PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon, and Assistant General Secretary Nev Kitchin attended a meeting of Para Medical Aide (PMA) members at the PSA's Pirie St office on 23rd January 2008. The meeting was held to provide members with an update and an opportunity to discuss commitments given by DCSA management on the 21st of January. The commitments given by management are;

• To identify opportunities where DCSA workers can undertake additional hours

• Develop survey to identify workers availability

Members had reported being confronted by management in relation to attendance and topics discussed at the previous members' meeting. As a result two motions were unanimously passed:

The motions read:

1. "That this meeting of PSA members reports the report back on the meeting
   with Domiciliary Care SA Management on Monday 21 January 2008.
   
   Members welcome management commitments as they relate to the
   investigation of the provision of further hours for paramedical Aides as
   well as the conducting of an audit to identify where private companies
   are regularly performing work currently performed by Public Servants.
   
   Should no satisfactory response be provided by management at the next
   scheduled meeting with the PSA on Monday 4 February 2008 regarding these
   matters, a campaign will commence immediately to address outstanding
   fundamental concerns."

2. "Members agree, should any member be confronted by management to determine their 
   attendance at the above members meeting, PSA Officials are to be contacted immediately."

Member involvement during this campaign has been excellent. To achieve the best possible outcome to these issues it is essential to continue to support the campaign and fellow members. Many members, who are not employed as PMAs, have given their support and encouragement to all PMAs.

If you have any questions or concerns that you would like raised please contact your PSA Worksite Representative or PSA Industrial Officer Jean-Guy Townsend on 8205 3233 or jgt@cpsu.asn.au

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