PSA members at the meeting held on Monday 17 November 2008, unanimously endorsed the Status Quo bans implemented on the evening of Wednesday 12 November 2008 and resolved for these bans to continue;

“This meeting notes that in the Compulsory Conference in the IRC on Wednesday 12 November 2008

• The Government did not substantially improve its offer from that in its letter of 4 November 2008

• That on the authority of the General Secretary, bans to enforce the Status Quo were reimposed. That is members

Not participate in the transfer of any equipment, files, etc.

Not provide any information to assist in the transfer

Not attend any pre-transition meetings

Not relocate

Will not participate or cooperate in the training of Shared Services SA payroll trainees until this matter is resolved

There will be no release of any files or equipment from existing work sites to Shared Services SA

• Imposing Status Quo bans were advised to members by email shortly after 6pm on Wednesday 12 November 2008.

• These bans are now endorsed by this members meeting of 17 November 2008

• This meeting further notes that the Government did not provide PSA with the expected response prior to the meeting of Monday 17 November 2008

• Consequently the concerns of members have not been adequately addressed

• This meeting further resolves to maintain the Status Quo

• Additional Bans may be imposed at the discretion of the General Secretary

This meeting has been adjourned until Thursday 20 November 2008 at 12.30pm

This meeting was scheduled for 12.30pm. Shortly after midday, the PSA received the following letter instead of the written response that was expected following the Compulsory Conference in the Industrial Commission in the matter of the South Australian Government (Department of Health) V's PSA

Ms Jan McMahon
General Secretary
Public Service Association
GPO Box 2170
ADELAIDE SA 5001

            Dear Ms McMahon

RE: Matter 6259/2008

I note that you have a meeting of members at 12.30pm today. I am advised the the Under Treasurer is not presently available to write to you.

I can advise that consideration is being given to the matters discussed with Commissioner McMahon and you will be further advised at the earliest opportunity.

In the interim, the PSA is requested to remove all bans and limitations in accordance with Commissioner McMahon's recommendations of 7 November 2008.

Your Sincerely

Chief Executive, Department of the Premier and Cabinet

per:

Elbert Brooks

Executive Director

PUBLIC SECTOR WORKFORCE RELATIONS

The PSA has written to the Government, advising that the bans to maintain the Status Quo will continue and that the PSA expects an acceptable written response as soon as possible.

For any enquiries please contact Ian Peak, Acting Chief Industrial Officer on phone (08) 8205 3294

or email: ian@cpsu.asn.au