Latest media releases from the PSA.
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Education reform must prioritise the needs of staff and learners
07 Aug 2019
The Public Service Association welcomes the government’s commitment to education reform, but says there are widespread concerns about job security during such a significant restructure. Read more -
PSA welcomes fairer wage for family carers
11 Jul 2019
PSA is welcoming fairer pay rates for family members who provide essential care to whānau with disabilities. Under changes to the Funded Family Care policy announced by... Read more -
Positive Signs for PSA Mana Wahine treaty claim welcomed
05 Jul 2019
The PSA is heartened by indications the Crown intends to acknowledge injustices suffered by wāhine Māori and to address inequalities they have endured as a... Read more -
New Act brings Public Service into 21st century
26 Jun 2019
The PSA welcomes the Government’s commitment to improving the way public services work through a new Public Service Act. Read more -
Fair Pay Agreements Better for Workers and Good Employers
25 Jun 2019
The PSA is calling on the Government to pave the way for Fair Pay Agreements, as new research shows they will both reduce inequality and provide... Read more -
Access urged to reconsider offer as four-day strike commences
20 Jun 2019
PSA and E tū members at Access Community Health have voted overwhelmingly in favour of taking further industrial action after talks to reach a fair increase... Read more -
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
