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STRONG SUPPORT FOR ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT
24 December 2009 The proposed Parity Enterprise Agreement has been overwhelmingly endorsed. ALLOWANCES 23 December 2009 Various allowances have been increased by 1.4% in accordance with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 4 quarters to September 2009 for South Australia. The new rates are payable from the first pay period on or after the 23rd December 2009. HSU FAILS IN APPLICATION FOR SEPARATE ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 22 December 2009 The HSU, acting as an agent for a number of employees as it is not registered in the SA Industrial Relations Commission, sought directions from the IRC concerning the composition of the employee group for negotiating purposes under the provisions of the Fair Work Act (SA). The Commission last night dismissed the HSU application. Q FEVER 17 December 2009 Dr Tony Sherbon, Chief Executive Department of Health, has advised the PSA that two SA Pathology (IMVS) staff have contracted Q Fever. Up to 150 staff may now need to be tested. EB BALLOT GOES AHEAD 15 December 2009 The ballot for the Enterprise Agreement is currently under way and will continue. PIRSA CONSULTATION UPDATE 14 December 2009 PSA has met with PIRSA management to discuss the ongoing Biosecurity review, the Flaxley dispute, concerns raised about the possible closure of some country offices and the 2009 Enterprise Bargaining offer. EB 2009 UPDATE 11 December 2009 A further Enterprise Bargaining meeting was held with Government representatives today. WORKSITE REPRESENTATIVES ENDORSE GOVERNMENT EB OFFER 10 December 2009 PSA Worksite Representatives have been briefed on the Government's EB offer. SHARED SERVICES UNREASONABLE WORKLOADS 9 December 2009 Shared Services Payroll Team members are continuing to experience unreasonable workloads. EB 2009 (PARITY) - GOVERNMENT OFFER 8 December 2009 The PSA has received an Enterprise Bargaining offer from Government. MEMBERS DISADVANTAGED BY SA DENTAL SERVICE TRAVEL POLICY 3 December 2009 The PSA is very concerned that SADS members, especially in country areas, are being disadvantaged by being asked to travel to clinics, other than those that they were first appointed to. UNREASONABLE WORKLOADS ARE UNACCEPTABLE 2 December 2009 On Tuesday, 1 December, Shared Services Payroll members who are located at Wakefield House participated in a stop work meeting. FAMILIES SA CRISIS RESPONSE UNIT TAKES INDUSTRIAL ACTION - UPDATE 26 November 2009 PSA members at Elizabeth District Centre met on Monday 23 November 2009 to consider the response received from the Department on 17 November concerning members industrial action. PSA PUTS PIRSA IN DISPUTE 25 November 2009 Recently the PSA became aware of an article in The Courier newspaper regarding the future of the Dairy at the Flaxley Research Centre. SELECT COMMITTEE ON FAMILIES SA REPORT 24 November 2009 The final report of the Select Committee on Families SA has now been tabled in Parliament. PSA MEETING WITH OPPOSITION LEADER 23 November 2009 Senior PSA officials met with Opposition Leader Isobel redmond on Wednesday 18 November. LAND SERVICES GROUP CONSULTATION 23 November 2009 Public Service Association (PSA) Councillor Peter Reilly and PSA Industrial Officer Jean-Guy Townsend attended the Land Services Group (LSG) Consultative Committee on 11 November 2009. EB 2009 UPDATE 17 November 2009 A further meeting with Government representatives took place today regarding Enterprise Bargaining. FAMILIES SA - C3MS IMPLEMENTATION 13 November 2009 Members at Families SA Crisis Response Unit met on Thursday 12 November to discuss the C3MS implementation. A TRIBUNAL WIN FOR MEMBERS 13 November 2009 The PSA has won a hugely significant victory for 34 Families SA Transitional Accommodation OPS2 Youth Support Workers. INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR 13 November 2009 During the last few months the PSA has had an increase in allegations of inappropriate behaviour in the Courts Administration Authority. PSA RESPONDS TO ATTACK ON PUBLIC SECTOR 12 November 2009 Many members have complained about a recent negative article in the media that attacked public sector workers. The PSA has arranged for a response to the article to be published in today's Advertiser. The response is also available here. PUBLIC SECTOR UNDER ATTACK AGAIN 9 November 2009 A predictable Advertiser headline "PS Warned: It is time to shape up" followed Minister Jay Weatherill's media statement "Raising the Bar Across the Public Sector" FAMILIES SA CRISIS RESPONSE TO C3MS 2 November 2009 PSA members at Crisis Response Unit met on Friday 30 October 2009 to discuss the latest developments to the implementation of C3MS and to review their industrial bans. MINDA COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT 2 November 2009 Minda management have written to the PSA advising they are now in a position to commence negotiations towards the Minda Incorporated Enterprise Agreement No. 7. ALLOWANCES AND TRAINEE WAGE INCREASE 2 November 2009 As a result of the State Wage Case decision, to increase award rates of pay for adults by $14 per week (an increase of 2.56% to the minimum wage) from 1st full pay period on or after 1st October 2009, government trainees will receive a pay rise and many allowances for PSA members will increase by 2.297% from the same date. This was a successful outcome, advocated by the unions when compared with the Federal decision by the Fair Work Commission which maintained the minimum wage i.e. there was no increase in the Federal sphere. PROPOSED SERVICE MODEL REFORM FOR AMBULATORY & PRIMARY HEALTH CARE 30 October 2009 PSA Industrial Officer Margie Lindley has attended several meetings over the past few weeks meeting members to discuss their concerns with the current reform process. SHARED SERVICES SA PAYROLL MANAGEMENT STRUCTURAL REVIEW - OCTOBER 2009 29 October 2009 The PSA has recently been advised by Mr Damian Bourke, Executive Director, Shared Services SA of the outcome of the Structures Review Payroll Management within Shared Services SA. ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE COMPETENCY BASED JOB DESIGN 28 October 2009 The PSA has been advised that the Department for Environment and Heritage is proposing to implement outcome and competency based job design during 2009/10. FAMILIES SA ELIZABETH MEMBERS TAKE INDUSTRIAL ACTION 22 October 2009 PSA members at Families SA Elizabeth District Centre met on Wednesday 21 October 2009 to discuss the implementation of the Connected Client and Case Management System (C3MS). FAMILIES SA WORKING PARTY MEETS 22 October 2009 PSA members with Industrial Officer Vanessa Ravenhill met with Department of Families and Communities representatives on Wednesday 21 October 2009 to address issues raised by members implementing the C3MS system. EB 2009 NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE 21 October 2009 The formal process for negotiating a new Enterprise Agreement continued today with a further meeting occurring with Government representatives. MAGILL REPLACEMENT 20 October 2009 PSA General secretary Jan McMahon and Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher recently toured the Magill Training Centre and met with members to discuss the new proposal to build a new secure care facility to replace Magill Youth Training Centre. MEDICAL CERTIFICATES AND SICK LEAVE 20 October 2009 The PSA met with DFC representatives to discuss the latest written directive to members at Magill Training Centre to supply a medical certificate for ANY absence from work. "IT'S YOUR HOUSE, DON'T LET ANYONE TAKE IT AWAY" 16 October 2009 The State Government's proposed Referendum on the role of the Upper House, the Legislative Council, will not proceed. FAMILIES SA CRISIS RESPONSE UNIT BANS - FURTHER MEETING 16 October 2009 PSA members in Families SA Crisis Response Unit met on Thursday 15 October 2009 to discuss the response to the PSA letter of 8 October MODBURY HOSPITAL INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 16 October 2009 The PSA attended the bi-monthly meeting with Modbury Hospital Management on Wednesday 30 September 2009 and was represented by PSA Industrial Officer Margie Lindley. PSA MEMBERS SECURE EXTRA RESOURCES FOR OFFICE OF PUBLIC ADVOCATE 16 October 2009 PSA members commenced industrial action on 3 March 2009 so that strategies to address workload issues and staffing numbers are developed. FAMILIES SA CRISIS RESPONSE UNIT INDUSTRIAL ACTION UPDATE 16 October 2009 The PSA has received a response to correspondence sent to the Chief Executive of Department for Families and Communities regarding the industrial action. YET AGAIN, AUDITOR GENERAL CONCERNED WITH SHARED SERVICES 14 October 2009 The Auditor General's Annual report for the year ending 30 June 2009 was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday 13 October 2009. REALIGNMENT OF CLINICAL SERVICES 12 October 2009 The PSA has received information regarding the realignment of clinical services at Southern Adelaide Health Service. FAMILIES SA CRISIS RESPONSE UNIT INDUSTRIAL ACTION 10 October 2009 PSA members in Families SA Crisis Response Unit met on Wednesday 7 October 2009 to discuss the implementation of C3MS (electronic case management system). UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISE BARGAINING UPDATE NO. 11 10 October 2009 An update on EB developments in the three SA Universities. MINDA INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE 10 October 2009 PSA recently attended the Minda Incorporated Industrial Liaison Committee meeting. DRAFT ALLIED HEALTH CLINICAL SUPPORT FRAMEWORK 8 October 2009 The PSA recently met with Country Health SA (CHSA) in relation to the draft Allied Health Clinical Support Framework. MAGILL INDUSTRIAL ACTION TO CONTINUE 6 October 2009 PSA members from the Magill Training Centre met on 28 September 2009 to discuss the unfair treatment of a member. ENTERPRISE BARGAINING 2009 - PSA MEETS WITH GOVERNMENT 30 September 2009 The formal process for negotiating a new Enterprise Agreement started today with the first meeting occurring with Government representatives. UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISE BARGAINING UPDATE No. 10 25 September 2009 The unions involved in the Enterprise Bargaining negotiations in South Australian Universities are frustrated with the slow pace of bargaining. SA HEALTH RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOURS COMMITTEE DRAFT POLICY 25 September 2009 As advised previously, the PSA was a member of the Safe Conduct and Respectful Behaviours Taskforce established last year by Minister Hill. SINGLE SERVICE SYSTEM FOR PAEDIATRIC SPEECH PATHOLOGY SERVICES 25 September 2009 The PSA was formally advised by Department of Education and Children's Services of the proposal to develop a Statewide Paediatric Speech Pathology Service. NOVITA TRANSITION OF PAY AND CONDITIONS 25 September 2009 The PSA attended an urgent meeting with Novita management to seek resolution of concerns arising as a result of the governance structure changing to a Company Limited by Guarantee. FAMILIES SA C3MS ROLLOUT 25 September 2009 The PSA has been contacted by members on numerous occasions, raising concerns about the rollout of C3MS in District Centres. RECLASSIFICATION OF DENTAL THERAPISTS AND HYGIENISTS 24 September 2009 The PSA has been successful in gaining reclassifications for Public Dental Therapists and Dental Hygienists from 1st July 2009. MAGILL TO BE REPLACED 24 September 2009 In a major announcement Premier Rann has announced that the Magill Training Centre will be replaced by a 60-bed $67 million facility on Goldsborough Road at Cavan. ENTERPRISE BARGAINING 2009 - PSA "PARITY" CLAIM 22 September 2009 A notice of claim has been served by PSA, with formal negotiations scheduled to commence on 20 September 2009. TRAFFIC CAMERA UNIT LIAISON MEETING 22 September 2009 The PSA attended a recent liaison meeting with the manager of Traffic Camera Unit. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TRANSITION 21 September 2009 The Public Service Association (PSA) is participating in a series of consultative working groups that have been established in order to implement the recommendations arising from the Community Mental Health Services Review 2008 and the Stepping Up Report for adult mental health services. FUTURE OF SPEECH PATHOLOGY SERVICES 2010 21 September 2009 The Public Service Association (PSA) met with DECS on Wednesday 16 September 2009, regarding PSA issues about the future of SA Government Paediatrics Speech Pathology Service in South Australia from 2010. EDUCATION ARBITRATION UPDATE 21 September 2009 The PSA Legal Council made its opening submission on behalf of SSO, ECW and AEW members in the Industrial Commission proceedings today, Friday 18th September, 2009. LEAVE ENTITLEMENTS FOR MEMBERS ROSTERED OVER 7 DAYS 17 September 2009 It is important for PSA members who are rostered over 7 days to check that they are receiving the correct Annual Leave Entitlements. POLICE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM 17 September 2009 On the 15th September the PSA received confirmation from SAPOL that the Police Volunteer Program would be trialled at Holden Hill and Golden Grove Police Stations. REVIEW OF HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES 16 September 2009 Staff forums have now been arranged to discuss the possible changes to the management structures of both Hampstead and St Margaret's Hospitals. PSA MEETING OVER STURT STREET COURT 16 September 2009 On Friday 11 September, PSA Industrial Officer Keith Knipe and three PSA Sherrifs Officers Worksite Representatives met with Courts Administrative Authority management to discuss staffing levels, security procedures and operational procedures. INDUSTRIAL ACTION AT UNIVERSITY OF SA 14 September 2009 The NTEU have advised that industrial action by their members will commence with a 24 hour strike on Wednesday 16 September 2009. RURAL AND REMOTE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE TRANSFERS TO COUNTRY HEALTH SA 14 September 2009 The PSA has received advice from Country Health SA (CHSA) of the transfer of the operational management of the Rural and Remote Mental Health Service from the Central Northern Adelaide Health Service to CHSA. PROPOSED SERVICE MODEL REFORM FOR AMBULATORY SERVICES 14 September 2009 The PSA has recently been advised that the Strategic Functional Consolidation for Ambulatory and Primary Health Care Services is now established. UNSAFE & UNJUST PRACTICES CONDEMNED! 10 September 2009 PSA members from Magill and Cavan Secure Care Centres met on 9 September 2009 to discuss a variety of issues affecting them. TRANSFER OF POSITIONS TO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 10 September 2009 The PSA has received written notification from the Executive Director, Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia (DASSA) regarding the proposed transfer of five positions from the Therapeutic Goods component of Pharmaceutical Services within DASSA to Public Health and Clinical Co-ordination within the Department of Health. INDUSTRIAL ACTION AT THE 3 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES 9 September 2009 Industrial action by NTEU members will commence with a 24 hour strike on Wednesday 16th September 2009. DRAFT SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC HEALTH BILL 2009 9 September 2009 The PSA is a key stakeholder in state health services has been provided with a draft copy of the South Australian Public Health Bill 2009 by the Minister for Health. HAMPSTEAD REHABILITATION CENTRE REVIEW OF MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES 9 September 2009 The PSA has received notification from the CNAHS Regional Leadership Team (RLT) that it is seeking to review the management structures of Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre and St Margaret's Hospital in order to improve reporting relationships with their host hospitals thereby assisting the organisation to achieve its goals under the SA Health Plan. SA PATHOLOGY DRAFT ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE CONSULTATION 2 September 2009 On Friday 28 August 2009, the Public Service Association received the draft organisational structures, which are now out for consultation. PSA MEETS WITH HEALTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE 2 September 2009 On Thursday 27 August 2009, senior PSA officials met Ruth Health Chief Executive Dr Tony Sherbon. PSA was represented by General Secretary Jan McMahon, Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher and Senior Industrial Officer Dolly Costello. CHILDREN, YOUTH AND WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS FORUM 1 September 2009 The PSA attended the CYWHS Industrial Relations Forum held on Tuesday 25th August 2009. FLINDERS MEDICAL CENTRE INDUSTRIAL FORUM 1 September 2009 The PSA attended the Flinders Medical Centre Industrial Relations Forum held on Wednesday 26th August 2009. VOLUNTEERS IN POLICE STATIONS 31 August 2009 Members may be aware through recent media releases that SAPOL is planning the introduction of Civilian Volunteers to Police Stations in South Australia. DRAFT MODEL OF CARE FOR CAMHS 27 August 2009 The PSA has written to the Director Mental Health Operations at Department of Health regarding the draft Model of Care for CAMHS ANNUAL LEAVE ENTITLEMENTS FOR HEALTH MEMBERS ROSTERED OVER 7 DAYS 27 August 2009 It is important for PSA members who are rostered over 7 days to check that they are receiving the correct Annual Leave entitlements. IMPLEMENTATION OF PATIENT FOCUSSED BOOKING 26 August 2009 The Public Service Association has received documentation from the General Manager, Royal Adelaide Hospital informing them of the proposal to implement Patient Focussed Booking (PFB) in all Outpatient Departments within Functional Services at the Royal Adelaide Hospital from August 2009 with the aim for completion in all areas by 1st November 2009. SHARED SERVICES SA WORKFORCE CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE 24 August 2009 The purpose of the Workforce Consultative Committee is to provide a consultative forum between Shared Services SA Management and the PSA as the recognised Union within Shared Services SA. CHILDREN YOUTH & WOMEN'S HEALTH SERVICE RESTRUCTURE 20 August 2009 The PSA has received a letter from the Women's and Children's Hospital advising that a number of PSA members working in Disability Services will be affected by an organisational restructure. CENTRAL NORTHERN ADELAIDE HEALTH SERVICE HIGHER DUTIES ALLOWANCE 20 August 2009 The PSA has recently been advised by members that the Central Northern Adelaide Health Service is implementing a "CNAHS Savings Strategy" by increasing the requirement before being paid Higher Duties Allowance to over 3 weeks. EDUCATION ARBITRATION CASE 19 August 2009 The Education Arbitration case commenced on Monday 3rd August where opening submissions by the AEU were heard. TEA BREAKS FOR ALL SCHOOL STAFF 19 August 2009 DECS has reissued a circular in relation to tea breaks for School staff. SA WATER POLICY REVIEWS 19 August 2009 SA Water wrote to the PSA and confirmed the introduction of two policies that directly affect the day to day working life of all SA Water employees. MINDA INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE 19 August 2009 PSA recently attended a Minda Industrial Liaison Committee meeting. ENTERPRISE BARGAINING 2009 17 August 2009 The South Australian Government Wages Parity (Salaried) Enterprise Agreement expires on 21 December 2009. UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISE BARGAINING UPDATE No.7 14 August 2009 It should be noted that negotiations at Flinders University and the University of Adelaide have been constructive and positive. INDUSTRIAL ACTION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA 14 August 2009 The new Fair Work Act has clearly defined processes for the taking of action when negotiations are not meeting expectations. REDUCTION OF PUBLIC SECTOR SERVICES 13 August 2009 The State Government has announced its intention to cut 1600 Public Sector jobs, with 1200 of these to occur in 2009/2010. PSA MEETS NEW OPPOSITION LEADER 13 August 2009 Senior PSA officials met new Opposition Leader, Isobel Redmond on Monday 10th August. INDUSTRIAL ACTION IN SOUTH AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES 10 August 2009 The Fair Work Act has clearly defined processes for the taking of action when negotiations are not meeting with expectations. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ERNST AND YOUNG EFFICIENCY REVIEW 10 August 2009 On Tuesday 4 August PSA Senior Industrial Officer Dolly Costello met with Dr Tony Sherbon, Chief Executive Department if Health, Mr Etienne Scheppers, Executive Director Workforce Development and Mr John O'Connor, Executive Director Finance and Administration. FAMILIES SA COMMUNITY YOUTH JUSTICE REFORM 4 August 2009 The Families SA Worksite Representatives Committee for the Country Youth Justice Reform met on Thursday 30 July 2009. HEALTH PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN PROJECT 4 August 2009 The PSA met recently with the Department of Health Procurement and Supply Chain Project Team. GLENSIDE REDEVELOPMENT CONSULTATION PROCESS 3 August 2009 On Wednesday 29 July, PSA Industrial Officer Sue Cummins and Worksite Representatives from Glenside Campus met with management to commence the consultation process on Workforce Planning for transition to the Glenside Redevelopment. TAFE SA SOUTH EDUCATIONAL ADMIN REVIEW 3 August 2009 The PSA is currently representing members through the grievance process. UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISE BARGAINING REPORT NO. 5 29 July 2009 UniSA members are to meet on Thursday 30 July to receive feedback on developments in bargaining to date. Meetings have already been held at Flinders University and the University of Adelaide. TRANSITION OF HEALTH EMPLOYEES - SHARED SERVICES 28 July 2009 The PSA has received advice regarding the independent review of classification levels for transitioning SA Health employees to Shared Services. REVIEW OF STERILISATION AND REPROCESSING IN SA HOSPITALS 23 July 2009 The PSA has received advice of Department of Health plans to undertake a review of sterilisation and reprocessing in all public metropolitan and country hospitals in South Australia. SCHOOL SERVICES OFFICERS MORNING TEA BREAKS 23 July 2009 The PSA met with DECS management recently with concerns about how schools are implementing the policy for tea breaks after receiving many calls from PSA members about this issue. PSA/CPSU SCHOOL SERVICES OFFICERS NATIONAL RECOGNITION WEEK 23 July 2009 The PSA once again encourages all SSOs to join in celebrations during PSA/CPSU National Recognition Week AMENDED PUBLIC SECTOR BILL PASSED 20 July 2009 The State's Upper House of Parliament, the Legislative Council, late last week accepted the amendments made by the House of assembly on Tuesday 14 July. SAFEWORK SA - UPDATE 17 July 2009 The PSA has been active in relation to a number of matters at the Agency recently. PUBLIC SECTOR BILL DEVELOPMENTS 14 July 2009 Parliament's Lower House, The House of Assembly, today considered the Public Sector Bill, and the amendments made by the Legislative Council. UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE PAY OFFER 14 July 2009 The unions have been involved in intense negotiations with senior management this week. RAH CONSULTANCY SERVICE 13 July 2009 Show your support for the continuation of the RAH's Staff Counselling and Consultancy Service by attending our Sausage Sizzle on Friday at 12.30 pm. PIRSA UNION CONSULTATION UPDATE 13 July 2009 PSA has met with PIRSA management to discuss a range of issues including the Biosecurity and Business Support Reviews. DOMICILIARY CARE INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 13 July 2009 PSA attended the Domiciliary Care Industrial Liaison Forum on Monday 6 July. TRAFFIC SUPPORT BRANCH ISSUES 8 July 2009 On Friday 3 July, the PSA met with the Officer in Charge of Traffic Support Branch to discuss operational safety issue affecting our members working at the Traffic Camera Unit. PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY 6 July 2009 The PSA has become aware that some Professional Officers are concerned that they might not be covered by Professional Indemnity whilst at work. ADELAIDE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF SA ENTERPRISE BARGAINING NO. 4 3 July 2009 This brief provides an update on Enterprise Bargaining negotiations in the two Universities. FLINDERS UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISE BARGAINING 2009 3 July 2009 A Heads of Agreement salary offer has been made by the Flinders University to staff. CLOSURE OF THE RAH's STAFF COUNSELLING SERVICE 2 July 2009 It was disturbing to see that, in the memo advising of the closure of this important and highly respected service, the first dot point stated that the decision had been based on the "significant savings that can be achieved." TAFE SA SOUTH EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION REVIEW 2 July 2009 The PSA is aware that the results of the recent review of ASO positions in TAFE SA South Educational Programs have been released. SA HEALTH RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOURS COMMITTEE 1 July 2009 The PSA, as a key stakeholder, attends meetings of the Safe Conduct and Respectful Behaviours Taskforce. $33.3 MILLION TAFE FUNDING! 30 June 2009 DFEEST has been successful in bidding for a significant amount of Commonwealth Infrastructure funding. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AUTHORITY BUDGET SAVINGS 30 June 2009 The PSA has been made aware of the Environment Protection Authority budget savings target and impact on the agency. HEALTH - 64 FULL TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS BEING DECLARED EXCESS TO REQUIREMENT 19 June 2009 On Wednesday 17 June 2009 PSA attended a briefing provided by the Department of Health on the Core Business Review. MINDA INCORPORATED COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT BALLOT 19 June 2009 Negotiations between PSA and Minda for the Minda Collective Agreement No. 7/2009 have now been finalised. ONGOING WORKERS COMPENSATION PAYMENTS 19 June 2009 As members would be aware in 2008 the Rann Labor Government changed the Workers Compensation legislation to reduce workers' entitlements. PUBLIC SECTOR BILL - MINISTER'S ACTIONS BIZARRE 16 June 2009 The Adelaide Advertiser today has reported that following significant changes to the Public Sector Bill in the Upper House, Government has written to business leaders in an attempt to pressure the Liberal Opposition to change its position. RESEARCH REVEALS INADEQUACY IN PUBLIC HOUSING 16 June 2009 Research commissioned by the PSA clearly shows that the demand for public housing in South Australia is not being effectively met and that the situation will only get worse. UNIVERSITIES ENTERPRISE BARGAINING REPORT NO.3 11 June 2009 As advised in previous briefs, Enterprise Bargaining negotiations are usually held every fortnight. MEETING WITH CHIEF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 11 June 2009 On Tuesday 2 June 2009 the PSA met with Tony Sherbon, Chief Executive, Department of Health and Mr Etienne Scheepers, Executive Director Workforce Development, as part of regular consultation. CLINICAL PRACTICE FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL PRACTITIONERS 11 June 2009 SA Health has released the policy for credentialing and defining the scope of clinical practice for Medical and Dental Practitioners. PSA BUDGET BRIEF 4 June 2009 The Treasurer, the Hon Kevin Foley, today delivered the State Budget. PSA Briefs detailing the budget impact on individual agencies can be found by following the links below: Correctional Services Education and Children's Services, DFEEST and TAFE Environment and Heritage Families and Communities Housing SA, Families SA, Secure Care, Disability SA Health Portfolio, Country Health, RAH, Mental Health, SA Dental Service Primary Industry Transport, Energy and Infrastructure MAJOR CHANGES TO PUBLIC SECTOR BILL 4 June 2009 The debate on the Government's Public Sector Bill is almost over in the Upper House with most amendments dealt with by 9.30 pm last night. UPPER HOUSE AMENDS PUBLIC SECTOR BILL 3 June 2009 The Legislative Council last night commenced debate on the Public Sector Bill. HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ENTERPRISE BARGAINING MEETING 1 June 2009 Tuesday 16 June at 12.15 pm at the PSA, 122 Pirie Street, Adelaide DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATOR UPDATE 1 June 2009 In 2005 the PSA was negotiating with the Intellectual Disability Services Council, now part of Disability SA, on behalf of members who were classified in the Operational Services Stream as Options Coordinators. SIMPLE STEPS TO AVOID THE SWINE FLU VIRUS [VIRUS A H1N1] 1 June 2009 The purpose of this brief is to share with members some practical steps to avoid being infected. HEALTH PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN PROJECT 1 June 2009 The PSA attended a consultative meeting with the Department of Health Procurement and Supply Chain Project Team on 28 May 2009. HEALTH PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS FORUM 28 May 2009 The PSA invites Managers of Health Professional groups within the Public Sector to a special forum. EPA INFORMATION SESSION FEEDBACK 28 May 2009 PSA Industrial Officer Wayne Dungey and Membership Officer Eve Kasper visited Environment Protection Authority on the 12th of May 2009. PRIVATE PRACTICE ARRANGEMENTS FOR ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 27 May 2009 The PSA met with SA Health on 14 May 2009 in relation to progressing private practice arrangements for Psychologists working in health. RAH HIGHER DUTIES UPDATE 26 May 2009 After PSA members alerted the PSA of a change to 'regional policy', the PSA immediately took action to ensure that the RAH was not able to increase the requirement before being paid Higher Duties Allowance from 6 days to after 10 days. SHARED SERVICES SA WORKFORCE CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE 26 May 2009 The purpose of the Workforce Consultative Committee (WCC) is to provide a consultative forum between Shared Services SA and the PSA. CONSULTATION IS A RIGHT, NOT A PRIVILEGE 26 May 2009 On Friday 22 April 2009, PSA Representatives met with Court Administration Authority (CAA) Management regarding consultation requirements outlined within the South Australian Government Wages Parity (Salaried) Enterprise Agreement 2006. HEALTH PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN CONSOLIDATION PROJECT 25 May 2009 The PSA attended a consultative meeting at Department of Health (DH) to discuss the progress of the SA Health Procurement and Supply Chain Consolidation Project. OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE MEMBERS CONTINUE INDUSTRIAL ACTION 22 May 2009 On May 22 2009 PSA members met to discuss, once again, the offer put to them on behalf of the Attorney General's Department. PUBLIC SECTOR BILL DEBATE RESUMES 15 May 2009 Debate on the Public Sector Bill 2008 resumed in the Legislative Council last night. PIRSA UNION CONSULTATIVE FORUM 15 May 2009 The latest forum was held on the 30th of April. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE 15 May 2009 The PSA attends, as a key stake holder, the Department of Health Industrial Liaison Committee meetings. ENTERPRISE BARGAINING 2009 FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 11 May 2009 The current Enterprise Agreement, the South Australian Wages Parity (Salaried) Enterprise Agreement 2006 expires on the 21st December 2009. UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISE BARGAINING HAS COMMENCED 11 May 2009 Enterprise Bargaining Meetings at both Adelaide University and the University of South Australia have commenced. SCHOOL SERVICES OFFICERS 7 May 2009 The latest information for PSA SSO members. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CORE BUSINESS REVIEW 1 May 2009 On Monday 27 April 2009 PSA Acting General secretary Nev Kitchin together with senior Industrial Officer Dolly Costello met with Dr Tony Sherbon, Chief Executive Department of Health and Mr Etienne Scheepers, Executive Director Workforce Development. FAMILIES SA SELECT COMMITTEE 1 May 2009 The PSA provided evidence to the Legislative Council Select Committee on Families SA on Friday 24 April. DEBATE CONTINUES - PUBLIC SECTOR BILL 30 April 2009 The Legislative Council today continued its debate on the Public Sector Bill with the Hon. Rob Lucas MLC (Lib) speaking. PUBLIC SECTOR BILL - GOVERNMENT IN TROUBLE 29 April 2009 Debate on the Public Sector Bill finally started again in the Legislative Council at 11.00 pm last night. OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE MEMBERS TAKE INDUSTRIAL ACTION 28 April 2009 On Wednesday 8 April 2009 members in the Office of the Public Advocate commenced industrial action regarding their high workloads. DFEEST REVIEWS AND RESTRUCTURES 24 April 2009 A significant number of PSA members are currently experiencing the joys of a review in the Public Service. HIGHER DUTIES ALLOWANCE 24 April 2009 The PSA has recently been advised by members that the RAH is implementing a "regional" policy of increasing the requirement before being paid Higher Duties Allowance to 10 days. SA PATHOLOGY INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 20 April 2009 The PSA regularly attends the SA Pathology Industrial Liaison Forum. CORRECTIONS OFFICERS RALLY 20 April 2009 Prison Officers from metropolitan prisons rallied on the steps of Parliament House on Tuesday 7 April in protest at the Government's proposal to relocate Yatala Labour Prison and the Adelaide Women's Prison to Murray Bridge. SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS 9 April 2009 PSA members have raised some significant concerns in relation to Special Investigations. VICTORY 8 April 2009 Late on 7 April 2009 in the Industrial Relations Commission following two hours of extensive discussions, the PSA was successful in securing permanent ongoing employment for all Correctional Officers on school 152 and all Correctional Trainee Officers currently in the system who successfully complete their 12 month traineeship. DAY OF ACTION 2 April 2009 The PSA is holding a rally to protest against the proposal to move 400 Correctional Service jobs to regional Murray Bridge. PROTECTIVE SECURITY OFFICERS 2 April 2009 The PSA has received numerous complaints from members working as Protective Security Officers for SAPOL. TRAINEES FORCED TO SIGN TERM CONTRACTS 31 March 2009 Graduating Trainee Correctional Services Officers, in a move widely condemned by the PSA and its members, have been forced to sign 1-5 year contracts after completion of their 12 month traineeship. MEAL ALLOWANCES & ACCOMMODATION REIMBURSEMENT RATES 27 March 2009 A variety of allowances have been increased by 5.1% in accordance with the Consumer Price index. COUNCIL ADJOURNS PUBLIC SECTOR BILL UPDATE 27 March 2009 The Legislative Council adjourned at dinner time last night until 7 April 2009, with only one speaker dealing with the Public Sector Bill. WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY PROPOSAL UPDATE - FAMILIES SA 27 March 2009 The PSA has been contacted by the Department for Families and Communities to discuss the possibility of including Community Residential care, Marni Wodli and Transitional Accommodation into the Workplace Flexibility Proposal agreed upon for secure Care shift workers. MODBURY HOSPITAL INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 27 March 2009 The PSA attends bi-monthly meetings wit Modbury Hospital Management. UPPER HOUSE DEBATE STARTS ON PUBLIC SECTOR BILL 25 March 2009 Debate on the Public Sector Bill commenced in the Legislative Council at approximately 9.30 pm last night. SHARED SERVICES CONSULTATIVE GROUP 24 March 2009 On Wednesday, 11 March, the Shared Services SA Workforce Consultative Group meeting was held. PSA REPRESENTATION ON DECS DISTRICT CONSULTATIVE FORUMS 24 March 2009 The PSA has previously informed members of the establishment of District Consultative Forums (DCF) to facilitate consultation at the District Level. SA DENTAL SERVICE INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 20 March 2009 The PSA attends regular bi-monthly meetings with SA Dental Service Management and was represented by PSA Industrial Officer Margie Lindley. ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONSOLIDATED PROCUREMENT, CONTRACTING AND SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICE 20 March 2009 The PSA attended a consultative meeting at Department of Health on 17 March 2009 regarding this project. CLASSIFICATION OF ORTHOTISTS AND PROSTHETISTS 20 March 2009 DH have advised that some preliminary consultation has been conducted with Public Sector Workforce Relations in regard to whether both the TGO and PO streams would be appropriate for this occupation. TAFE SA LEARNING MATERIALS TRANSITION REVIEW 19 March 2009 TAFE SA has advised the PSA, in line with the Skills Strategy, that a review of the Learning Materials Unit will occur. This includes ESP Production House, SMART Media and Regency Publishing. ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE BUDGET SAVINGS 17 March 2009 The PSA is aware that the Department, as with all government agencies, has been given direction to cut spending and to make extreme fiscal decisions. SA PATHOLOGY INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 17 March 2009 The PSA regularly attends the SA Pathology Industrial Liaison Forum. CHIEF EXECUTIVES CAN SACK STAFF SAYS MINISTER 17 March 2009 Senior PSA officials yesterday met with Minister Jay Weatherill, the Minister responsible for the Public Sector Bill 2008. HOUSING REALIGNMENT 17 March 2009 The PSA met with senior officials of Housing SA on Tuesday 10 March to discuss the realignment. PUBLIC SERVANTS RIGHTS ERODED 16 March 2009 The Public Sector Bill currently before Parliament has the potential to erode public servants current rights and safeguards. KRONOS UPDATE #2 16 March 2009 On the 5th of March, PSA met with Department for Families and Communities officers to discuss on-going issues with the implementation of the KRONOS time-recording system. FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES JOB SPECIFICATIONS REVISED 13 March 2009 The PSA was invited to attend a meeting recently concerning the introduction of the On-line Application System and revised Job Specifications. ATTORNEY GENERAL MEMBERS WIN 13 March 2009 In September 2006 PSA members employed by the Attorney Generals department as Wagering Inspectors advised their manager that they had been incorrectly paid in regards to weekend work and meal allowances. DENTAL THERAPISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS MEET 13 March 2009 On Tuesday 10 March Dental Therapists and Dental Hygienists met at the PSA to consider an offer from the Department of Health. CYWHS FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE REVIEW 11 March 2009 The PSA has received advice that a review process will be undertaken by Children, Youth & Women's Health Service (CYWHS) to assess the current and future service delivery model for all functions within Facilities and Infrastructure. WHAT'S GOING ON IN DFEEST 10 March 2009 The PSA is consulting with TAFE (SA) and the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology (DFEEST) over many issues. CLASSIFICATION APPEAL RIGHTS TO BE REMOVED 6 March 2009 The new Public Sector Bill removes the current clause 32 "Review of remuneration level of position" in the PSM Act. PREMIER AND CABINET REDUCTION IN FTEs 6 March 2009 Department of Premier and Cabinet employees were recently advised of options that the Senior Executive Group proposed to achieve required reductions of FTE's (full time equivalents). HEALTH MANAGERIAL ALLOWANCE DISPUTE 6 March 2009 On Monday 2 March 2009 PSA Industrial Officers and members attended a Voluntary Conference in the SA Industrial Relations Commission. SA HEALTH MODEL OF CARE CONSULTATIVE FORUM 6 March 2009 Recently the PSA, as a key stakeholder in State Health Services, attended the first SA Health Model of Care Consultative Forum. SA HEALTH UNIONS CONSULTATIVE FORUM 6 March 2009 On Friday 20 February 2009 PSA Senior Industrial Officer Dolly Costello attended the SA Health Unions Consultative Forum. FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE 23 February 2009 The Department for Families and Communities (DFC) Industrial Liaison Committee (ILC) is the major vehicle for consultation with unions who have members in DFC. DISABILITY SERVICES REVIEW 23 February 2009 The Public Service Association has representatives on the Steering Committee overseeing the Administration Review. DPP DISPUTE NOTIFIED 20 February 2009 The PSA today notified the ODPP of a dispute in relation to a proposed policy change to the provision and use of legal attire. COMMUNITY YOUTH JUSTICE CLASSIFICATION ISSUE 20 February 2009 The PSA sought clarification from the Department for Families and Communities on the operationalisation of the proposal to maintain OPS4 Case Manager positions for a period of 5 years. PUBLIC SECTOR BILL REPORT 18 February 2009 The House of Assembly debate on the Public Sector Bill ended late Tuesday night (18 February). MUSEUM INFORMATION CENTRE FUNDING 18 February 2009 The PSA is aware that the South Australian Museum has a budget shortfall which has caused a delay in the establishment of the proposed I Zone Information Centre and Services. PUBLIC SECTOR BILL UPDATE 17 February 2009 Debate on the Public Sector Bill commenced in the House of Assembly this morning. PUBLIC SECTOR BILL UPDATE 17 February 2009 At 5.21 pm yesterday, PSA received a letter from the Minister which explained the Government's position regarding the Bill. UNIONS SUPPORT BUSHFIRE VICTIMS 10 February 2009 The Community and Public Sector Union - State Public Services Federation (SPSF) wishes to express condolences at the tragic loss of lives in the Victorian bushfires. The SPSF has pledged $20,000 to the national appeal for the victims of the bushfires. PSA MEETS WITH SERVICE SA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3 February 2009 Further to the voluntary conference before Commissioner McMahon on Monday 12 January, the PSA met subsequently on two occasions with the Executive Director Service SA. DFEEST WORKSITE REPRESENTATIVES MEETING 3 February 2009 PSA DFEEST Worksite Representatives met on Wednesday 17th December 2008 to raise and discuss issues on behalf of members. PROTECT YOUR HEALTH 29 January 2009 The PSA is receiving many queries from its members regarding exposure to heat and working in the current heat wave. The two main issues are exposure to Ultra-Violet B radiation and exposure to heat. The PSA has provided some general advice for members. IT'S YOUR HOUSE - DON'T LET ANYONE TAKE IT AWAY DVD AND PUBLIC SECTOR BILL UPDATE 28 January 2009 PSA Worksite Representatives met on Friday 23 January 2009 to be provided with a copy of the DVD "It's Your House, Don't Let Anyone Take it Away." Worksite Representatives were also provided an update on the Public Sector Bill which was tabled in State Parliament late last year. It is anticipated that debate on the Bill will occur in February 2009 when Parliament resumes. PROFESSIONAL CLASSIFICATION - REVIEW OF WORK LEVEL DEFINITIONS 20 January 2009 On 19th January 2009 the PSA received the response from Public Sector Workforce Relations in relation to the review of Work Level Definitions for the Professional Classification Structure. PSA WINS FOR MEMBERS IN SERVICE SA 20 January 2009 PSA has achieved major outcomes from an Industrial Commission Voluntary Conference held on Monday 19th January 2009. ASSET SALE - WALKERVILLE 16 January 2009 The PSA has received confirmation from DTEI that State Cabinet has given approval for the sale of the premises at Walkerville. CHILD PROTECTION MATTERS 15 January 2009 PSA Families SA Worksite Representatives met on 13th January 2009 to discuss the current state of Child Protection in South Australia. PAY DELAY 15 January 2009 This morning the PSA was contacted by the Executive Director, Shared Services SA to be advised of the delay in the payment of salaries for 700 country health employees. SERVICE SA CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE DISPUTE 8 January 2009 The PSA is concerned that DTEI is failing to abide its obligations to maintain a safe and healthy workplace for PSA members employed in Service SA Customer Service Centre Branch Offices. CAVAN YOUTH TRAINING CENTRE SAFETY AND SECURITY ISSUES 8 January 2009 PSA members met to discuss safety and security issues on 1 January at the Cavan Youth Training Centre. PSA WIN IN FAMILIES SA COMMUNITY YOUTH JUSTICE 8 January 2009 PSA officials met with the Chief Executive Department for Families and Communities in December 2008 to raise concerns over the decision to classify case manager positions as PO1. |
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