Latest media releases from the PSA.
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At home or at work, violence is never OK - Ratify ILO Convention 190
25 Nov 2020
New Zealand has the highest rate of domestic violence per capita in the developed world, and the second highest rate of workplace bullying. Read more -
Local govt workers’ union supports repeal of racist Māori ward legislation
24 Nov 2020
The Public Service Association supports Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta’s plans to repeal racist provisions in the Local Electoral Act that obstruct the creation of Māori... Read more -
Oranga Tamariki reforms must address systemic racism and unsafe workloads
23 Nov 2020
The union for Oranga Tamariki employees says Te Kuku O Te Manawa - the Children’s Commissioner’s Report on Oranga Tamariki - highlights the need for deep... Read more -
Benedict Ferguson elected new PSA President
18 Nov 2020
The Public Service Association is delighted to announce Benedict Ferguson has been elected president by delegates at its two-yearly National Congress. Read more -
Labour-led government has mandate for transformation, equality and transparency
19 Oct 2020
The Public Service Association welcomes the progressive electoral landslide New Zealand voters delivered on Saturday, and the union says its members look forward to implementing policies... Read more -
NZ’s largest union confirms all-female leadership team
23 Sep 2020
The Public Service Association is pleased to announce Kerry Davies will co-lead the organisation of 77,000 members, as one of two union National Secretaries. Read more -
PSA welcomes Labour Party commitment to workers' rights and wellbeing
19 Sep 2020
The Public Service Association says industrial relations policies announced by Labour today will, if implemented by a Labour-led government, make New Zealand a fairer and better... Read more -
Labour’s Living Wage policy supports positive change in public sector
14 Sep 2020
The Public Service Association welcomes Labour’s promise to guarantee many government contractors are paid at least the Living Wage of $22.10 per hour. Read more -
Parliament staff successfully campaign for security & respect at work
14 Sep 2020
The men and women employed by New Zealand’s Members of Parliament work under uniquely precarious contracts, but a new collective agreement signed today delivers significant improvements... Read more -
PSA welcomes Labour's proposed partial rollback of 2010 tax cuts
09 Sep 2020
The Public Service Association says Labour’s announcement of a new 39% tax rate on income over $180,000 is a step in the right direction that makes... Read more
