State sector shake-up

The Prime Minister has announced changes to the state sector that could affect you and your job.

We ran a live online meeting for PSA members across the country to talk about what the changes mean.

See what members are saying and add you comments too.

A Talley's AFFCO special that focuses on the plight of 1200 workers in NZs largest and most bitter current industrial dispute with CTU President Helen Kelly and MWU Shed Secretary Laurie Nankivell

Issue 1 - What is this dispute actually over, what are the work conditions for meat workers like?

Issue 2 - How has Talley's behaved since becoming 100% owners of AFFCO.

and Issue 3 - What does it say for NZ's industrial relations when a multi-million dollar family can simply deem to throw a union out of its business?

Currently, there are 1200 AFFCO workers out of work. They and their families are experiencing extreme hardship. More than 5000 children are affected by their parents and grandparents not being able to work. 

Donations can be made to CTU Disputes Fund at Kiwibank, Wellington (Branch), NZCTU DISPUTES FUND (Account holder), 38 9007 0894028 08 (Account).
Funds will be disseminated directly to the workers and used for essential food items and bills.

 
The Union Report plays 8pm Monday Triangle TV and simulcast on scoop.co.nz. For previous editions of Union Report go here.

A guide for PSA members on change management

The PSA has a wealth of expertise in responding to change.

This guide is a brief summary of your rights and what to expect when a restructuring is proposed for your workplace.

For the members guide to change management click here.

A challenge from the PSA

After the election the PSA published an open letter to the incoming government.. The letter appeared in the Sunday Star Times and the Herald on Sunday.

See a copy of the full text here.

Like all New Zealanders we urge them to keep New Zealand working.
keepNZworking.co.nz

Our vision of a modern public service

The PSA has published a series of policy papers that discuss the challenges facing the state, which include giving citizens more control over policy-making, encouraging public servants to be more innovative, and restructuring the laws and practices that govern the public service. To read the papers go here.