Latest media releases from the PSA.
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IRD and PSA finalise new collective agreement, ending industrial dispute
10 Sep 2018
PSA members at the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) have voted overwhelmingly to ratify a new collective employment agreement, ending a high-profile industrial dispute. Read more -
"Where’s the Justice?" Ministry staff ponder strike action as talks fail
05 Sep 2018
Nearly 2000 PSA members at the Ministry of Justice are voting on strike action later this month, in an attempt to get a fair deal for... Read more -
Long-overdue state sector reform needs to deliver for Aotearoa
04 Sep 2018
Reform of the State Sector Act is long overdue and the public of Aotearoa needs to take this chance to develop a future-focused public service, the... Read more -
Public servants get the Living Wage they deserve
03 Sep 2018
Some of New Zealand’s lowest-paid government workers will now find it easier to pay bills, save for their retirement and feed their families, as the Government... Read more -
PSA says nationwide "stocktake" would help end workplace sexual harassment
02 Sep 2018
A national "stocktake" of workplace sexual harassment would signal a serious approach to a growing problem in New Zealand, the PSA says. Read more -
Rise in suicide figures reaffirms need for system-wide change
24 Aug 2018
The Government must act quickly and decisively to address New Zealand’s growing suicide crisis, the PSA says. Read more -
Genuine reform of justice system must follow conversations
22 Aug 2018
Talking about the flaws in the justice system has begun an important process which must now be backed up with real reforms, the PSA says. Read more -
Ditching performance pay for CEs is great, now finish the job
21 Aug 2018
Performance pay is unfair, discriminatory and deserves to be consigned to the dustbin of history - and now the public service needs to get on and... Read more -
PSA shows solidarity to striking NZEI members
15 Aug 2018
Primary school teachers deserve a fair go, and PSA members stand together with them in their strike action today. Read more -
PSA members’ commitment may break IR strike deadlock
01 Aug 2018
Around 3000 Inland Revenue Department (IR) staff walked off the job in a half-day strike today, showing commitment which may have broken the deadlock between IR... Read more
