Latest media releases from the PSA.
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Public Service must remain free, frank and fearless - PSA
26 Apr 2018
Any moves to politicise the public service will be strongly opposed by unions and public servants as bad for New Zealand and New Zealanders, the PSA... Read more -
Unions ready to work with disabled people and Government to improve support
26 Apr 2018
People working in the disability sector are ready to help improve and implement changes to the Disability Support System with the goal of empowering disabled people... Read more -
Grave concerns for future of social work – PSA
19 Apr 2018
The future of social work could be gravely affected by a rushed and short-sighted Select Committee report, the PSA says. Read more -
DHB admin and clerical workers raise claim for Equal Pay
18 Apr 2018
Around 7000 DHB workers are standing together to raise a claim for equal pay for administration and clerical employees. Read more -
Allied Health staff shortages: the invisible damage of underfunding
13 Apr 2018
New Zealand’s health system has more than 450 "missing" allied health workers - a reality just as damaging as the black mould and sewage in Middlemore... Read more -
PSA welcomes Court of Appeal decision in SCDHB anaesthetic techs case
10 Apr 2018
The PSA is welcoming the Court of Appeal’s decision confirming anaesthetic technicians in Timaru are entitled to be paid for the time they spend on... Read more -
Public Service Expectations represent progress for people working in public services – PSA
04 Apr 2018
Public service workers welcome the strong commitments made by the government in its Expectations on Employment Relations in the State Sector, the PSA says. Read more -
Murray apology latest sign of much-needed change at Waikato DHB
29 Mar 2018
The apology from acting Waikato DHB chair about the actions of former CEO Nigel Murray is a sign of a long-overdue culture change, the PSA... Read more -
PSA stands with nurses as industrial action looms
27 Mar 2018
The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi supports NZNO members’ decision to reject the pay offer advanced by District Health Boards in negotiations for... Read more -
PSA commends “how to” guide for supporting disabled people into work
23 Mar 2018
The publication of Employment Support Practice Guidelines this week by the NZ Disability Support Network has been welcomed by members of the Public Service Association’s Deaf... Read more
