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June 200824 December 2008 Details of 2009 planning and PSA Office Christmas Closure. SA HEALTH INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE 24 December 2008 On Friday 19 December 2008 the PSA attended and Industrial Liaison Committee meeting in SA Health. QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS FORUM. 24 December 2008 The PSA attends regular bi-monthly meetings with TQEH Management and was represented by PSA Industrial Officer Margie Lindley at the most recent meeting. CAVAN MEMBERS DEMAND A SAFE WORKPLACE! 23 December 2008 PSA members at Families SA's Cavan Youth Training Centre attended a meeting on 19th December 2008 to discuss the serious incidents that occurred on the 17th December 2008. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH UPDATE 23 December 2008 On Monday 15 December 2008, the Public Service Association met with Mr Derek Wright (Director of Operations) and Mr Mark Diamond (Executive Director Strategy Implementation), for Mental Health Directorate in SA Health. SHARED SERVICES CAMPAIGN 19 December 2008 PSA members in health conducted an industrial campaign to reduce the adverse effects of positions and services being transferred to Shared Services SA. 1600 PUBLIC SECTOR JOBS SLASHED! 19 December 2008 Treasurer Foley announced in today's mid year Budget Review that 1600 public sector jobs would be slashed over the next three years. CORRECTIONS LEAVE PAYMENTS 17 December 2008 On Wednesday 10 December as a result of motions passed to commence industrial action due to the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) failing to pay Recreation Leave Loading underpayments the Public Service Association (PSA) was required to attend an urgent South Australian Industrial Relations Commission Voluntary Conference. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INDUSTRIAL FORUM 16 December 2008 On Friday 21 November 2008, the PSA attended an Industrial Liaison Forum at Department of Health. CORRECTIONAL SERVICES BACK PAY DISPUTE 12 December 2008 The SA Industrial Relations Commission has recommended that each affected worker receive their back payment as soon as possible. WHAT'S GOING ON IN LAND SERVICES GROUP? 10 December 2008 The PSA is consulting with Land Services Group management over many issues and this brief is a summary of those issues. PRECAUTIONARY TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING 10 December 2008 PSA/CPSU has received advice from Dr Tony Sherbon, Chief executive Department of Health, of an offer of precautionary tuberculosis (TB) screening to approximately 300 patients and some staff at the Women and Children's Hospital. ANNUAL WOMEN'S CONFERENCE 10 December 2008 The PSA Annual Women's Conference is an important tradition on the PSA Calendar. In 2009 the conference will be held on the 18th of February. COMMISSIONER'S STATEMENT RE SHARED SERVICES CONFERENCE 9 December 2008 Members were previously advised that the PSA had requested a Voluntary Conference in the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) about concerns regarding the transfer of Health employees to Shared Services SA. SA DENTAL SERVICE INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 9 December 2008 The PSA attends regular bi-monthly meetings with SA Dental Service Management and was represented by PSA Industrial Officer Margie Lindley at the November meeting. MINDA UNION COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT 5 December 2008 The Minda Incorporated Union Collective Agreement No. 6 will reach it's nominal expiry date shortly. SHARED SERVICES REFERRAL TO THE IRC 3 December 2008 The PSA has referred a number of concerns to the Industrial Relations Commission. FAMILIES SA INDUSTRIAL ACTION UPDATE 3 December 2008 PSA Worksite Representatives met on Tuesday 2nd December to discuss the Department for Families and Communities response to members demands. SHARED SERVICES 27 November 2008 On Wednesday 26 November 2008 the PSA received a response from Under Treasurer Jim Wright agreeing to the four matters put forward by PSA members at the meeting of Monday 24 November 2008. SHARED SERVICES 25 November 2008 Earlier today PSA members in Payroll and Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable who are scheduled to transition to Shared Services SA, met to discuss a revised Government offer dated 20 November 2008. EDUCATION ENTERPRISE BARGAINING ORDERS OF THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION 25 November 2008 Following on from the PSA brief dated 20th November 2008, here is the Statement and Orders from the Industrial Commission. These Orders are still in place from this morning. EDUCATION STRIKE NOT PROCEEDING 21 November 2008 The Industrial Relations Commission made an order late yesterday afternoon Thursday 20 November 2008 directing that the strike planned for today, Friday 21 November not proceed. WHAT'S GOING ON IN DFEEST AND TAFE SA? 20 November 2008 PSA is consulting with DFEEST and TAFE SA over many issues. SHARED SERVICES BANS STAY ON 17 November 2008 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. FAMILIES SA INDUSTRIAL ACTION UPDATE 13 November 2008 Families SA PSA Worksite Representatives met on Tuesday 11th November 2008 to receive a report from Industrial Officers in relation to the Industrial campaign currently underway in Families SA and to decide upon further action. SHARED SERVICES BANS BACK ON 12 November 2008 Bans to enforce the Status Quo, as per Clause 23.2 of the Enterprise Agreement, have now been re-imposed. SA PATHOLOGY - CONSOLIDATION OF TESTS AND PLATFORMS 12 November 2008 The PSA has been advised of a series of staff meetings to be held across the new Directorate within SA Pathology (SAP) this week. BANS LIFTED IN SHARED SERVICES DISPUTE 11 November 2008 A meeting of PSA members affected by the transfer of positions to Shared Services today resolved to immediately lift all bans and limitations. FAMILIES SA INDUSTRIAL ACTION UPDATE 6 November 2008 PSA Industrial Officers met with Department for Families and Communities representatives on 4 November to discuss a range of matters raised previously with the Minister and Chief Executive. SHARED SERVICES DISPUTE 6 November 2008 The PSA Shared Services meeting held on Wednesday 5th November was very well attended. Members from all metropolitan health units & hospitals attended to talk about the concerns they have with the proposed move to Shared Services SA (SSSA). Country members were involved via a telephone hook up. SHARED SERVICES CAMPAIGN 5 November 2008 A meeting of PSA members employed by the Department of Health held today, the 5 November 2008, resolved to escalate bans in view of the Government's refusal to meaningfully negotiate in the Shared Services Dispute. NEW PRISON DELAYED 30 October 2008 In State Parliament today, Treasurer Foley announced that the building of the State's primary Correctional facility at Murray Bridge has been delayed. FAMILIES SA INDUSTRIAL ACTION TO COMMENCE IMMEDIATELY 29 October 2008 Families SA Worksite Representatives today passed a motion instituting an industrial campaign. SHARED SERVICES SA DISPUTE BACK IN THE COMMISSION 28 October 2008 The Government has requested an urgent compulsory conference in the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) and will be seeking orders that all bans be lifted. CONCERNS FOR CHILDREN AT RISK 27 October 2008 On Monday 27th October 2008 the PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon, Vice President Peter Hewish, a delegation of PSA Worksite Representatives and Senior Industrial Officers Vanessa Ravenhill and Simon Johnson met with Minister Rankine. BANS BACK ON SHARED SERVICES 27 October 2008 PSA members met on Friday 24 October and decided to reimpose bans related to Shared Services. PAY RISE 24 October 2008 Most PSA members ought to receive their 3.5% per annum salary increase today. THIRD E.A. PAY RISE 24 October 2008 The third E. A. pay rise applies to members employed in the Professional Stream and as Medical scientists from the first completed full pay period on or after 1 October 2008. MAGILL FAMILIES SA MEMBERS DEMAND SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE 23 October 2008 PSA members at Magill Secure Care attended a meeting on 17th October to discuss the current status of safety measures at the Magill Youth Training Centre. SALARIES, TRAINEE WAGES AND ALLOWANCES 23 October 2008 As a result of the State Wage Case decision of 20th August 2008 to increase award rates of pay for adults by $26 per week from the first full pay period on or after 1st October 2008, government trainees will receive a pay increase and many allowances for PSA members will increase by 3.978% from the same date. WORKCOVER MEMBERS REJECT MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL 23 October 2008 A meeting of PSA/CPSU and FSU members on Wednesday 22 October unanimously rejected a management proposal for a new Certified Agreement. FAMILIES SA PO STREAM PROGRESSION UPDATE 21 October 2008 PSA Families SA Worksite Representatives held a meeting on the 14th October 2008 and discussed the latest changes to the continuing Social Work Targeted Classification Assessment Process (T-CAP). SHARED SERVICES SA EMPLOYER OF CHOICE? 21 October 2008 For some people Shared Services SA is the employer of choice. But for the vast majority of employees, Shared Services SA is NOT the employer of choice. GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES NEW DEPARTMENT 16 October 2008 The PSA was advised earlier today that a number of agencies currently working within Primary Industries and Resources SA will be transferred to Planning SA from next month to create a new Department of Planning and Local Government. AUDITOR-GENERAL CONCERNED WITH SHARED SERVICES 16 October 2008 The Auditor-General's Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2008 was tabled in Parliament on Tuesday 14 October 2008. HAVE YOUR SAY - SHARED SERVICES DISPUTE 16 October 2008 This matter was first heard on Friday 3rd October. SHARED SERVICES DISPUTE AND THE "STATUS QUO" 16 October 2008 The PSA attended a voluntary conference in the State Industrial Commission on Tuesday 14 October 2008 at 2 pm, requested by the Government. FAMILIES SA MEMBERS UNITED 16 October 2008 Families SA Worksite Representatives have passed a resolution supporting the action taken by Crisis Response Unit members. PRISON OVERCROWDING 13 October 2008 A PSA meeting of Worksite Representatives from Yatala Labour Prison, Pt. Augusta Prison, Pt Lincoln Prison, Cadell Training Centre, the Adelaide Remand Centre and Mobilong Prison was held on Monday 13 October 2008 at 1 pm to discuss the ongoing overcrowding in South Australian Public Prisons. FAMILIES SA CRISIS RESPONSE UNIT BANS GO ON 13 October 2008 Crisis Response Unit (CRU) members met at 3.00 on Friday 10 October and resolved to implement work bans from 7 am Monday 13th October 2008. SHARED SERVICES BANS SUSPENDED 10 October 2008 PSA members affected by the proposed transfer of jobs to Shared Services SA had a meeting at the PSA earlier today (Friday 10 October) to consider the recommendations from the Industrial Relations Commission. SHARED SERVICES MEETING 9 October 2008 A meeting has been arranged for members to hear an update report and to consider recommendations from the Industrial Relations Commission of SA. GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE CONTRACT POLICY 7 October 2008 PSA is pursuing in a variety of ways an issue relating to Executive Officers following the change in government policy that led to contracts being offered without 'fall-back'. FAMILIES SA CRU MEMBERS VOTE TO ACT 30 September 2008 Families SA Crisis response Unit members met on 26 September to consider the response from the Families SA Executive to issues raised first on 22 August. They have decided that the response is inadequate. LEAVE FOR CARING FOR SICK CHILDREN 29 September 2008 The PSA has received concerns from members regarding their rights to paid time off work to care for sick children and the use of special leave with pay. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT IN DEPT OF PREMIER AND CABINET 29 September 2008 PSA Industrial Officers Michale Thorpe and Ian Peak attended a presentation of the Talent & Career Management System on Friday 26 September 2008 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE 29 September 2008 The PSA attends, as a key stake holder, the Department of Health Industrial Liaison Committee meetings. SOUTHERN MENTAL HEALTH INDUSTRIAL FORUM 29 September 2008 The PSA attends the Southern Adelaide Mental Health Workplace Consultative Committee as a key stake holder. DISABILITY SA ADMIN REVIEW AND RESTRUCTURE 29 September 2008 The PSA has representatives on the Steering Committee overseeing the Administration Review. PSA MEETING WITH CE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 29 September 2008 The Public Service Association meets regularly with the Department of Health Chief Executive Dr Tony Sherbon WORK TO RULE 19 September 2008 PSA members at the Shared Services meeting, held at the PSA on 19th September 2008, endorsed the taking of Industrial Action to pursue PSA claims re Governments proposals for positions moving to Shared Services SA. This action included work to rule. SHARED SERVICES BANS AND LIMITATIONS 19 September 2008 A well attended meeting held at the PSA on Friday 19 September 2008 at 12.30 pm, which included regional members, passed a motion imposing bans and limitations. FAMILIES SA - NOT GOOD ENOUGH ! 19 September 2008 In response to a motion passed by Crisis Response Unit members calling on the Department to address critical failings, a meeting of CRU staff on Friday 12th September was addressed by the Families SA Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive. SUPREME COURT BUILDING 17 September 2008 On 20 August 2008, the PSA organised a successful lunchtime meeting to discuss a number of OHS&W issues associated with the Supreme Court Building. SHARED SERVICES UPDATE 15 September 2008 On Thursday 11 September 2008, Public Service Association (PSA) President Lindsay Oxlad and Senior Industrial Officer Simon Johnson attended a meeting of the Shared Services SA (SSSA) Workforce Consultative Group (WCG). SA HEALTH UNIONS CONSULTATIVE FORUM 8 September 2008 On Wednesday, 27 August 2008, PSA industrial Officer Dolly Costello together with Senior Industrial Officer Ian Peak attended the SA Health Unions consultative forum. CENTRAL NORTHERN ADELAIDE HEALTH SERVICE FORUM 8 September 2008 On Thursday 28 August 2008, the Central Northern Adelaide Health Service (CNAHS) Industrial Liaison Forum was held. DOMICILIARY CARE SA PMA WORKING GROUP 8 September 2008 The Para Medical Aide (PMA) Working Group met on the 27th of August 2008 to continue identifying additional hours, new positions and extra opportunities for Para Medical Aides (PMAs). DOMICILIARY CARE NORTHERN ACCOMMODATION RELOCATION 8 September 2008 the PSA has received formal notification from Domiciliary Care SA regarding relocation of the Playford, Salisbury and Hampstead AACAT team to the Tregenza Avenue worksite. COUNTRY HEALTH SA HOSPITAL INC WORKFORCE SERVICES PLAN 8 September 2008 The PSA as a key stake-holder in Country Health SA Hospital Inc. (CHSA) has been provided with a draft copy of the 2008-2010 Country Health SA Hospital Workforce Services Plan. HEALTH INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE 4 September 2008 The PSA, as a key stake-holder, attends meetings of the Department of Health Industrial Liaison Committee. FAMILIES SA EXECUTIVE TO RESPOND TO CRISIS RESPONSE UNIT MEMBERS 4 September 2008 The PSA met with representatives from the Department for Families and Communities and Families SA to discuss the resolution that members passed unanimously on 18th August 2008. PSA MEETS MINISTER WEATHERILL - PUBLIC SECTOR PERFORMANCE COMMISSION 4 September 2008 PSA senior officials met with Minister Weatherill concerning the newly established Public Sector Performance Commission. PSA MEETS WITH DTF RE SHARED SERVICES 29 August 2008 On Friday 29 August at 4 pm, PSA General secretary Jan McMahon, Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher and Senior Industrial officers Ian Peak and Simon Johnson met with Senior Treasury officials. DECS REGIONAL BOUNDARY CHANGES 29 August 2008 Members should be aware that the new Regional Boundary structure has been announced by DECS. FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES CONTRACT OF TRAINING ISSUES. 27 August 2008 The PSA concerns have now been addressed. GLENSIDE CAMPUS TRANSITION DRAFT HR PRINCIPLES & PROCEDURES 27 August 2008 The Transition Consultative Committee has now agreed, in principle, to the draft Human Resources (HR) Principles and Procedures that will guide the process of managing staff who may be affected by the transition of services at the Glenside Campus. OVER 300 PUBLIC HEALTH JOBS TO LOST IN THE COUNTRY 27 August 2008 Due to the State Government's decisions over 300 positions in country health will be transferred to the city based Shared Services SA. PHARMACEUTICAL REFORMS IN SA PUBLIC HOSPITALS 27 August 2008 Advice has been received from the Department of Health on the agreement to participate in a process of Pharmaceutical reform in public hospitals. TRAINEE WAGES AND ALLOWANCES TO BE INCREASED 25 August 2008 As a result of the State Wage Case decision of 20th August 2008 to increase award rates of pay for adults by $26 per week from the 1st pay period on or after 1st October 2008, government trainees will receive a pay rise and many allowances for PSA members will increase by 3.948% from the same date. OVER 300 PUBLIC HEALTH JOBS TO BE LOST IN THE COUNTRY 22 August 2008 Due to the State Government's decisions over 300 positions in country health will be transferred to the city based Shared Services SA. ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT 21 August 2008 The PSA has been made aware of the intentions of the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) to consider alterations to the terms and conditions of members employed as Park Rangers. PSA MEETS WITH MINISTER CAICA 18 August 2008 PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon and Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher today met with recently appointed Industrial Relations Minister Paul Caica. CRISIS RESPONSE UNIT CARES - DOES DFC? 18 August 2008 PSA members at the Crisis Response Unit met last week to consider a range of issues. MENTAL HEALTH UPDATE 18 August 2008 Mental Health Triage was established in December 2007 as an outcome of ERMHS Stage 1 implementation. PSA MEETS SA DENTAL SERVICE MANAGEMENT 18 August 2008 The PSA has regular bi-monthly meetings with SADS Management COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH DRAFT MODEL OF CARE 18 August 2008 The PSA recently received the draft Model of Care for Adult Community Mental Health Services. SKILLS SHORTAGES 13 August 2008 Last week, the State Government announced the strengthening of it's Training and Skills Commission, with additional members and a new chair, Professor Denise Bradley. COURTS ADMINISTRATION AUTHORITY MEETING 12 August 2008 As you would be aware, there has been great concern expressed by Supreme Court employees, members of the judiciary and members of the public about the safety of the Supreme Court building given the severe cracking in its walls. FAMILIES SA TRANSITIONAL ACCOMMODATION RECLASSIFICATION NEWS 12 August 2008 PSA members working in Transitional Accommodation believe that they have been working above their OPS2 classification. FAMILIES SA PAYCYCLE DECISION 5 August 2008 The PSA attended a voluntary conference in the Industrial Relations Commission of SA on Monday 4th August 2008. EDUCATION ENTERPRISE BARGAINING ROLLING STOPPAGES 31 July 2008 PSA members should be aware that the AEU has announced rolling stoppages commencing on Monday 4th August 2008 as part of a campaign for better Enterprise Bargaining outcomes for school staff. SHARED SERVICES UPDATE WORKFORCE CONSULTATIVE MEETING 31 July 2008 On Monday 28 July 2008, Public Service Association representatives attended a meeting of the Shared Services SA (SSSA) Workforce Consultative Group (WCG). REPORT ON FAMILIES SA WORKLOAD CAMPAIGN 31 July 2008 The first meeting of the Families SA Working Party on workloads and resourcing was held on Thursday 24 July at the Public Service Association (PSA). MODBURY HOSPITAL INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 25 July 2008 On Tuesday 22 July 2008, the Modbury Hospital Industrial Liaison Forum (ILF) was held. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH EFFICIENCY TARGETS 25 July 2008 On Wednesday 25 June 2008, PSA Assistant Chief Industrial Officer Gayle Peak, together with Industrial Officer Dolly Costello met with Dr Tony Sherbon Chief Executive Department of Health. "NO EMPLOYEE CAN BE DISADVANTAGED" 22 July 2008 The PSA has been instrumental in ensuring those effected employees that have recently transitioned across to Shared Services SA, which has resulted in a change in pay cycles, have not been disadvantaged. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE 21 July 2008 As a key stake-holder, the PSA attends the Department of Health Industrial Liaison Committee. PSA CALLS FOR MEETING WITH MINISTER 16 July 2008 A special meeting of Families SA Worksite Representatives was held on Tuesday 15 July 2008. TASK FORCE COUNTRY HEALTH PLAN 16 July 2008 The PSA/CPSU has been asked to provide a nominee to the Task Force into aspects of the Country Health Plan established by the Minister of Health. AMBULATORY AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 16 July 2008 On Tuesday 8 July 2008 the Ambulatory and Primary Health Care Industrial Liaison Forum meeting was held. PLANNING SA NEW BEGINNING 16 July 2008 PSA Assistant General secretary Nev Kitchen, PSA Worksite Representative Noel Mensforth, together with PSA Industrial staff met with Planning SA Acting CE John Hanlon to discuss the government's rationale for the proclamation of Planning SA as a new department. FAMILIES SA CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING UPDATE 14 July 2008 PSA Worksite Representatives attended the June 2008 Community Residential Care Consultative Committee meeting. CENTRAL NORTHERN ADELAIDE HEALTH SERVICE ILF 4 July 2008 On Thursday 26 June the Central Northern Adelaide Health Service (CNAHS) Industrial Liaison Forum was held. GLENSIDE CAMPUS TRANSITION CONSULTATIVE SUB-COMMITTEE 3 July 2008 On Friday 27 June PSA representatives attended a meeting of the Glenside Campus Transition Consultative Sub-Committee. PSA MEETS WITH CE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 2 July 2008 On Wednesday 25 June 2008, PSA Acting Chief Industrial Officer Gayle Peak, together with Industrial Officer Dolly Costello, met with Dr Tony Sherbon, Chief Executive Health and Patrick Smith, Manager Human Resources. CPSU ELECTION RESULTS 30 June 2008 The Australian Electoral Commission Returning Officer, Ms Andy Wilson, has declared the 2008 CPSU SA Branch elections completed. WORKCOVER ENTERPRISE BARGAINING 26 June 2008 The current WorkCover Enterprise Agreement remains in force until the 17th of January 2009. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS MEETING - REVIEW OF WORK LEVEL DEFINITIONS 25 June 2008 A meeting has been called to discuss the review. ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL MRI DISPUTE 24 June 2008 On 30 May 2008, the PSA endorsed industrial action by members employed in the MRI section of the Radiography Department of the Royal Adelaide Hospital. WORKCOVER - WHAT THE CHANGES MEAN TO YOU AND WHAT YOU CAN DO. 23 June 2008 The Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1986 and the WorkCover Corporation Act 1994 have been passed in State Parliament. DENTAL THERAPISTS AND DENTAL HYGIENISTS 23 June 2008 The PSA has written to the Department of Health on behalf of several members who are Dental Therapists and Dental Hygienists. SA PATHOLOGY SERVICE COMMENCES JULY 1 20 June 2008 The Statutes Amendment and Repeal (Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science) Bill 2008 passed through both Houses of Parliament yesterday enabling the commencement of SA Pathology. The Bill is expected to be proclaimed on 1 July 2008. UNIVERSITY LOG OF CLAIMS 13 June 2008 CPSU lodged the CPSU (SPSF) Log of Claims for new Union Collective Agreements at the 3 South Australian Universities on 6/6/08. Similar claims are being lodged at all Australian universities by all unions involved in the negotiations. STOPWORK ACTION On Tuesday 17 June 2008, there will be a 24 hour stop work action held as part of a campaign to put pressure on the Government to improve their current Enterprise Bargaining offer to DECS staff. SHARED SERVICES UPDATE WORKFORCE CONSULTATIVE MEETING 12 June 2008 On Wednesday 11 June 2008 PSA President Lindsay Oxlad and Industrial Officer Simon Johnson attended a meeting of the Shared Services SA Workforce Consultative Group. STATE BUDGET 2008 - OVERVIEW 5 June 2008 The Treasurer, the Hon Kevin Foley, today handed down the State Budget. FAMILIES SA DETAILS DISABILITY SA DETAILS CORRECTIONAL SERVICES DETAILS COURTS DETAILS SAPOL DETAILS JUSTICE DETAILS WATER, LAND & BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION DETAILS COUNTRY HEALTH DETAILS CHILD PROTECTION 5 June 2008 Families SA PSA Worksite Representatives met recently to discuss the significant increase in workload for those members with responsibilities for child protection. STATE BUDGET - WORKCOVER UPDATE 2 June 2008 Treasurer Foley will hand down the 2008 State Budget on Thursday, 5 June. The Legislative Council will sit on June 3-5 and will deal with approximately 150 amendments to WorkCover legislation. DFEEST ASO 42 WEEK CONTRACT UPDATE 2 June 2008 The PSA received a tremendous amount of feedback from the membership in relation to the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology (DFEEST) proposal pf introducing 42 week contracts. OPERATIONAL CHANGES AT SERVICE SA 2 June 2008 On Thursday 22 May 2008 PSA Industrial staff met with the Director Service SA to discuss the ongoing operational changes implemented art Service SA. REPATRIATION GENERAL HOSPITAL INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 2 June 2008 The PSA attended the Repatriation General Hospital Industrial Liaison Forum held on Monday 26 May 2008. REVIEW OF HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMPLAINTS ACT 2004 28 May 2008 The PSA has been advised by Dr Tony Sherbon, Chief Executive Department of Health, of the commencement of the Review of the Health and Community Services Complaints Act 2004. WORKERS COMPENSATION - DO YOU HAVE ANY CURRENT ENTITLEMENT ? 22 May 2008 The PSA is continuing to campaign against the Governments WorkCover legislation which will harm injured workers. GOVERNMENT DENIES JUSTICE 21 May 2008 The PSA has great concerns over attempts by Government to deny members the right to have grievances heard by the 'independent umpire', the Industrial Relations Commission. MARJORIE JACKSON-NELSON HOSPITAL PRECINCT MASTER PLAN 21 May 2008 On Wednesday 14 May 2008 PSA Industrial Officer Dolly Costello attended a briefing on the Marjorie Nelson-Jackson Hospital Precinct Master Plan. FAMILIES SA BOUNDARY REALIGNMENT PROJECT UPDATE 20 May 2008 The PSA received correspondence from the Department for Families and Communities on 9 May 2008 concerning the process for calling vacancies in District Centres to finalisation of the Boundary Realignment Project. PAYMENT WHEN RECALLED TO WORK CLARIFIED 16 May 2008 Earlier this year the PSA became aware that some members were not being paid correctly when recalled to work. DOMICILIARY CARE PMA WORKING GROUP 15 May 2008 The Para Medical Aide (PMA) Working Group is under way. THE QUEEN ELIZABETH HOSPITAL RENAL TRANSPLANTATION 14 May 2008 On Thursday 8 May 2008 PSA Industrial Officer Dolly Costello attended a meeting with Dr Karleen Edwards, Chief Executive Central Northern Adelaide Health Service and Mr Andrew Zoerner, Project Manager, Renal Service Integration. TAFE LIBRARIES UPDATE 13 May 2008 The PSA attended two recent meetings in relation to the Department of Further education, Employment, Science and Technology's TAFE SA Library Review. MODBURY HOSPITAL UPDATE 12 May 2008 The Department of Health Industrial Liaison Committee met recently. ROYAL ADELAIDE HOSPITAL INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 12 May 2008 The purpose of the Royal Adelaide Hospital Industrial Liaison Forum is to provide a consultation mechanism between RAH Management and the recognised Health Unions who have members employed at the RAH. WORKCOVER UPDATE 9 May 2008 The second reading phase of the WorkCover debate in the Upper House ended just before 5am this morning, Friday 9 May. SHARED SERVICES UPDATE 9 May 2008 PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon, President Lindsay Oxlad, Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher and Industrial Officer Josie Barbaro met with representatives from the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) and Shared Services SA (SSSA), on Wednesday 7th May 2008. PASSENGER TRANSPORT DIVISION INDUSTRIAL DISPUTE UPDATE 8 May 2008 Following recommendations from Commissioner Doyle the PTD and the PSA met on Friday 2 May to discuss the matters of dispute. EDUCATION ENTERPRISE BARGAINING 2008 8 May 2008 Weekly meetings continue in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues and achieve a new Enterprise Agreement to school based employees. MEAL ALLOWANCE INCREASES 2 May 2008 Meal allowances and incidentals have been increased from the first pay period on or after the 23 December 2007. EDUCATION ENTERPRISE BARGAINING 2 May 2008 On Wednesday 30th April, the Single Bargaining Centre for the Education Enterprise Bargaining negotiations met again. HEALTH INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE 2 May 2008 On Friday 18 April 2008 the Department of Health Industrial Liaison Committee meeting was held. DON'T GAMBLE WITH YOUR RIGHTS AT WORK 30 April 2008 In a community/media event today, Wed 30 April, PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon will highlight the gamble on their income workers will be taking if they are injured at work. WORKCOVER CAMPAIGN 28 April 2008 The WorkCover legislation debate will continue in the Legislative Council of the SA Parliament over the next two weeks. SHARED SERVICES REFORM 28 April 2008 On Wednesday 23rd April 2008, PSA President Lindsay Oxlad and Industrial Officer Josie Barbaro attended a meeting of the Shared Services SA Workforce Consultative Group. TRANSITIONAL ACCOMMODATION SUPERVISING YOUNG PEOPLE 28 April 2008 PSA representatives met with Families SA Transitional Accommodation to discuss issues raised by members in relation to the 'Supervising Young People' document. PASSENGER TRANSPORT DIVISION INDUSTRIAL DISPUTE 24 April 2008 The PSA was alerted by members employed in PTD (IMR) that they were issued a directive in January 2008 which presented a further limitation upon the accessing of Personal Leave (Sick) for IMR Staff. SA METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW 23 April 2008 The Government has recently released the final version of the "SA Metropolitan Hospital Efficiency and Performance Review" DISABILITY INDUSTRIAL FORUMS 23 April 2008 The PSA regularly attends the Disabilities SA Industrial Relations Forum and the Community Services Industrial Liaison Sub-Committee for Disabilities SA. HEALTH PERFORMANCE COUNCIL 22 April 2008 The Health Minister, the Hon John Hill, has invited the PSA to provide nominees to be considered for appointment to the newly created Health Performance Council. TAFE - DFEEST - TOIL AND FLEXITIME 17 April 2008 The PSA is aware that there continues to be inconsistent application of TOIL and flexitime within the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology, including TAFE campuses. DECS - SSO EB 2008 - GOVERNMENT MAKES AN OFFER 16 April 2008 On Wednesday 16th April 2008 the formal Single Bargaining Centre met to continue negotiations for a new Enterprise Agreement. FAMILIES SA BOUNDARY REALIGNMENT PROJECT UPDATE 16 April 2008 The PSA was advised on Tuesday 15 April 2008 that the first round offers for re-allocation under Boundary Realignment were sent to staff on Monday 14 April 2008. WORKCOVER CAMPAIGN 10 April 2008 The Rann Government's WorkCover legislation was last night passed by the House of Assembly, and will now be considered by the Upper House. PSA MEETS WITH MINISTER WEATHERILL 10 April 2008 PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon, President Lindsay Oxlad, Branch Councillor Peter Hewish and Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher met with Minister Jay Weatherill at Parliament House last night, Wednesday 9 April 2008. PUBLIC SECTOR BILL 10 April 2008 PSA was advised last night by Minister Weatherill that submissions made in respect of the draft Public Sector Bill 2008 are being considered by Government. Some amendments to the legislation are being made, although details have not yet been advised to the PSA. The revised Bill will be the subject of discussions with PSA. METRO HOSPITAL EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW 7 April 2008 The Paxton Report on Metropolitan Hospital Efficiency and Performance has now been released by the Minister for Health. PSA URGES PREMIER RANN TO STOP WORKCOVER CUTS 31 March 2008 Nobody asks to be injured at work. Tell Premier Rann that you don't support cuts to injured workers pay and rights. CONSULTANCY FOOD SERVICES OPERATING MODEL FOR SA HEALTH 28 March 2008 On Wednesday 26 March PSA Industrial Officer Dolly Costello met with senior Department of Health officers to discuss the engagement of consultants PriceWaterhouseCoopers to provide advice on a future food services operating model for the metropolitan hospitals system. DECS - CONSULTATION AT THE DISTRICT LEVEL 27 March 2008 The PSA has met with DECS regarding the establishment of a District Consultative Forum (DCF) to facilitate effective consultation at the District level. TREASURY AND FINANCE - CONCERN OVER PRACTICES 19 March 2008 The PSA has written to the Under Treasurer, Mr Jim Wright, expressing concern at certain Human Resource decisions. SA HEALTH UNION CONSULTATIVE FORUM 18 March 2008 On Friday 29 February 2008 the SA Health Unions Consultative Forum met. PSA IMPROVES TRANSITION TO RETIREMENT 17 March 2008 The much-awaited Transition to Retirement Bill has finally passed through the SA Parliament with a major improvement won by the PSA. UPDATE ON WORKCOVER 14 March 2008 The Workers Rehabilitation and Compensation (Scheme review) Amendment Bill 2008 has been tabled in Parliament. SHARED SERVICES REFORM WORKFORCE CONSULTATIVE MEETING 13 March 2008 On Wednesday 12th March 2008, PSA President Lindsay Oxlad and Industrial Officer Josie barbaro attended a meeting of the Shared Services SA (SSSA) Workforce Consultative Group (WGC). SINGLE PATHOLOGY SERVICE HR PRINCIPLES 12 March 2008 On Monday 3 March 2008 the PSA Pathology Service Human Resource Sub-Committee met to discuss further developments on the draft HR Principles and Procedures document. DOMICILIARY CARE OUTSOURCING UPDATE 7 March 2008 PSA Worksite Representatives and a PSA Industrial Officer met with Domiciliary Care SA management representatives on Wednesday 5th March 2008. SA DENTAL SERVICE INDUSTRIAL LIAISON FORUM 7 March 2008 The PSA attended the first bi-monthly SADS Industrial Liaison Forum (ILF) for the year held on Monday 4th March. FAMILIES SA PLACEMENT PANELS 6 March 2008 PSA Families SA Worksite Representatives with Industrial Officer Vanessa Ravenhill attended the Boundary Realignment Project Consultative Committee meeting on Monday 3 March. KESWICK PARKING DEBACLE 4 March 2008 The PSA has been made aware of the change in parking arrangements for Department for Environment & Heritage members at 1 Richmond Road, Keswick. FAMILIES SECURE CARE - MEMBERS SAFETY STILL NOT GUARANTEED 3 March 2008 PSA members attended a meeting on 20th February to discuss the current status of safety measures being implemented at Cavan Training Centre. FAMILIES SA MODBURY ISSUES 29 February 2008 PSA members met at the Modbury District Office on Wednesday 2 February to discuss the correspondence received from department for Families and Communities relating to staffing shortages in the Centre. COUNTRY HEALTH INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE 28 February 2008 As a key stake holder the PSA attends the Country Health SA (CHSA) Liaison Committee meetings. FAMILIES SA BOUNDARY REALIGNMENT 27 February 2008 The PSA has been advised that a series of meetings have been planned to inform staff in District Centres of the new Office Structures and the Proposed Model that will be implemented in July 2008 WORKCOVER UPDATE 26 February 2008 The Rann Government today released in Parliament the report into WorkCover. NOT ENOUGH - FAMILIES SA! 25 February 2008 Public Service Association (PSA) members at the Modbury District Centre of Families SA have determined to campaign if current resources are not maintained by close of business Wednesday 27 February 2008. PROFESSIONAL DIVISION REVIEW OF WORK LEVEL DEFINITIONS 22 February 2008 A meeting of the PSA Working Group was held on Thursday 21 February 2008 to discuss and further develop the PSA's draft submission to the review of Work Level definitions. WORKCOVER - WHAT REDUCTIONS WOULD MEAN TO YOU. 22 February 2008 The PSA has reported previously on the Workcover Board's recommendation to Government to cut Workcover payments to injured workers. SA PATHOLOGY SERVICE HUMAN RESOURCE PRINCIPLES 22 February 2008 The PSA and other unions involved has been negotiating a revised Human Resource Principles and Procedures document. DOMICILIARY CARE MEMBERS WIN 21 February 2008 The PSA received written commitments from Domiciliary Care SA (DCSA) in relation to the current Para Medical Aide's (PMA) campaign to gain extra hours for Public Sector workers by reducing the outsourcing of services to agency staff. DECS - CHANGES TO DISTRICT BOUNDARIES 19 February 2008 The PSA recently met with DECS regarding the changes to district boundaries. WORKERS UNDER ATTACK 18 February 2008 Media reports suggest that the Government is considering cutting WorkCover benefits to injured workers. FAMILIES SA - ENOUGH IS ENOUGH 15 February 2008 PSA members at the Modbury District Centre of Families SA have determined to campaign if further resources are not provided by close of business Wednesday 20 February 2008. SCHOOL SERVICES OFFICERS ENTERPRISE BARGAINING 14 February 2008 The current SA Education Staff (Govt Preschools, Schools and TAFE) Enterprise Bargaining Agreement expires on 31 March 2008. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S APOLOGY TO INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS 12 February 2008 Prime Minister Rudd, on behalf of the Federal Government, will make an apology to the Stolen Generation of Indigenous Australians in Parliament House, Canberra at 9:30 am (South Australian time) on Wednesday 13 February 2008. FAMILIES SA OPS3 CARE AND PROTECTION WORKERS 8 February 2008 Families SA has introduced OPS 3 Care and Protection Workers to Social Work teams to help in dealing with the ongoing difficulties in recruiting and retaining Social Workers. DOM CARE, DO THE RIGHT THING! 7 February 2008 PSA Para-Medical Aide (PMA) members will commence industrial action on Monday 11th February 2008. POLICE SECURITY SERVICES BRANCH RESTRUCTURE 6 February 2008 On Thursday 17 January 2008, PSA Industrial Officer Keith Knipe and PSSB work-site representatives attended a briefing session on the PSSB - Protective Security Officers award conditions, pay rates and transition strategy. MEMBER SAFETY IS NON-NEGOTIABLE 5 February 2008 PSA members attended a meeting on 23 January 2008 to discuss recent serious incidents that negatively impacted on their safety at work. OVERTIME AND RESOURCES FOR EMERGENCY FIREFIGHTING 4 February 2008 The PSA is aware that the Department for Environment and Heritage (DEH) appears to continue to inappropriately remunerate Park Rangers and other DEH staff called upon to perform emergency fire fighting activities. SHARED SERVICES DELAYED 31 January 2008 Shared Services SA has now delayed the transition of Group 1 employees. CHANGES TO EDUCATION REGIONAL BOUNDARIES 31 January 2008 PSA members may be aware that will be changes to the DECS district boundaries in 2009, as a result of a decision of the South Australian Government to align Government Departments into common boundaries. HEALTH INDUSTRIAL LIAISON COMMITTEE 30 January 2008 On Friday 25th January 2008 PSA Industrial Officer Sue Cummins attended the Department of Health Industrial Liaison Committee. DOMICILIARY CARE OUTSOURCING UPDATE 29 January 2008 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 Street office on 23rd January 2008. SELECTION PROCESS FOR HOUSING MANAGERS 23 January 2008 The PSA convened an urgent meeting with DFC Housing representatives on 18 January to discuss the selection process for Housing Managers (to be known as Housing Officers). PUBLIC SECTOR BILL 2008 - SHARED SERVICES 22 January 2008 The PSA and SPSF (SA Branch) Councils met on January 21 and received reports from meetings of Worksite Representatives regarding the Public Sector Bill 2008 and Shared Services. "BULLYING IN THE WORKPLACE" TASK FORCE 21 January 2008 The task force was established in response to a recognised growing risk in the workplace to South Australian Health staff of violent and aggressive behaviour from non-employees, in particular, patients. The terms of reference have been expanded to include bullying of staff by other staff. SHARED SERVICES UPDATE 17 January 2008 PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon, President Lindsay Oxlad, Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher and Industrial Officer Josie barbaro met with representatives from the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) and Shared services SA (SSSA) on Wednesday 16th January 2008. SA WATER RELOCATION TO VICTORIA SQUARE 17 January 2008 The PSA is continuing to consult with SA Water about matters that will directly affect members who will be required to relocate to the new premises on Victoria Square, scheduled to occur in August 2008. MARJORIE JACKSON-NELSON HOSPITAL 16 January 2008 Dr. David Panter and senior Health staff met with the Health unions, PSA, LHMU, SASMOA, AEA, APESMA and ANF to discuss the Public Private Partnership arrangements for the proposed Marjorie Jackson-Nelson Hospital. PROFESSIONAL WORKING GROUP MEETING 15 January 2008 A meeting has been called regarding the review of Working Level Definitions. FAMILIES SA BOUNDARY REALIGNMENT UPDATE 14 January 2008 PSA Worksite Representatives Angela Giles, Craig Martin and Teri Farley and PSA Industrial Officer Vanessa Ravenhill met with Department for Families and Communities and Families SA management representatives on Wednesday 9 January 2008. DOMICILIARY CARE SA OUTSOURCING 11 January 2008 PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon and Assistant General Secretary Nev Kitchin attended a meeting of Para Medical Aide (PMA) members on 9 January 2008 to discuss Domiciliary Care SA's continued outsourcing of PMA roles and functions. |
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