News Flash

On Wednesday 24 August 2011 the SA Country Fire Services (CFS) and the Public Service Association (PSA)  held their Employee Working Party (EWP) consultative meeting at the PSA.

A lengthy and at times intense discussion was had over clause 28.1.3 of the current Enterprise Agreement (Review of working arrangements of CFS operational staff).

For some time now EWP representatives and the PSA have been attempting to hold regular meetings with SAFECOM representatives over this Review, recent reductions in staff at SAFECOM have not helped this process.

On the 19 July 2011 the PSA wrote to the Chief Executive of the Attorney Generals Department (AGD) seeking his assistance in progressing this matter.

AGD referred the matter back to SAFECOM in order to ensure the Review progresses expeditiously.

During initial talks with SAFECOM it has become quite clear to the PSA that SAFECOM do not have the staff and resources to support this Review.  However the PSA will, early next week meet with senior SAFECOM – HR representatives to determine a way forward.

The EWP in an attempt to  keep this issue moving forward will in early September be holding a 1 day workshop at a venue to be confirmed. The EWP will be encouraging member participation to ensure members have their input in regard to this review.

26 August 2011