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IMPROVEMENTS IN AWARD CONDITIONS 22 December 2005 PSA has had additional conditions included within the SA Public Sector Salaried Employees (Interim) Award 1994. PREMIER RANN COMMITS TO "NO FORCED REDUNDANCIES" 13 December 2005 Job Security has been an important campaign for the PSA over the past year and undertakings of 'no forced redundancies' were sought from the Premier and Opposition Leader. PSA MEMBERS IN HEALTH SECTOR AFFECTED BY HOWARD CHANGES 13 December 2005 Late last week, the Federal Government's Workchoices Bill passed through the Parliament to become law. "FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S IR DREAM NOW A LIVING NIGHTMARE FOR WORKING FAMILIES" 9 December 2005 The Federal Government's Workchoices Bill has passed through the Federal Parliament. FEDERAL IR LEGISLATION - OUR SUBMISSION TO SENATE COMMITTEE 28 November 2005 The Community & Public Sector Union (SPSF) prepared a comprehensive submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Workplace Relations Amendment (Workchoices) Bill 2005. INCREASES IN ON-CALL ALLOWANCES 28 November 2005 The Industrial Relations Commission has increased On-Call Allowances contained within the SA Government (Public Sector Salaried Employees) Arbitrated Enterprise Bargaining Award 2004. PSA MEETS WITH HEALTH MINISTER HILL 23 November 2005 PSA met with the new Minister for Health, The Hon John Hill, on Tuesday 22 November 2005. FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES SECURITY OUTCOME 11 November 2005 PSA met with CE DFC in respect to security issues on 11 November. NATIONAL DAY OF COMMUNITY PROTEST - BUS TIMETABLE 10 November 2005 PSA has released details of bus arrangements for next Tuesday's Community Rally at Elder Park at 8.00 am. "YOUR RIGHTS AT WORK ARE WORTH FIGHTING FOR" COMMUNITY RALLY - TUESDAY 15 NOVEMBER 2005 19 October 2005 The Prime Minister's proposed Industrial Relations changes represent an assault on your working conditions, your family and your union. The Adelaide rally is at Elder Park commencing at 8 a.m. Details of regional venues are here. INCREASES IN ALLOWANCES AND TRAINEE WAGES 13 October 2005 A number of allowances have been increased by 3.2% from the first full pay period on or after 22 July 2005. "WORKCHOICES" - FEDERAL IR CHANGES 12 October 2005 PSA members will be affected by the Prime Minister's proposed changes. JOB SECURITY 5 October 2005 In the leadup to the March 2006 State election, the Public Service Association will be contacting political parties to determine their policies and attitudes in respect to matters of significance to PSA members. WORKPLACE RELATIONS PROTECTIONS 5 October 2005 The Queensland State Government has recently passed legislation which came into place from the 1st September 2005 which acts, where possible, as a a safety net to protect employment conditions. FULL BENCH DETERMINES NO EXTRA CLAIMS CLAUSE 5 October 2005 The Full Bench Decision regarding the No Extra Claims Clause following the Arbitration Case has been handed down. NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION 30 September 2005 On Tuesday 15 November 2005, the Nation will have its biggest worker and community meeting protesting against the Federal Government's plans to change Australia's workplace laws. DFC INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE RECOMMENCES 22 August 2005 The PSA Industrial Officers for CYFS, the Housing Group and Disability Services attended the recent Industrial Liaison Committee for the newly realigned Department for Families and Communities (DFC). FULL BENCH HEARING RE: NO EXTRA CLAIMS CLAUSE 22 August 2005 PSA appeared before the Full Bench of the Industrial Relations Commission on 22 August to finalise submissions regarding the No Extra Claims Clause in the proposed Salaries Award. FEDERAL IR CHANGES - YES, YOU SHOULD BE WORRIED! 10 August 2005 The Howard Government's proposed changes to workplace relations are causing significant concern and confusion amongst workers. FEDERAL IR CHANGES - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 27 July 2005 PSA has prepares a fact sheet that answers the most commonly asked questions. WORKLOADS 18 July 2005 Members from across the Public Sector have identified ongoing difficulties coping with heavy workloads. FULL BENCH DECISION UPDATE 15 July 2005 This item now includes salary increase details for Professional, Technical and Medical Scientist members with a link to the full decision. FULL BENCH DECIDES 7 July 2005 The Full Bench of the South Australian Industrial Relations Commission today handed down its decision in the long running salary campaign and arbitration case. PAY DECISION THURSDAY 5 July 2005 The Industrial Relations Commission of South Australia has advised that the Full Bench will hand down its decision in relation to the Salaries Arbitration Case at 12 noon, Thursday, 7 July 2005. SSO STOPPAGE TUESDAY 5TH JULY TO GO AHEAD 4 July 2005 The Australian Industrial Relations Commission this morning handed down a decision to reject the Government's application to suspend the bargaining period. PAID MATERNITY LEAVE FINALISATION 17 June 2005 The Industrial Registrar of the South Australian Industrial Relations Commission today confirmed the Minutes of Order for Paid Maternity/Adoption Leave. RECREATIONAL LEAVE LOADING 16 June 2005 From the first pay period on or after 1 July 2005, the maximum amount of Recreational Leave Loading payable for one full entitlement of annual leave will increase from $573.20 to $594.50 for the majority of members. RALLY - THURSDAY 30 JUNE 2005 14 June 2005 The rally on 30 June will highlight the disastrous outcomes that will result from the Federal Government's proposed changes. MATERNITY LEAVE UPDATE 14 June 2005 The PSA was advised on 10 June that draft Minutes of Order relating to the Maternity Leave decision are set down for settlement on Friday, 17 June 2005. OH, TO BE A POLITICIAN 2 June 2005 State politicians will be receiving their next automatic pay rise as of 1 July 2005. PSA MEETS WITH HEALTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE 2 June 2005 On Friday, 27th May, Jan McMahon, PSA General Secretary and Gayle Peak, Assistant Chief Industrial Officer, met with Jim Birch, Chief Executive Department of Health and Rod Bishop, Director Corporate Services. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO TARGET UNIVERSITIES AND TAFE EMPLOYEES 31 May 2005 It has become clear in recent weeks that new requirements being placed on Universities and TAFE Institutes by the Federal Government will have a significant long term impact on members in these institutions. HIGHER EDUCATION PROTEST OVER INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS CHANGES 31 May 2005 PSA/CPSU is concerned at the impact of the Federal Government's Industrial Relations Agenda upon the Higher Education Sector, including Universities and TAFE. YOUR RIGHTS AT WORK - WORTH FIGHTING FOR 31 May 2005 From 1 July, the Federal Government will take control of the Senate, giving it a majority in both Houses of Federal Parliament. NOT A BUDGET FOR THE FUTURE 26 May 2005 Senior PSA Officials, President Lindsay Oxlad, General Secretary Jan McMahon and Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher today attended the Budget lock-up. PSA AWAITS DECISION ON WAGES 20 May 2005 As members are aware, the latest phase of the long running campaign to win a fair wages outcome concluded on 22nd April 2005. NEW COMMISSIONER'S STANDARDS 12 May 2005 The PSA has been involved in negotiations with the Commissioner for Public Employment over recent months both in relation to the establishment of the Office of Public Employment and the change in delegations. CODE OF CONDUCT 11 May 2005 A Code of Conduct booklet was issued by the Commissioner of Public Employment in March 2005. TIME OFF IN LIEU (TOIL) AND FLEXITIME 11 May 2005 There is some confusion about when PSA members are eligible to accrue Time Off In Lieu and Flexitime. HISTORIC MATERNITY LEAVE DECISION 5 May 2005 The Full Bench of the South Australian Industrial Relations Commission today handed down a historic decision awarding 12 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave for PSA members in the SA public sector. PAID MATERNITY LEAVE DECISION TO BE HANDED DOWN 4 May 2005 The PSA has been formally notified that the Full Bench of the South Australian Industrial Relations Commission will hand down its decision in relation to Paid Maternity Leave/Adoption Leave on Thursday, 5 May 2005 at 1.00pm. Members will be advised immediately following the handing down of the decision. ALL OVER - PSA AWAITS DECISION 22 April 2005 The latest phase of the PSA's long running campaign to win a fair wages outcome on behalf of members has concluded. WAGES ARBITRATION NEARING COMPLETION 19 April 2005 Earlier today, the PSA concluded its closing argument in relation to the Wages Arbitration Case before the Full Bench of the South Australian Industrial Relations Commission. PAID MATERNITY LEAVE DECISION TO BE DELIVERED THIS WEEK. 18 April 2005 Earlier today, the Full Bench of the SA Industrial Relations Commission informed that its Decision in relation to PSA's paid maternity leave claim will be handed down this week. MENTAL HEALTH FORUM - EXTRA $100 MILLION NEEDED 13 April 2005 PSA members working in key Government Agencies on Monday 11th April attended the 2005 Mental Health forum to detail ongoing problems within the South Australian Mental Health system. PSA WITNESSES CONCLUDE - GOVERNMENT CASE STARTS 23 March 2005 The Full Bench today finished hearing evidence from PSA witnesses. PSA WITNESSES CONTINUE EVIDENCE 18 March 2005 The Industrial Relations Commission Hearing continued today. PARITY ARBITRATION UPDATE CROSS-EXAMINATION CONCLUDES 15 March 2005 The Parity Arbitration Pay case for a 12% pay increase concluded it's third day today. PARITY ARBITRATION CASE CONTINUES 14 March 2005 The Parity Arbitration Pay case for a 12% pay increase continued today before a Full Bench of the South Australian Industrial Relations Commission. PAY CASE ARBITRATION STARTS 10 March 2005 The Parity Arbitration Pay case for a 12% increase commenced before a Full Bench of the South Australian Industrial Relations Commission at 10 a.m. today. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FORUM 8 March 2005 PSA is holding a Mental Health Forum on 21 March 2005 with Representatives from affected Agencies to further explore concerns and identify needs. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 7 March 2005 Tuesday 8 March is International Women's Day. An article by CPSU-SPSF Women's Officer Sue Hammond that provides information on the significance of International Women's Day is accessible here. ARBITRATION PAID MATERNITY LEAVE CONCLUDES 1 March 2005 On Tuesday 1 March 2005 the PSA and Government concluded their submissions to the Full Bench of the South Australian Industrial Relations Commission in respect to paid maternity leave. WAGES PARITY ARBITRATION PAID MATERNITY LEAVE 28 February 2005 On Monday 28 February at 10.00 a.m. David Quick QC, opened the PSA's case for 14 weeks paid maternity leave. ARBITRATION ABOUT TO START 23 February 2005 PSA Council met this morning to consider any final issues prior to the start of the Arbitration case. FULL BENCH REJECTS GOVERNMENT'S APPLICATION FOR DELAY 14 February 2005 The Full Bench, sitting on Friday 11 February, rejected a Government application to abandon Hearing Dates set by the Commission. GOVERNMENT SEEKS FURTHER DELAY 10 February 2005 Government has asked the Commission to abandon the March dates allocated for the PSA to put its case in support of the wage claim. ARBITRATION - COMMISSION SETS DATES 8 February 2005 The Full Bench hearing the case arising from the Enterprise Bargaining dispute has now determined dates for PSA to present its case in respect to the 12% salary increase claim. SALARIES ARBITRATION CASE 31 January 2005 A Directions Hearing was held this morning before a Full Bench of the Industrial Relations Commission of South Australia. CONSULTATION PRINCIPLES UPHELD - OCPE REVIEW 24 January 2005 The PSA has been in dispute with the Government over its response to the 2004 Review of the Office for the Commissioner for Public Employment and its rush to implementation. WORKING IN HOT CONDITIONS 24 January 2005 At this time of the year, the union receives many calls asking what rights workers have to refuse to work in extreme conditions or when air conditioning breaks down. ARBITRATION UPDATE 17 January 2005 The Industrial Relations Commission has convened a Directions Hearing on 31 January 2005 to deal with the scheduling of the salary component of the upcoming Arbitration case. ALLOWANCES: NEW RATES 14 January 2005 Meal and Accommodation allowances have been increased from the 1st pay period on or after 23 December 2004. |
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