PSA Working Life Journal: July 2020
The Story behind the Fight for PPE
It was “humbling” for PSA delegate Jacob Crown to see how everyone stood together to campaign for PPE for care and support workers during the Covid Crisis.
Stepping Up in a Crisis
Thousands of PSA members showed the value of what they do as they responded to a global pandemic by delivering essential services during the lockdown.
From exploitation to empowerment
Within months of arriving in New Zealand, Mandeep Bela was being exploited by his employer.
A big idea for unprecedented times
The Covid crisis has shown us that when New Zealanders pull together we can achieve amazing things.
Our candidates for PSA President
A new PSA president will be elected by attendees at the PSA Congress in Wellington on November 16-18. Here are the candidates:
Challenging Times for Local Government
Thousands of PSA members work for local authorities around New Zealand.
Building Better Together
As we emerge from the COVID crisis, Working Life asks Council of Trade Unions President Richard Wagstaff how we should rebuild for a brighter future
From Crisis to Resilience
The challenges the world faces to rebuild from the Covid crisis have been laid bare by International Trade Union Confederation General Secretary Sharan Burrow.
Mana Wahine goes to Parliament
Te Runanga o Ngā Toa Āwhina members spread the word about their Mana Wahine treaty claim when they met with some of Labour’s Māori Caucus at Parliament in March.
Doing the Mahi
Delegates at the first hui of the Inland Revenue Rūnanga came away inspired to “do the mahi”.
Climate Talk
As we grapple with the upheaval caused by Covid-19, I see people asking whether now is the right time to talk about climate change.
News in Brief
In our briefs section we reveal what you did in the lockdown, preview the Women's Network Conference, and much more...
PPE for PSA Photos
PSA care and support workers took part in a Global Day of Action to demand personal protective equipment, pay and respect in April.
Pets of the PSA
PSA members showed some love for their pets during lockdown - proudly sending in photos of their new office buddies to our PSA Facebook page.
Te Reo o te Tari
In this issue we bring you some handy kupu for your workspace - whether you're working in the office or at home.
