PSA Working Life Journal: December 2020
Building Our Future
Welcome to our New President
We extend a warm welcome to Benedict Ferguson who has been elected as our new president by delegates at Congress 2020.
News in Brief
An interim offer for the DHB admin pay equity claim, new collective agreements in the Public Service, and a new leadership line-up for our union feature in our News in Brief.
What can we expect from the new Government?
With a new Government now in place it’s timely for the PSA to consider what we can expect, and what we would like to achieve in the next three years.
"Our Māori membership stands proud"
!["Our Māori membership stands proud"](/assets/Uploads/_resampled/FillWyI2MDAiLCI0MDAiXQ/Hui-Taumata-group-pic-resized.jpg ""Our Māori membership stands proud"")
Delegates at Hui Taumata came away feeling inspired and empowered to make a difference for their workmates and their people.
"A Champion of the Vulnerable"
!["A Champion of the Vulnerable"](/assets/Uploads/_resampled/FillWyI2MDAiLCI0MDAiXQ/Allan-Franks-best-resized-cropped.jpg ""A Champion of the Vulnerable"")
Allan Franks says he felt “privileged and a bit overwhelmed” to receive the Marlene Pitman Award at Hui Taumata, the PSA Māori Congress.
Delivering on Equal Pay
The PSA is taking a two-track approach to delivering on pay equity - using the force of new law to settle claims and new guidance to end discrimination.
Rebuilding a Spirit of Universalism
Thanks to all our members who supported the PSA’s Aotearoa Wellbeing Commitment during the election campaign. We’ll be continuing this campaign for a commitment to universal basic services.
Here’s why writer and campaigner Max Harris believes universalism is so important.
Unions Unite for Home Support
The wider union movement has thrown it’s support behind the They Deserve the Best Campaign for home support that gives dignity to our most vulnerable people.
Congratulations!
PSA members were among the winners in Te Kawa Mataaho's Public Service Day Awards this year.
Bring On the Holidays!
After the most challenging of years, many of us are counting the days until we can take a well-deserved break.
HealthCarePlus brings Bikes for Good
Christchurch kids and their bikes will benefit from a PSA HealthCarePlus Grant for Good.
"It's an eye opener"
!["It's an eye opener"](/assets/Uploads/_resampled/FillWyI2MDAiLCI0MDAiXQ/Dr-Catherine-Love-photo-thumb-cropped.jpg ""It's an eye opener"")
The two researchers delving into the findings of our Mana Wahine Treaty Claim survey shared their own experiences of discrimination with Working Life.
Saving Livelihoods
The Covid-19 pandemic is estimated to have claimed the equivalent of 235 million jobs across the Asia Pacific region.
"There is a fear of being open about who we are"
!["There is a fear of being open about who we are"](/assets/Uploads/_resampled/FillWyI2MDAiLCI0MDAiXQ/PRISM-Report-Illustration-resized-cropped.jpg ""There is a fear of being open about who we are"")
The right to work is a fundamental human right - but people with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics (SOGIESC) continue to experience discrimination in workplaces which can sometimes force them to leave.
Rostering for Wellbeing
Members at a mental health unit in Auckland are “stoked” about their new roster system.
Around & About
Pink is the theme for our photo pages this issue thanks to the anti-bullying Pink Shirt Day and the DHB admin pay equity claim Pink Tuesdays.
The Last Word
Retiring national secretary Glenn Barclay looks back on a time of growth and change at the helm of New Zealand’s largest union
