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.

The Association advised the Commission of those vital public services that will be given exemption from the Full Day Stoppage on Friday, 26 March 2004.

Deputy President Hampton deferred any consideration of formal Recommendations as sought by Government that the stoppage on Friday, 26 March 2004 not proceed.

The Voluntary Conference will resume on Tuesday, 23 March 2004.

WORKSITE REPRESENTATIVES MEETING

TIME: 12.30pm

DATE: Wednesday, 24 March 2004

LOCATION: PSA - Jim Otte Room

122 Pirie Street, Adelaide

AGENDA

1. Overview of Commission Conferences - Peter Moloney, PSA Legal Counsel

2. Final Preparation for Full Day Stoppage, 26 March 2004

This will be the final meeting of Worksite Representatives prior to the Public Sector – wide Full Day Stoppage on Friday, 26 March 2004.

It is important that you attend this meeting to ensure that you and your worksite are prepared for the stoppage.

Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact PSA Acting Chief Industrial Officer Gayle Peak on 8205 3288 or email gp@cpsu.asn.au

STOP WORK - 26 MARCH 2004

PSA SECURING A FAIR DEAL