PSA 18 Mar 2019
Messages of solidarity
Trade unions from around the world have joined in sending messages of solidarity at news of the terrorist attack in Christchurch.
PSA 31 Jan 2019
Recommendations for Fair Pay Agreements set a sound pathway
The Public Service Association (PSA) says recommendations delivered to the Government by the Fair Pay Agreement Working Group today set a sound pathway for a robust employment relations framework in New Zealand.
PSA 11 Feb 2019
DHB Admin workers turn out in record numbers to Stop Work meetings
In a show of combined strength DHB Administration workers who belong to the PSA filled meeting venues around New Zealand today for their first-ever nationwide Stop Work meeting.
PSA 11 Feb 2019
Patience of DHB Admin workers around New Zealand has worn out
Nationwide Stop Work meetings held for DHB Administration workers across all 20 District Health Boards today have delivered a loud and clear message that their patience with repeatedly delayed timelines for bargaining settlements for improved pay and conditions has worn...
PSA 13 Feb 2019
PSA women make the case for stronger equal pay law
The PSA and the PSA Women's Network are excited to be making oral submissions today on a bill that will help ensure wāhine are paid what they're worth.
PSA 18 Feb 2019
PSA hosts restorative justice event in Wellington
The PSA hosted a lunchtime forum today on the topic of applying restorative principles to address damaging workplace behaviours.
PSA 21 Feb 2019
Tax Working Group delivers effective ways to neutrally broaden tax base
The final report of the Tax Working Group finally puts together a long overdue set of choices and options for the Government to act on to achieve a tax system that is fairer for all New Zealanders says the Public...
PSA 22 Feb 2019
New law represents a historic milestone for social workers in New Zealand
The passing of the Social Workers Registration Legislation Bill is being greeted as an historic milestone for the profession of social work by the Public Service Association (PSA).
PSA 22 Feb 2019
Workforce needs highlighted by PSA Mental Health & Addiction Committee
Members of the PSA Mental Health & Addiction Committee from around New Zealand have been meeting in Wellington today to review PSA members’ feedback about recommendations for change in the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry report delivered to Government in...
PSA 05 Mar 2019
Momentum for equal pay keeps building
The momentum for equal pay has gained another boost with signatures to a petition in support of DHB administration workers’ equal pay claim with DHBs passing the 10,000 mark on the cusp of International Women’s Day.
06 Mar 2019
International Womens Day- Friday 6 March
The 2019 theme for International Women’s Day is think equal, build smart, innovate for change.
PSA 13 Mar 2019
Strong support for School Strike for Climate from PSA
Widespread support being given to the School Strike for Climate now includes support from the Public Service Association (PSA), New Zealand’s largest union, and its Eco Network.
PSA 15 Mar 2019
Relief from secondary tax assists hard-working PSA members
The passage of a new law to relieve workers subject to what the government recognised as "unnecessary" secondary tax is going to make a meaningful difference to PSA members from 1 April - particularly members in low paid jobs.
PSA 15 Mar 2019
Support for Jan Logie’s call for discussion about a 'Rainbow Ministry'
The PSA’s Out@PSA network supports the call made at the opening of this year’s Wellington Pride Festival by Greens MP Jan Logie that it would be worthwhile to explore having a ministry-level government agency for LGBTI+ New Zealanders.
PSA 16 Mar 2019
Message from PSA national secretaries
We are all shocked and reeling from the events in Christchurch yesterday (Friday 15 March).
31 Jan 2019
We all care we all count- messages of support for Admin/Clerical in the DHB's
As the DHB Clerical and administration (admin) members head into there first ever national stop work meeting we will sharing messages of support to show that we all care we all count.
PSA 31 Jan 2019
No room for complacency in steering clear of corruption
Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index shows the worldwide challenge of keeping public sector organisations corruption-free leaves no room for complacency, says the Public Service Association (PSA).
PSA 29 Jan 2019
Nationwide stop work meeting called for DHB Administration workers
PSA union members who work in vital administration and clerical roles at all 20 DHBs around New Zealand will be attending stop work meetings for two hours on Monday 11 February.
PSA 29 Jan 2019
First milestone for Mana Wahine claim at Waitangi Tribunal
A claim lodged by Te Rūnanga o Ngā Toa Awhina – the rūnanga of the Public Service Association – to address employment inequities suffered by Māori women has now been officially registered by the Waitangi Tribunal as claim Wai...
PSA 20 Dec 2018
New deal ratified by PSA members at Ministry of Justice
It was confirmed today that after one of the most drawn-out industrial disputes of 2018 a new collective agreement will be signed between the PSA and Ministry of Justice.
PSA 20 Dec 2018
Equal Pay Christmas carols in the park
DHB administration workers and equal pay advocates from around New Zealand entertained the public at Wellington's Midland Park at lunchtime today with a specially crafted set of Equal Pay Christmas carols.
PSA 19 Dec 2018
3500 MSD workers ratify new pay offer before Christmas
3500 PSA members in Service Delivery at the Ministry of Social Development have settled a new collective agreement, giving members a pay bump and a long-awaited alternative to their current Performance Development and Assessment (PDA) system.
PSA 19 Dec 2018
Raw deal for DHB admin and clerical workers unacceptable
The Public Service Association (PSA) is stepping up its equal pay campaign for DHB administration and clerical workers, in the face of more evidence that these underpaid workers are among the last line of under-funding in the health system.
PSA 18 Dec 2018
SSC investigation highlights pitfalls of inappropriate surveillance
The failings in use of external security consultants by government agencies uncovered in today’s findings by the State Services Commission contain valuable lessons.
PSA 14 Dec 2018
Good to see brakes being applied to chief executive pay
The Public Service Association (PSA) is welcoming signs in today’s Senior Pay Report 2018 that the trajectory of chief executive pay rises is levelling out.
01 Jul 2018
Working Life - the PSA journal
The PSA journal, Working Life, is a quarterly magazine, distributed in print to all PSA members and available online for all.
PSA 13 Dec 2018
Public service workforce data shows sluggish improvement
The public service workforce data released today by the State Services Commission has confirmed very low pay movement, says the PSA.
PSA 12 Dec 2018
Strong ‘spirit of service’ seen in latest chief executive appointments
This month’s new announcements of women taking up chief executive positions at the New Zealand Customs Service and at the Ministry of Culture and Heritage have been welcomed by the Public Service Association (PSA).
PSA 10 Dec 2018
Carolling for Equal Pay
PSA members and equal pay advocates are putting solidarity behind an equal pay claim for DHB administration and clerical workers into song for Christmas.
PSA 04 Dec 2018
Mental Health and Addiction report presents opportunity for a significant reset
The Public Service Association (PSA) has welcomed today’s release of the Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction - He Ara Oranga, and the opportunities it presents for significantly resetting a system that the report concludes is...
PSA 02 Dec 2018
Government for the Public Good
Two book reviews that commend Max Rashbrooke's new book 'Government for the Public Good' as required reading for anyone involved in delivering or governing public services and assets and as a book for our times.
