Latest media releases from the PSA.
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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 -
North Island Admin/Clerical finalise new collective agreements
14 May 2019
PSA members in the North Island have ratified new collective employment agreements, following months of bargaining. Read more -
Access Community Health suspend lowest paid workers as industrial action begins
13 May 2019
Access Community Health have suspended low-paid call centre workers and coordinators for engaging in partial strike action. Read more -
PSA welcomes return of well-being aspects
09 May 2019
The PSA welcomes changes to the Local Government (Community Well-being) Amendment Bill that will see reinstatement of four aspects of community well-being - social, environmental, economic,... Read more -
OUR WORK MATTERS: Access Community Health coordinators, contact centre workers and administrators to take industrial action
07 May 2019
Workers who co-ordinate the home support of over 20,000 aged, injured and disabled people across New Zealand have voted to take industrial action in total frustration... Read more
