Latest media releases from the PSA.
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PSA takes legal action against South Canterbury DHB
05 Sep 2021
The Public Service Association filed legal action on Friday to ensure home support workers, left in the lurch by the termination of a private contract, can... Read more -
South Canterbury care and support workers left in the lurch
Default Admin 01 Sep 2021
A change in private providers delivering home support services is leaving care and support workers and their clients in the lurch. Read more -
PSA pays tribute to Sir Michael Cullen
Default Admin 20 Aug 2021
It is with great sadness that the Public Service Association acknowledges the death of Sir Michael Cullen. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Read more -
More sick leave a win for working people
NZPSA Admin 23 Jul 2021
PSA members welcome the increase in sick leave entitlement to 10 days, that comes into effect tomorrow. Read more -
Integrated response to housing crisis needed
21 Jul 2021
The PSA calls on the government to urgently re-think its response to the housing crisis, and to fund and implement an integrated approach to housing, community... Read more -
Abortion safe areas protect staff & service users from bullying & harassment
28 May 2021
Public Service Association members today spoke to the Health Select Committee in support of the Contraception, Sterilisation and Abortion (Safe Areas) Amendment Bill. Read more -
Social insurance will protect all workers, particularly those at highest risk
24 May 2021
The Public Service Association strongly supports government plans to develop a social insurance scheme, which will protect all workers but particularly those employed in sectors prone... Read more -
Support workers "can’t stop smiling": Budget funds properly paid breaks & travel time
21 May 2021
With funding confirmed in Budget 2021, home and community support workers will soon be paid their normal hourly rate while driving from one client to... Read more -
Public workers welcome Budget commitment to liveable incomes
20 May 2021
Public Service Association members will celebrate today’s Budget boosts for beneficiaries and low-paid workers, and the announcement of new programmes to tackle the housing crisis. Read more -
PSA supports Chief Ombudsman investigation, points to understaffing concerns
19 May 2021
Public Service Association members will actively cooperate with the Chief Ombudsman’s investigation into the Department of Corrections. Read more
