Campaigns & Issues

The PSA stands up for the interests of its 58,000 members on a wide range of public campaigns and issues. We campaign for better workplaces that are free of bullying, and for equal pay and conditions.

We have also run campaigns on rights for disabled workers, pensions and the work-life balance. And we are an outspoken opponent of privatisation and other trends that threaten the quality of New Zealand's public services.

For more details of our campaigns and issues read below or see the quick links on the side bar.

Campaigns

Working for You

Working for You promotes the value of public services. Public services make New Zealand a better place to live – but many of us take them for granted. Clean drinking water, electricity, rubbish collection and road maintenance are just some of the services that underpin our daily lives. Public schools educate our children, our hospitals take care of the sick, and our social services look after the vulnerable and the elderly. Government departments and agencies keep our country running smoothly and are the foundation of our economy.

Find out more at the Working For You campaign site: www.workingforyou.org.nz

Fairness at Work

We have joined forces with other unions to support the CTU’s Fairness at Work Campaign.

The campaign aims to protect New Zealand workers against Government plans to legalise unfair dismissals, require medical proof for every sick day taken and restrict employees’ access to union support.

Find out more here

Disabiilty: Up where we belong

Residential and home-support services are characterised by low pay, inadequate training and lack of recognition for skills and experience.

Members of the PSA and Service and Food Workers Union are planning to make a difference through a nationwide campaign for decent pay and recognition of qualifications and experience.

Show your support for the campaign at: www.UpWhereWeBelong.org.nz