Latest media releases from the PSA.
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Interim justice review emphasizes need for change
10 Jun 2019
The PSA welcomes the interim justice report released yesterday by Te Uepū Hāpai i te Ora - the Safe and Effective Justice Advisory Group, which made... Read more -
More needed for Disability Support to address years of underfunding
07 Jun 2019
The PSA is disappointed the persistent underfunding of disability support services has continued in Budget 2019. Funding for National Disability Support Services in this budget is $7... Read more -
Government response to mental health and addiction inquiry brings hope
31 May 2019
The PSA has welcomed the long awaited Government response to ‘He Ara Oranga - Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction’ coupled with the ‘Budget 2019:... Read more -
PSA applauds Porirua City Council commitment to Living Wage
30 May 2019
The Public Service Association congratulates Porirua City Council for its decision to pay directly-employed staff the Living Wage of $21.15, making it the sixth City Council... Read more -
PSA welcomes Wellbeing Budget but more still to do
30 May 2019
PSA members working in public and community services welcome this budget's commitment to well-being, which puts the needs of people back at the forefront of public... Read more -
Frustrated Access members vote for action over offer
30 May 2019
Access Community Health coordinators, administrators, and call centre workers have voted to take further industrial action this Friday after efforts to negotiate a new pay deal... Read more -
The PSA welcomes transition support package, hopes for further workforce focus
27 May 2019
The PSA welcomes yesterday’s pre-budget announcement of over $150 million for a new Transition Support Service for young people leaving state care, and hopes further details... Read more -
Access Community Health: Returning to the bargaining table
23 May 2019
The PSA and E tū bargaining team are hopeful for an improved offer from Access Community Health as they resume mediation today, following a week of... Read more -
Funding and reform needed to make Parliament a kinder workplace
21 May 2019
The PSA is saddened but not surprised by the Francis Review’s findings of ‘systemic’ bullying and harassment in the Parliamentary workplace. Read more -
Access Denied: Healthcare group again suspend low-paid workers in unprecedented action
15 May 2019
Access Community Health has suspended workers without pay for a second time this week, in response to low-level industrial action by union members. The move comes... Read more
