAIN 20 October 2006 PSA action means that Ward Clerks in Julia Farr Services will be reclassified to ASO2. SIGNIFICANT PAY INCREASES FOR PROFESSIONALS 18 October 2006 The PSA has been able to secure a new Professional structure that benefits all Professionals across the Public Sector. PROFESSIONAL PROGRESSION 18 October 2006 The PSA is working with Government to ensure that the new Work Level definitions give members greater opportunities for classification advancement. EB 2006 SBC MEETING 17 October 2006 PSA today attended a Single Bargaining Centre meeting and met with Minister Weatherill. EB 2006 OFFER SUPPORTED 16 October 2006 On Monday, 16 October 2006, PSA Council determined to advise Government of PSA support for the recent EB 2006 offer. GOVERNMENT E.B. OFFER 11 October 2006 On Thursday 5 October 2006 the Government provided the PSA with its 102 page offer to State Government workers. For Professional and Medical Scientists this includes a new career structure. EB OFFER RECEIVED 5 October 2006 PSA has now received an offer in response to the EB2006 claim. A copy of the government offer is available here. PSA MEETS WITH CHIEF EXECUTIVE DPC 27 September 2006 Senior PSA Officials this afternoon met with Warren McCann, Chief Executive, Department Premier and Cabinet concerning changes arising from the Budget. PSA BUDGET UPDATE 26 September 2006 Senior PSA Officials have been involved in a variety of meetings resulting from the State Budget last week. PSA officials involved in these meetings were President Lindsay Oxlad, General Secretary Jan McMahon, Assistant General Secretary Nev Kitchin and Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher. PSA MEETS WITH MINISTER FOR CORRECTIONAL SERVICES 26 September 2006 On Monday 25 September PSA met with The Hon Carmel Zollo MLC, Minister for Correctional Services to discuss last week's budget announcement of the building of a new $411 million Correctional services Precinct near Murray Bridge and the Pre-Release Centre at Cavan. TRANSITION: DAIS-DTEI 26 September 2006 On Monday 25th September 2006 PSA President Mr Lindsay Oxlad and PSA Industrial Officer Michael thorpe met with DTEI Chief Executive Mr Jim Hallion to hear details of approaches to the transition of significant DAIS Business Units into DTEI. BUDGET UPDATE 22 September 2006 PSA officials and Industrial staff are currently visiting the most significantly affected worksites and establishing members views and concerns regarding the Budget. STATE BUDGET REPORT 21 September 2006 The Treasurer, the Hon Kevin Foley MP today delivered the 2006-07 State Budget. EB UPDATE - SBC MEETING 21 September 2006 The first Single Bargaining Centre (SBC) meeting was conducted on Wednesday 20 September 2006 to formally commence negotiations to the development of a new Wages Parity Agreement for salaried employees to replace the existing arbitrated award which expires on 30 September 2006. NEW SCHOOLS FOR NORTHERN SUBURBS 20 September 2006 The PSA attended a briefing with the Minister of Education where it was announced that a number of capital works initiatives were to be funded providing improved facilities for South Australian students. PUBLIC SERVICE STAFF NUMBERS 19 September 2006 The Treasurer today made a Ministerial Statement to Parliament regarding public servant numbers. PSA OBTAINS RE-ASSURANCE ON NO FORCED REDUNDANCIES 14 September 2006 The PSA has received a re-assurance from the Premier regarding the State Government's commitment to its policy of no forced redundancies in the Public Sector. PSA POLICY POSITION On the STATE BUDGET 13 September 2006 Monday's edition of the 'Advertiser' carried a report regarding possible changes in the Public Sector arising from the 2006 State Budget. The PSA policy position on what the Budget needs to provide is available here. NOVITA MANAGEMENT USES WORKCHOICES TO BAN PSA 11 September 2006 PSA members at Novita (formerly Crippled Children's Association) joined with staff at a breakfast meeting this morning to express concern over Novita management moves to use new WorkChoices rules to ban PSA representatives from meeting staff on work sites. PSA CALL CENTRE CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE 8 September 2006 The Public Service Association is in the process of establishing a Consultative Committee for Call Centre members. REVIEW APPEAL PROCEDURES - SAHC ACT. 8 September 2006 Following the creation of the three Regional Metropolitan Health Boards on 1st of July 2004, a review of the Reclassification, Promotion and Administrative Appeal procedures was undertaken by the Department of Health. CAVAN TRAINING CENTRE SECURE !! 7 September 2006 GSL security guards commenced patrolling the perimeter of Cavan Training Centre at 7pm last night as a result of action taken by members. STATE BUDGET 6 September 2006 The Treasurer will deliver the State Budget on Thursday, 21 September 2006. INCREASE IN FAMILY CARERS LEAVE 31 August 2006 Earlier this year the SA Public Sector Salaried Employees Award was varied to include provisions which came from the Family Leave Test Case. PSA SECURES SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT AT YATALA 30 August 2006 On Monday, 28 August, PSA members voted not to unlock at Yatala Labour Prison as a result of management failing to provide a full complement of staff. SAFEWORK CONDITIONS WIN 25 August 2006 PSA action has secured employment conditions for members who transferred from WorkCover to SafeWork from 1 January this year. PSA CAMPAIGN TO VALUE PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS. 24 August 2006 The Public Service Association has further expanded its significant advertising campaign to highlight the value of public sector workers to our State. Bus shelter posters have now been placed at prominent main road sites in metropolitan Adelaide. (Earlier reference is here) COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT DECISION TIME AT NOVITA 23 August 2006 Members have expressed disappointment that despite amending their log of claims through a negotiation process management refuses to negotiate further. UNSUNG HEROES RECEIVE MUCH DESERVED RECOGNITION 21 August 2006 School Services Officers - the unsung heroes of the public education system - are being applauded and thanked for heir efforts during a national week of recognition. WORKCOVER RESTRUCTURING 17 August 2006 On 2nd August, PSA/CPSU instigated a discussion within the Consultative Group related to staff who are displaced as a result of the Workplace Injury restructure. WEEKEND OVERTIME RATES PART-TIME EMPLOYEES 15 August 2006 Recently the PSA became aware of part-time employees who were not being paid correctly for occasional work on Saturdays and Sundays. PSA MEETS WITH MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND FURTHER EDUCATION. 14 August 2006 On Monday 7th August 2006, the Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education Paul Caica met with PSA President Lindsay Oxlad, Vice-President Bev Martin and Assistant Chief Industrial Officer Gayle Peak. EB 2006 UPDATE 7 August 2006 Senior PSA Officials met with Government representatives on Thursday, 3 August, regarding the EB 2006 claim. SUPER VOTES 3 August 2006 Elections are to be held for Board positions within the South Australian Superannuation Board and FundsSA. PSA SAVES YOU EVEN MORE MONEY - METRO TICKETS FOR SALE 31 July 2006 PSA now sells discounted Metro Tickets. INTEGRITY OF PSA 26 July 2006 The PSA is an organisation whose elected officials are required to act with propriety in the best interests of members. SPECIAL LEAVE WITH PAY FOR DEFENCE RESERVISTS 26 July 2006 Recently the PSA wrote to the Chief Executive of DAIS raising concerns raised by members who are in the Defence Reserves seeking an increase in the Special Leave With Pay entitlement from 20 days to 30 days per annum. DISBANDING OF WORKCOVER UNIT 21 July 2006 The PSA/CPSU has formally written to the Corporation to firmly oppose WorkCover's proposal to reduce its active involvement in the enforcement and compliance of employers' obligations under Section 58B/C of the Act. PSA EXPANDS ITS CAMPAIGN TO VALUE PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS. 12 July 2006 Today, the Public Service Association expanded its significant advertising campaign to highlight the value of public sector workers to our State.Three new bill boards, in addition to the current eight already erected, have been placed at prominent main road sites in metropolitan Adelaide. PSA SUBMISSIONS 10 July 2006 The PSA has commissioned three pieces of research relating to the Budget Spending Review announced recently by the Minister Assisting the Premier in Cabinet Business and Public Sector Management. WORKCOVER CUTS 7 July 2006 At it's June meeting the WorkCover Board decided to dismantle the Employee Advocate Unit and to abolish two liaison positions. ALLIED HEALTH STRATEGY 7 July 2006 As part of our regular process for continuous improvement the PSA is examining an Allied Health strategy to address the many issues raised by members in recent months. RECREATION LEAVE LOADING ADJUSTMENT 6 July 2006 The ceiling that applies to annual leave loading has been increased to $613.60 from 1st July 2006 (previously $594.50) TRANSFER OF COUNTRY HEALTH EMPLOYEES 6 July 2006 The PSA has been informed that the Office for Country Health and the 7 Country Health Regions ceased to exist on 30th June 2006 due to the establishment of Country Health SA Incorporated. DISABILITY SERVICES SA REFORM UPDATE No. 1 3 July 2006 The PSA is ensuring that all issues and concerns arising from the Public Sector Reform in DFC including the proposed changes to the Disability Sector are addressed and/or resolved. PSA MEETS WITH MINISTER WEATHERILL 27 June 2006 On 26 June PSA President Lindsay Oxlad and General Secretary Jan McMahon met with the Hon. Jay Weatherill, Minister assisting the Premier for Cabinet Business and Public Sector Management. PSA CONSULTATION WITH HEALTH 27 June 2006 PSA officials met with senior Department of Health staff on 23rd June. PSA CONSULTATION WITH DECS 26 June 2006 The PSA met with DECS on Tuesday 20th June and a number of issues were discussed. FREEZE, CAP OR CEILING? NO MINISTER! 22 June 2006 Members are well aware of the Government's review of Agency budgets and the preparation being undertaken in the lead up to the September 2006 State budget. SAY NO TO UNFAIR WORK LAWS 20 June 2006 A rally is to be held at 12 noon, 28 June at Victoria Square Adelaide. EB 2006 CLAIM 19 June 2006 The PSA has lodged its Enterprise Bargaining claim for 2006. CPSU ELECTION RESULTS 19 June 2006 The Australian Electoral Commission Returning Officer,. Mr Stephen Gordge, has declared the election for Councilor positions. PSA ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN 16 June 2006 The Public Service Association today unveiled the first phase of a significant new advertising campaign to highlight the value of public sector workers to our State. MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORK PSO1 AND 2 POSITION INFORMATION DOCUMENTS. 15 June 2006 The process of developing agreed PSO1 and PSO2 Position Information Documents (PIDS) for Mental Health Social Work has taken longer than expected. COLES AND WOOLWORTHS CARDS 7 June 2006 The announcement that PSA members van now shop at major stores and save money has been over-whelmingly received. PSA MEMBERSHIP - ALL THE BENEFITS AT NO COST 6 June 2006 Use your membership card to advantage and your PSA membership costs you nothing. DISABILITY REFORM 5 June 2006 The PSA is ensuring that all issues and concerns arising from the Public Sector reform in DFC and the proposed changes to the disability sector are addressed and/or resolved promptly. SINGLE COUNTRY HEALTH SERVICE REFORM PROCESS BEGINS 2 June 2006 A two day conference has provided an opportunity for Regional Country SA to have input into the process for country health reform. PSA MEETS WITH NEW DTEI CHIEF EXECUTIVE 1 June 2006 On Tuesday 30 May 2006 PSA President Lindsay Oxlad and industrial Officer Michael Thorpe met with the new Chief Executive for DTEI. PSA RESPONDS TO 'THE ADVERTISER' 31 May 2006 The Advertiser editorial on Friday 26 May mentioned the PSA specifically in critical terms. SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS IN CYFS 30 May 2006 PSA members working in CYFS have a commitment to providing care and support to children and adolescents in crisis. MODBURY HOSPITAL PROJECT 29 May 2006 The PSA met with senior officers of the SA Department of Health on Wednesday 24 May to discuss the return of the Modbury Hospital to the SA State Government Health Care system. HOUSING REFORM 26 May 2006 The PSA is ensuring that all issues and concerns arising from public sector reform in DFC and the proposed changes to the Housing sector are addressed and resolved promptly. PSA REPRESENTATION IN DFEEST 25 May 2006 PSA is working hard to improve PSA representations in DFEEST. TVSP's FOR REDEPLOYEES A WASTE OF GOVERNMENT MONEY 24 May 2006 Cabinet this week approved a Targeted Voluntary Separation Package (TVSP) to apply immediately to currently identified redeployees. ODPP ORGANISATIONAL REVIEW & WORKLOADS UPDATE 2 22 May 2006 The second meeting of the ODPP Consultative Review Committee occurred on 15 May 2006. AGENCY BUDGET REVIEWS 19 May 2006 The Treasurer has commissioned Mr. Greg Smith to review all Agency Budgets. ODPP ORGANISATIONAL REVIEW & WORKLOADS 12 May 2006 PSA Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher and Industrial Officer Josie Barbaro have met with the ODPP General Manager. WORK CHOICES UPDATE 9 May 2006 The High Court challenge to the Work Choices legislation is currently underway. HOUSING, FAMILIES & DISABILITY SERVICES REALIGNMENT CONSULTATION 9 May 2006 The PSA attended a further briefing on Thursday 4th May in relation to proposed changes to Housing and Disability Services. ODPP ORGANISATIONAL REVIEW 5 May 2006 The first meeting of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution Organisational Review Task Force was held on Wednesday 3 May 2006. HOUSING, FAMILIES & DISABILITY SERVICES 3 May 2006 The PSA was invited to attend a meeting with Minister Jay Weatherill at Parliament House yesterday. PSA - ALL SERVICES RESUME 2 May 2006 The PSA Building at 122 Pirie Street has been slightly damaged. A PUBLIC SECTOR FOR THE FUTURE 21 April 2006 The re-elected Rann Government has made two major decisions which impact upon the future of the Public Sector. DECS CONSULTATIVE MEETING 7 April 2006 On Wednesday 5th April, the PSA met with Senior DECS officials as part of the regular consultative arrangements with the department. MEETING WITH HEALTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE 7 April 2006 PSA officials met with the Chief Executive of Department of Health on Friday 31st March 2006. PSA MEETING WITH TREASURER 6 April 2006 Treasurer Kevin Foley yesterday met with Senior PSA officials, including General secretary Jan McMahon, to advise that he is reviewing future budget expenditure. PSA MEETS MINISTER WEATHERILL 3 April 2006 Senior PSA Officials met with Minister Jay Weatherill on Friday, 31 March 2006 to discuss his new additional role as Minister assisting the Premier in Public Service Management. PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEES 14 March 2006 Part of the work of the PSA Professional Division will be to establish Industrial Committees for specific occupational groups to determine priorities and needs of each group. CPSU/PSA ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT TO BE REGISTERED IN STATE JURISDICTION. 10 March 2006 SSOs should now have received their ballot papers from DECS. CPSU/PSA urges SSOs to vote yes to the new State registered Enterprise Agreement. PSA LAUNCHES MEDIA CAMPAIGN 6 March 2006 PSA today launched a major media campaign. LIBS ANNOUNCE 4,000 JOB CUTS 2 March 2006 Liberal Leader Rob Kerin has advised of his Party's decision to cut 4,000 public sector jobs. PSA SECURES EXTRA RESOURCES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE 1 March 2006 Following implementation of workplace bans, additional resources will be provided to OPA to assist with workloads. CPSU/PSA SECURES GOVERNMENT AGREEMENT TO MOVE TO STATE IR JURISDICTION. 28 February 2006 All parties have now recognised that the current Federal Certified Agreement covering School Services Officers will be registered in the State Industrial relations jurisdiction. PROFESSIONAL DIVISION MEETING 20 February 2006 The next meeting of PSA's Professional Division is scheduled for Friday 24 March 2006. ALLOWANCES AND REIMBURSEMENTS INCREASED FOR PSA MEMBERS 8 February 2006 The State Industrial Relations Commission has approved the application to increase a number of allowances from 23 December 2005. MINISTER HILL MEETS WITH PSA PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS 6 February 2006 The Hon John Hill, Minister for Health met with PSA Professional members as guest speaker at the inaugural PSA Professional Division meeting on Friday, 3 February 2006. FAMILY FRIENDLY LEAVE FOR WORKERS 2 February 2006 Congratulations to SA Unions for the work they have done for workers in the private sector in South Australia through the Industrial Relations Commission of SA in the Family leave test case. PSA AND GOVERNMENT WORK TOGETHER TO PROTECT MEMBERS' CONDITIONS 31 January 2006 In the face of threats to erode conditions of employment resulting from the Federal Government's WorkChoices legislation, the PSA has taken the initiative in ensuring conditions of employment will be protected. WORKCHOICES - AWARD REVIEW TASKFORCE 25 January 2006 The Federal Government has established an Award Review Taskforce to manage the transition to the new Federal Industrial Relations system. PSA MEETS WITH HEALTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE 20 January 2006 PSA representatives met with DOH Jim Birch and Rod Bishop, Director, Human Resources DOH on Friday 13th January 2006. PSA MEETS WITH INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS MINISTER 19 January 2006 Senior PSA Officials met with Industrial Relations Minister, the Hon Michael Wright on Wednesday, 18 January 2006. ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS - THE FACTS 19 January 2006 Misinformation has been circulating about the differences in pay rates achieved by Allied Health Professionals in Tasmania compared with South Australia. PSA PROFESSIONAL DIVISION 17 January 2006 PSA has created a new Professional Division to address specific needs of Professionally qualified members. |
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