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State Budget

The Public Service Association (PSA) has welcomed news the State Budget, delivered in June by Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis, will not put further pressure on an already overstretched public sector.

PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon said the Public Service Association has been steadfast in calling for proper resourcing of the Public Sector and is pleased the 2015/2016 State Budget does not contain new job cuts or additional efficiency targets. “This Budget recognises the ongoing value of public sector jobs and services. These are real people, providing real services.”

Job cuts announced in previous State Budgets, compounding efficiency dividends and Federal Budget funding cuts, have resulted in an unsustainable situation for the public sector.

PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon said, “Previous cuts are having a real impact on the services provided to those most in need, and further cuts would have been unjustifiable.”

The Budget did not announce new job cuts or efficiency dividends, however over coming years there will be jobs lost as a result of prior cuts, with many agencies restructuring to find savings. The Budget papers include previously announced job cuts of 2,971 full time equivalents (FTEs) across SA government by June 2019.

At a glance: Regional South Australia • $15 million dollar Regional Development Fund • $31.5 million over four years for regional road maintenance Child Protection • $60.8 million additional funding for Child Protection, including $9.4 million for the Royal Commission into the state’s child protection system and $51.4 million in funding initiatives to increase foster carers, and other programs Housing SA • $65 million for Housing SA refurbishment and rebuilding

The PSA remains concerned about the impact of these cuts.

There were some positives for the public sector, including additional funding for child protection, education, infrastructure and regional areas.

Commonwealth Budget cuts of $1.4 billion have not been reversed by the Federal Government, and have not been funded by the State Government. Concerns about the state of the Health budget continue, particularly due to high demand and increasing costs, and no significant funding announced to offset these pressures.

Other key elements of the Budget include a return to $43 million surplus in 2015-16, and infrastructure spending of $10.8 billion over four years to stimulate the economy.

The Treasurer stated the strategy doing away with a number of business taxes is to stimulate jobs and the economy. Time will tell how this plays out. Some tax relief has also been provided for households.

The State Government is the largest employer in the state, and given South Australia currently has the highest unemployment in the nation (7.6%), now more than ever, public sector jobs are vital, as a source of employment, and for delivery of services to those most in need.

The PSA will work with members to monitor the impact of this budget.

Transport • $165 million road infrastructure package over four years • $55 million for new Gawler East Collector Link Road • $70 million - Improved safety and sustainability of the state’s road network • $40 million - Road shoulder sealing • $12 million - Upgrade cables Adelaide Rail Network, and $4 million - Railway stations security upgrade Education • $50 million over three years, incorporating $25 million to improve facilities at schools, and upgrade IT. $25 million to improve existing early years facilities including an additional five centres.

PSA President Lindsay Oxlad, Treasurer Hon. Tom Koutsantonis and PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon at the State Budget Lockup

Health • $260 million in projects under Transforming Health, including $159 for Flinders Medical Centre, $32 million for Modbury Hospital and $20 million for The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Justice • $20.3 million over four years for a new Electronic Courts Management system • $970,000 for essential upgrade of Sir Samuel Way building • $28.6 million over four years for additional prisoner accommodation at Mt Gambier prison • $4.4 million funding of the 26 bed high dependency unit and health centre at Yatala Labour Prison

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$ 1.0 million for the development of a business case for future prison infrastructure • $2.2 million for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for electronic Prosecution Management System Emergency Services • $4.8 million over four years for the recruitment, training and support of CFS, SES and Volunteer Marine Rescue volunteers • $3.7 million over four years for replacement of Communications Centre telecommunications system • $1.6 million to purchase eight bulk water carriers for the CFS • $3.7 million over four years for improving flood warnings and hazard management

Prison Lock-down

Farewell to the Chief

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Secretary’s column ACTU Recognition of Public Sector

IT’S TIME TO DELIVER ON TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

By Jan McMahon

By Lindsay Oxlad

The recent Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) Congress in Melbourne was a key event in the union calendar.

Bringing together nearly a 1,000 delegates from all unions and industries across Australia, it is an important event which sets the ACTU’s agenda and Strategic Plan for the next three years.

The public sector was signalled out for particular mention this year and it is pleasing to see this recognition. It is further acknowledgement that in addition to being a significant employer, the public sector is also an economic driver and provider of vital community services.

This has always been central to the PSA’s vision.

The PSA welcomes the inclusion in the ACTU’s Strategic Plan of key principles and statements such as; • accessible, accountable and adequately funded public services being essential to securing a fairer and more prosperous society • public services playing a vital role in supporting families, communities and businesses across the country • the public sector being crucial to the development of a modern, productive and inclusive society • noting the important contribution made by public sector workers to the delivery of vital public services, and acknowledging their hard work and dedication • noting that the level of Gross Domestic Product spending on government in Australia is among the lowest of Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development countries.

This is validation of our work and recognition of what we know; that without public sector services Australian families would suffer.

It is our continued responsibility to get this message across to Governments and the broader community.

There are nearly two million Government workers across Australia. In recognition

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of this, the Strategic Plan states that Government is not only a major employer, it is a public institution that should embody the values of fairness and equality that we want to see in society.

This should involve strong commitments to fair and equal pay, giving staff time, training and resources to do the best possible job, collective good faith bargaining rights and union representation, and commitment to secure, full-time and on-going employment.

Accepting anything short of this does not do justice to us as public sector workers, members of the public or proud union members.

Finally, I would like to personally take the opportunity to acknowledge the career of PSA Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher who retired in June.

There is not enough space to detail all the valuable contributions Peter has made to the PSA in the 23 years since he commenced work.

Quite simply, he has had a remarkable career spanning over 48 years.

As an influential union with good standing within the community, the PSA provided Peter a great arena to exercise his talents.

From industrial strategy and campaigning, to media liaison, he has truly been a major part of the PSA and its success for more than two decades.

Peter is a man of integrity and loyalty who has left many legacies for the PSA, and numerous wins for PSA members. He is a true gentleman and a valued colleague.

Perhaps best said in his own words in an interview with The Advertiser in 1985, Peter’s career can be summarised as follows; “Most of the things I have done in my life have been related to people whether in various clubs or at work. To a large extent, a union official’s role tends to be helping or relating to people.”

By that definition Peter’s career has been a successful one.

On behalf of the Public Service Association, Executive, Council, Members, and Staff, thank you Peter - we wish you all the best for your well deserved retirement.

The State Budget delivered on Thursday 18 June was notable for the fact that it not only focused on delivering significant benefits to the business community but it did so without resorting to cutting public sector jobs or imposing further “efficiency dividends” on government agencies already struggling to met the burgeoning demands of the community for more and more services across government.

The government honored its commitment to end the counterproductive slash and burn practices of the past and instead delivered on its commitments in its policy statement, A Modern Public Service.

To achieve the Premier’s goal of all agencies working collectively to becoming a high performing public sector, agency chief executives are now required to proactively rebuild the capability and skills of all their staff to successfully respond to the challenges set out in the government’s policy for the public sector.

This will require agencies to implement comprehensive training and development programs for all their staff at all levels and all classifications focused on providing career plans to build skills and capabilities and the resilience to respond to challenges and opportunities as they arise.

Training that goes beyond simply teaching people how to follow the steps in agency administrative procedure manuals and on-line templates for Human Resources, finance and accounting, procurement, engineering design, project management, Work, Health and Safety, correspondence and similar functions. Training that is tailored to equip staff at all levels to handle the sorts of challenges that they will face

now and in the future and to respond efficiently and innovatively.

It is equally important that such training and development is aimed at continuously building the skills and capabilities of all staff throughout their careers, ranging from those starting out on their careers after leaving school or graduating from university or TAFE to those aspiring to managerial or executive leadership positions.

As the Premier has stated repeatedly, the government relies on the public sector to implement its policies and strategic priorities; priorities such as the infrastructure investment program outlined in the Budget, Transforming Health, its education and child protection policies, its law and order agenda, environmental protection, urban planning, regulatory reforms and economic development strategies and a raft of other policies and priorities.

Agency chief executives regularly acknowledge that their staff are their agency’s most important and valuable assets and repeatedly commit to developing their staff to ensure that their agencies continue to be high performing, responsive public sector organizations that embrace the values articulated in the government’s modern public sector policy.

It is therefore time for agency chief executives to begin the process of rejuvenating and modernizing their workforce and to deliver a training and development dividend to their staff in line with government policy.

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The Public Sector REVIEW is an official publication of the Public Service Association of SA Inc and the Community & Public Sector Union (SPSF Group) SA Branch.

Comments, letters and editorial material to: ‘The Editor,’ Public Sector Review Level 5, 122 Pirie Street, Adelaide, SA 5000.

Selected articles are published electronically on the PSA Website at www.cpsu.asn.au Tel: (08) 8205 3200 Fax: (08) 8223 6509 Toll-free: 1800 811 457 Email: jxb@cpsu.asn.au Printed on partially recycled paper with biodegradable soy-based inks by Cadillac Printing, 64 Kincaid Ave, North Plympton, SA. The Public Sector Review’s official publication number is PP565001/0010. This edition is Volume 48, number 2.

Responsibility for political content in this publication is taken by Josie Barbaro, Editor.

Vision Statement THE PSA WILL ACHIEVE THIS BY: • ensuring job security for members • membership involvement

The PSA will be a dynamic organisation focused on the needs and aspirations of its members throughout South Australia as the principal trade union representing workers who provide community services to South Australians.

• effective management supported by trained professional staff • continual improvement of its operations • improvement of members’ wages and working conditions • provision of industrial support and other valued benefits to members • promotion of the vital role of the public sector in the economy and community.

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May day march The PSA recognised May Day with a march through the streets of Adelaide on Saturday 2 May.

Assistant General Secretary Nev Kitchin with PSA Councillors, Members and staff took to the pavement for the May Day March.

May Day is about celebrating the achievements of working people as well as campaigning collectively to face the challenges of the future.

Penalty rates, superannuation, and work/life balance are all matters that face employees in one form or another, including PSA members.

PSA members marched with other unions in what is an annual family event celebrating what can be achieved by workers standing united.

Prison system in lock down May saw a lock down of all Public Sector Prisons as a direct response to the Department for Correctional Services (DCS) decision to audio record telephone link ups between PSA Officers, Worksite Representatives and DCS management, without the consent, express or implied, of the parties.

Members expressed anger at such unethical and potentially illegal behaviour. DCS management then

embarked on an investigation process, utilising the unauthorised recordings, against a PSA member.

Members at all public sector prisons regard such behaviour as unacceptable and immediately took authorised industrial action which resulted in the lock down of all prisons for up to 24 hours.

This united action led to the PSA achieving a commitment that no future audio recording by DCS of consultative meetings and phone linkups will occur, effective immediately.

PSA remained concerned about past unauthorised recordings and their potential use in investigative processes against Prison Officers.

Following lengthy discussions, the DCS Chief Executive advised that at any future investigation process initiated by DCS, no recordings will be used as part of the investigations process. Any current investigation

process based on these recordings has been finalised and no further action will be taken – the matter is closed.

The strong action taken by Prison

Officers has sent a clear message to DCS Management that such behaviour will not be tolerated, and PSA members will stand up for their rights.

Simon Johnson Senior Industrial Officer addressing the media

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PSA secures protections Education news Enterprise moving forward On 19 March the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment released the long awaited Determination 7: Management of Excess Employees – Redeployment, Retraining and Redundancy.

The release of this new Determination provides some additional protections for PSA members moving forward. It provides clarity at a time where Government budgets, both Federal and State will impact on members and the services they provide to the community.

Members deserve protection in uncertain times.

For too long, there has been inconsistency across the Public Sector in relation to employees being declared excess and importantly, how they are case managed during the process.

The PSA has many examples where employees formally declared excess to requirements, have been left with no support or leadership from Agencies. There has often been a stigma attached to excess employees.

Those days are now over.

The intent of the new Determination is to address these inadequacies and ensure that employees are protected and are placed in meaningful and ongoing work as a priority.

Importantly the reliance on short term contracts and labour hire staff will be reduced immediately in favour of placements for permanent employees.

There must be a renewed focus on public servants filling public sector vacancies.

It was the PSA who vigorously advocated for a new Determination that delivers consistency and ensures Agencies are held to account in providing support to those employees who potentially may be declared excess to requirements as a result of organisational change. The PSA is now ensuring, just as vigorously, that the intent of the new Determination is met.

The Determination provides other protections for employees. The requirement for all Agencies covered by the South Australian Public Sector Wages Parity Enterprise Agreement: Salaried 2014 to report to the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment on Agency strategies regarding the new Determination is a welcomed addition.

The application of the new Determination is most important as we move forward in 2015. The PSA has already been active, in ensuring Agencies understand and adhere to the responsibilities and requirements contained within the new Determination.

It is the PSA who will ensure that any breaches will be taken up accordingly.

Assistant General Secretary Nev Kitchin, Vice-President Natasha Brown with the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment Erma Ranieri.

ARE YOU RECEIVING OUR EMAIL UPDATES? Increasingly, the PSA is providing information to members on industrial matters and other benefits via email. To ensure that you receive the very latest information, please let us know if your email address changes. Just send an email message to enquiries@cpsu.asn.au with the details and your membership record will be updated.

agreement negotiations

The current SA School and Pre School Education Staff Enterprise Agreement expires on 30 June 2015.

In preparation for negotiations, the PSA has commenced obtaining member feedback. The current Agreement will remain in force until it is superseded by a new Agreement.

Member feedback and involvement is important in these early stages.

A number of sites have been visited by the PSA with further meetings scheduled. This is your Agreement, have your say!

Education open day induction expo On Monday 13 April the PSA participated in the Department for Education and Child Development’s (DECD) Induction Expo.

This annual event provides opportunities for existing, new and potential DECD employees, to become “better connected” with the department, and to attend and explore options to develop or expand their career within DECD. The PSA, as the largest public sector union, embraced the opportunity to meet with staff and members to discuss issues they confront on daily basis. These events provide further opportunities for the PSA to promote the important work members do on behalf of the community, and the role that PSA plays in enhancing conditions of employment.

PSA Manager Industrial Services and PSA Industrial Officers at the Education Open day held in April.

FEDERAL WEBSITE CPSU

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The website has general interest areas, an online journal “The Public Interest”, a links page and specific sections for women, schools, higher education and corrective services.

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Farewell to the chief After a long and distinguished career, PSA Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher retired in June.

After devoting so much of his life and career to the union movement, it is time for Peter to focus on family and his many other interests.

Peter’s working career spans over 48 years and is characterised by many successful achievements.

Primarily of course, in Industrial Relations.

Peter started work in 1967 at the Post Master General’s Office. As a Commonwealth public service employee he was a member of the Administrative and Clerical Officers Association (ACOA).

Peter always campaigned for what he believed in, whether it was spearheading the push for smoke free worksites, campaigning against the Vietnam war, or working in the recovery operation after Cyclone Tracy in 1974.

Peter found his next professional challenge and began working with the PSA 23 years ago, in May 1992.

At the very start of his PSA career, in the June 1992 edition of the Review, Peter identified the issues which would be facing PSA members.

With new Chief Industrial Officer Josie Barbaro.

These included; • Attacks on the role of the public sector, including privatisation • Attacks on wages and conditions • A general attack on trade unions as a means of downgrading workers’ entitlements, and • Misinformation by employer groups.

Peter has provided the PSA with strong industrial and strategic leadership which many members have benefitted from over the years, as well as being a strong advocate for public sector services.

Some of the achievements and highlights of Peter’s career include; • Enterpise Bargaining – including the move from Agency Enterprise Agreements to the Whole of Government Parity Agreements • Anti privatisation campaigns – including Lotteries SA • Introduction of Salary Sacrifice for Public Sector employees • Many successful industrial campaigns • Successful High Court Appeal • Negotiating the Retention Allowance for public sector workers On many occasions, Peter has been able to bring different interests to a common ground.

He has built up a vast network of contacts across all political divides. He has earned the respect of those who sat opposite in disputes and negotiations.

Peter leaves the PSA in a strong position to continue to advocate on behalf of members and for a strong public sector. His knowledge, experience, professionalism and friendship will be missed.

Many members would be aware of Peter’s keen aquatic interests, he has a keen interest in diving and has published many books on shipwrecks.

Peter’s involvement in the City of Adelaide is well known and will undoubtedly take up

Retired Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher and PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon.

many hours in retirement. So the next time you are in Port Adelaide, drop by the ship and say hello.

PSA’s new Chief Industrial Officer is Josie Barbaro.

Josie has worked at the PSA for over 16 years, working closely with Peter and PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon for the last 10 years and is looking forward to carrying on the tradition.

Peter Christopher addressing the media

SA Water conditions under attack SA Water has used current Enterprise Bargaining negotiations to attack employment conditions, including unilaterally removing clauses from the current Agreement.

SA Water has acknowledged that the current draft Agreement contains “inadvertent errors, oversights and inconsistencies.”

As a result of this unacceptable behaviour, the PSA has taken an active role in advocating for the maintenance of existing conditions.

Fundamental employment conditions such as hours of work, consultation, leave provisions, allowances and the ability to salary sacrifice, are some of the matters SA Water are seeking to reduce.

Redeployment, retraining and redundancy provisions are yet to be the subject of any negotiations, despite the PSA’s insistence that such negotiations occur as a matter of urgency.

The PSA is continuing its campaign to protect members’ employment

conditions at SA Water. Along with other unions, the PSA has increased its campaign and feedback from members has been very supportive.

Whilst the employer has shown disregard for employees, the PSA is ensuring members are up to date and aware of the repercussions of management proposals.

PSA staff have spent time distributing information to SA Water employees, correcting misinformation put out by management and ensuring staff are aware of what is at stake.

In the event that SA Water proceed to a ballot, the PSA will take whatever action is necessary to protect the conditions of members that have been negotiated and won in previous Agreements. SA Water employees deserve to be treated better.

PSA Industrial staff blitzing SA Water during Enterprise Bargaining for their new Agreement.

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90 day project must deliver best practice The recently announced 90 day project by the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment to standardise employment arrangements across the South Australian Public Sector, must be about best practice, rather than reducing current arrangements to the lowest common denominator.

For too long, employees of a number

The intent of the project is to expand the application of part 7 of the Public Sector Act 2009 as widely as possible across the whole of Public Sector and standardise core employment arrangements.

approach.

of statutory authorities within the Public Sector who have had inferior standards of employment.

There must be consistency of employment arrangements across the Sector and the PSA has long advocated for a one government, one public sector

Such a standardisation will reflect the State Government’s policy directive on Building a Stronger South Australia – A Modern Public Service.

PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon and Assistant General Secretary Nev Kitchin will be raising best practice questions with the Goverment.

Getting the most from your membership: Journey Accident Cover Did you know that as a financial member of the PSA/CPSU you automatically receive Journey Accident Cover at no additional cost? Injured members can receive weekly payments of up to $1200, plus death and disability coverage of up to $100,000.

Frequently asked questions...

Q. How much does it cost?

A. Nothing – as a financial member of the PSA /CPSU you are automatically covered.

Q. What am I covered for?

A. Up to $1200 per week – depending on your weekly earnings, for up to 104 weeks while you are off work.

Overtime is included for the first eight weeks.

Q. Are work breaks covered?

A. Yes – authorised breaks including lunch.

Q. Do I have to pay an excess?

A. No – you are covered from the date on the medical certificate.

Q. Am I covered for motor vehicle accidents?

A. Yes – providing you are not injured while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Q. What should I do if I am injured?

A. See your doctor immediately – always be sure to get a medical certificate and call the PSA/CPSU for a claim form.

Q. What about my medical expenses?

A. No – these are not covered.

Q. Am I covered to and from Jury Duty?

A. Yes.

If you have an accident you must follow these four steps: 1. Contact the Public Service Association of SA on (08) 8205 3246 and ask to speak to the Journey Accident Claims Officer.

2. Your claim will be assessed and where appropriate, the claim form will be sent to you.

3. Complete the claim form and return it to the Public Service Association of SA. 4. The Public Service Association will facilitate and resolve any problems with our insurer on your behalf.

Can you afford not to be covered?

For enquiries or more information on Journey Accident Cover call (08) 8205 3246 or visit our website www.cpsu.asn.au/membership/ journey-accident-cover.

Competition news In the last edition of the Review, members were invited to tell us in 25 words or less why they are members of the PSA. Liz from Country Health SA Local Health Network won with this great entry, I am a member of the PSA because: ...they look after us and are the only people who make us feel appreciated in our workplaces.

Such as the words in Jan McMahon’s column; There can be no doubt that the dedicated and tireless work of those within the South Australian Public Service is something we can be proud of.

Liz’s winning words won a $50 Woolworth’s discount voucher.

New competition You too can go into the running to win a $50 Woolworths discount voucher. All you have to do is send us an email at enquiries@cpsu.asn.au with either a poster idea or cartoon on what unions do for members.

Entries to enquiries@cpsu.asn.au by 31 August. Good luck!

Sam Wallman, penerasespaper.com

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REGIONAL news

PSA visits mid north PSA staff visited Whyalla, Port Augusta and Port Pirie members in April.

PSA Assistant General Secretary Neville Kitchin visited a number of work sites including Housing SA, Families SA, Services SA, Correctional Services, Hospitals, and Water and Natural Resources.

Excessive workloads, staffing levels and the protection of jobs in the mid-north community are all matters that are causing concern for members.

The PSA is committed to continuing to promote the need for properly resourced services for regional South Australians.

Transforming work health and safety performance Following member feedback the PSA has provided its submission to the “Transforming Work Health and Safety” performance proposal.

The proposal, released by Deputy Premier Rau in April, sought responses to three key elements: • Could Return to Work SA (RTWSA) compliance and enforcement functions sit with SafeWork SA? • Could licensing functions be transferred to Consumer and Business Services?

• Whether SafeWork SA’s education functions should be separated from the compliance functions by having a clear management line back to Return to Work SA? The PSA submitted the transfer of RTWSA compliance and enforcement functions to SafeWork would be very difficult as SafeWork does not have the staff or the expertise to undertake this function. Such a transition is illogical on the basis that RTWSA deals in insurance and SafeWork would then have to be reliant on RTWSA for operational

decisions.

The PSA strongly believes that licensing functions, especially high risk, are reliant on liaison with inspectors and that the close relationship between the two areas has been highly beneficial in addressing issues before they arise. The transfer of licensing has the potential to cause public safety issues and further administrative delay due to a requirement for further advice from inspectors.

Lastly, the PSA has continually stated that RTWSA has had a poor track record in managing WHS issues over the last three decades. Most recently, the 2012 Parliamentary committee recommended that the functions not be split. A more productive approach would be a partnership arrangement so that both agencies work together in developing a WHS education strategy.

There is no doubt, the embracing of a prevention first approach to secure safer workplaces is urgently required. PSA members will continue to contribute to the discussion about the future delivery of services.

Worksite representatives training

Large numbers of participants enabled Reps to build a network of contacts, discussing agency specific issues, rights and responsibilities.

Following numerous meetings, correspondence and well attended information forums with union members, DPTI continues to struggle with the concept of meaningful and genuine consultation.

PSA will not accept the inadequate responses provided to reasonable requests for detailed information in the interests of transparency.

With a restructure the scope of the Rejuvenation process, it is clear there will be a significant impact on members and services, and DPTI needs to be honest about the implications.

PSA will continue advocate on behalf of members.

PSA Members at SafeWork SA.

Worksite Reps play a vital role in maintaining links between PSA and worksites, and in empowering PSA members.

The PSA has put the Department for Planning, Transport and Infrastructure (DPTI) on notice that failure to comply with consultative requirements within the Enterprise Agreement and the new Commissioner for Public Sector Employment Determination 7 will result in a dispute.

Should DPTI continue to behave in this disingenuous manner, PSA will have no option but to notify a dispute.

PSA Assistant General Secretary Nev Kitchin and PSA Vice-President Michael Griffiths on a regional visit to Whyalla, Port Augusta and Port Pirie.

PSA Worksite representatives came together from different agencies in May to take part in specialised Reps training.

DPTI on notice

and reading awards and agreements.

If you would like any information on our Worksite Reps training or other training courses, please visit the PSA website or contact your Industrial Officer for more details.

Take a look at what some of Reps who attended the course had to say:

What three things did you learn “I found Sharon to be an excellent, strong instructor and the way she instructs and from the sessions?

“My rights as a Rep; I don’t have to do it all myself; Looking up Awards and Agreement; And never do for others what they can do for themselves.”

Comments: “This was very good for me to understand what I should be doing as a Rep.” “Overall the sessions were informative and greatly added to my PSA knowledge and how to handle wide ranging issues.”

involves the students is fantastic.”

What sessions did you find most effective?

“I found all sessions to be very useful in their own rights even though I have been a union Rep for many years – there were things that I learned that I was unsure of.”

“I found the overall content very effective as I have been a worksite Rep for approximately seven years and only just completing the training so will look more into the role of worksite Reps to improve my ability to best support my colleagues.”

PSA Reps brainstormed and practised strategies on how best to support their fellow members and build on their skills base.

The training, split across three days, covered a number of items such as the role of unions and values, recruiting, communication skills, motivating workers, leadership, workers rights

PSA Worksite Representatives attended specialised training to build upon their skills at the PSA with trainer Sharon Holmes (centre).

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HEALTH ROUND UP Transforming health – stakeholder engagement is the key SA Health released its draft “Employee and Union Engagement and Consultation Strategy” following PSA feedback on the State Government’s plan to transform the State’s health services.

Earlier this year, the PSA actively sought member views on the State Government’s Transforming Health plan. A number of site visits were conducted to seek member responses to the proposals.

A key component of the feedback

identified a requirement for more support in community settings. Such a “reform” cannot purely focus on services within metropolitan hospitals.

bed compared to maintaining and resourcing a community program that is about reducing the need for hospitalisation

86% of respondents to the PSA survey identified this concern as a major issue.

There needs to be a model of wellness and a focus on prevention.

Continued cuts to community preventative programs impact upon health outcomes.

Support services for the health system is crucial. Cost cutting of so called “back room services” is narrow minded and will result in patient care being compromised. The proper functioning of the health system depends on good support.

The PSA is seeking further investment in primary prevention, not less.

Reducing community preventative programs will not result in savings – it costs more to utilise a hospital

SA medical imaging services - PSA responds Following member feedback, the PSA has provided its preliminary response to the KPMG review to “assess the efficiency, effectiveness and financial performance of SA Medical Imaging (SAMI) services in South Australia.”

SAMI was established in 2012 following the 2010 State Budget announcement to consolidate SA medical imaging services within the South Australian health system.

Whilst the PSA supports an efficient and effective medical imaging service, the PSA does not support savage cuts and a reduction of services to meet budget demands.

Put simply, SAMI needs to be resourced to demand, not budget.

Genuine and transparent consultation is crucial into any review of SAMI. The PSA has identified a number of key issues that need to be addressed within the KPMG report;

1. Concerns regarding the benchmarking utilised by KPMG and a lack of future models of service to enable discussions with members who provide such services.

2. Training and potential changes to hours of work.

3. Implications for Radiographer role and function, including workloads.

4. Lack of adequate equipment, such as CT scanners.

5. Workforce impact, particularly as it relates to transferring of employees to various Local Health Networks.

Any cuts to resourcing will have a negative effect on those most in need. Consultation on matters such as future models of care must occur. Any benchmarking must be accurate and reflect the service delivery that exists within SAMI. The PSA will continue to represent its members during this important review.

Whilst the PSA welcomes the

Minister for Health’s commitment to extensive consultation with the PSA, any proposed change which impacts on PSA members needs to adhere to the consultative requirements of the Enterprise Agreement and other industrial instruments.

Patient care and safety is paramount.

PSA members within the health system, whether it be in the acute setting, primary care and community settings, provide valuable services to those most in need. Lets embrace and properly resource the system, not erode it.

Medical records members working together, winning together In a win for Medical Records members at Modbury and Lyell McEwin Hospitals, some PSA Members will now receive significant payments following successful reclassification applications.

This also includes back pay.

demonstrating how PSA members working together can win together.

The PSA congratulates its members and looks forward to further successes moving forward.

This is another example of members working collectively to secure great outcomes.

The PSA was instrumental in commencing the campaign to ensure Medical Record members are appropriately remunerated for the important work they perform.

The PSA welcomes this outcome as it reflects the PSA’s early representations that this issue needed resolving.

This campaign has seen membership increase to nearly 100% density –

Resi care member action delivers – but more needs to be done!

The PSA has succeeded in securing approximately 75% of disputed contract employees within Residential Care of Families SA into ongoing positions.

have to apply for their positions, even if they had previously participated in a merit selection process.

formed part of the campaign to provide employment security for those staff who support our most vulnerable.

Throughout this campaign, members have been steadfast in their resolve to seek a fair and reasonable outcome.

This created an unnecessary barrier for the many professional employees already working in these roles.

The PSA has also been successful in securing conversion to ongoing employment for a majority of staff performing higher levels roles following a merit based selection process.

Residential Care staff provide security and protection for children under the guardianship of the Minster.

DECD had to change their position and this was only done by the coordination and activity of PSA members, and importantly the Worksite Representatives.

Whilst more work is to be done, the member solidarity and commitment delivered real results in the face of an intransigent Department is a lesson for every member committed to campaigning for positive change.

The dispute was sparked following a directive from the Chief Executive, Department for Education and Child Development (DECD), earlier this year stating all term contract employees will

Industrial action, appearances before the South Australian Industrial Relations Commission, meetings with Agency Representatives, and well attended member meetings have all

Members who undertake such an important role are crucial to our child protection system.

The unwillingness of DECD to immediately address this matter in a consistent, transparent and reasonable manner has resulted in a number of experienced, skilled and committed workers now considering their futures within Families SA. Families SA cannot afford to lose skilled and committed workers.

The care and protection of our most vulnerable has been at the fore front of this campaign. It is now time for the Department to display the same level of commitment to those very workers who deliver such vital services.

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2015/16 Federal Budget - can a leopard change its spots?

It is unprecedented that a year after a Federal Budget many initiatives are yet to pass through the Senate, yet this is the situation the Federal Coalition Government found itself in after Treasurer Hockey delivered the budget last year.

One year on, and it is apparent some lessons have been learnt, but how does the Budget measure up?

Dr Kevin Purse recently presented a lunch’n’learn at the PSA providing an analysis of the Federal Budget, posing the question “Can a leopard change its spots?”.

The fall out from last year would have been firmly in the mind of the Treasurer. Last year’s was an austerity Budget, with cuts to hospital and education funding, age pension indexation reductions, medicare copayment, welfare cuts and higher university fees.

The premise for these measures was a ‘debt and deficit disaster’ rationale.

There was widespread community rejection and ongoing Senate opposition.

In 2015, key Federal initiatives include;

of Medicare co-payment

• A $5.5 billion jobs and small business package to drive investment and reduce unemployment

• 4 week preclusion for unemployment benefits for under 25s

• A $4.5 billion families package with increased childcare support, but contingent on the Senate passing Family Tax B cuts

South Australia still has to contend with the 2014 Federal cuts to Health and Education with the withdrawal from the Gonski funding agreement, which will have a real impact on the community.

• Changes to the Social Security Assets test worth $2.44 billion • $1.6 billion welfare cuts • 4 year freeze on GP rebates instead

• Removal of ‘double dipping’ of paid parental leave

Dr Purse took particular issue with the debt and deficit disaster mantra.

Lunch ‘n’ Learn The PSA facilitates free information sessions on a number of informative and practical topics.

So come along, bring your lunch and hear our guest speakers.

For more information on the program and bookings go to www.cpsu.asn.au/ training-programs.

PSA WINS These are just some of the great wins the PSA has achieved on behalf of members.

It pays to belong to a union.

PSA wins refund for members The PSA continues to deliver results for Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) members. Earlier this year a number of School Services Officers, Early Childhood Workers and Aboriginal Education Workers had overpayments from 2005 incorrectly deducted from their pay.

The PSA, on behalf of its members, argued that overpayments arising from longer than six years cannot be recovered.

DECD agreed that monies for overpayments which occurred prior to 1 October 2008 would be refunded.

This represented a significant amount for many members who in some cases had three years deducted payments reimbursed.

PSA wins against department of correctional services (DCS) listening devices As a result of the pressure applied by PSA members from the lock down of Public Sector prisons in May, DCS agreed that no future audio recording of consultative meetings and phone link-ups would occur, and any previous unauthorised recordings would not be used in any future member investigations.

For the full story, see page 3.

PSA member victory - psych evaluation withdrawn The one-on-one psychological evaluations announced by Department for Education and Child Development (DECD) as a requirement for existing (ongoing, temporary and casual) staff, have been withdrawn by DECD. This follows the lodging of a dispute by the PSA. PSA and Worksite Representatives met with DECD at the SA Industrial Relations Commission.

This outcome is a great victory to members, proving that a strong union, is one that stands united.

The Budget deficit for 2015-16 is expected to be only 2.1% of Australia’s Gross National Product (GDP), while net debt is estimated to be 17.3% of GDP – among the lowest in the world and much better than the US, Canada, Germany and the UK. Budget repair is needed but needs to be fairer and better targeted. There also needs to be a greater focus on raising revenue.

Dr Purse presented detailed information on the state of the economy.

Whilst the small business spend and the families package have resulted in a short term bounce in the polls, the Federal Budget remains unbalanced, unfair and is unlikely to improve the economy.

What remains to be seen is which measures are passed, particularly with so many independents in the Senate.

The verdict from the lunch’n’learn session: Will the Federal Budget deliver a stronger economy or credible return to surplus: probably not.

It may be a differernt Budget, but with the same old spots.

Emergency services sector reform - PSA welcomes rethink by minister The announcement by the Minister for Emergency Services, The Honourable Tony Piccolo MP, to shelve proposed structural reforms and not continue with the appointment of a Commissioner for the Sector, has been welcomed by the PSA. The PSA has continually stated that discussions regarding sector reform cannot occur at the expense of services provided to those in need within the South Australian community.

Any proposed reform must be discussed from a basis of genuine discussions.

The announcement by the Minster reflects PSA concerns and demonstrates a commitment by the Minister to listen to the views of members.

The PSA looks forward to further discussions regarding reform on the foundation of genuine and meaningful consultation.

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The More Things Change...

The PSA has had a long proud history spanning across 130 years. Edited highlights from the Public Sector Review provide a snapshot into the Sector as it was 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago.

100 Years Ago Service Chat “The month of June is always a momentous one for the Service. Being the end of the official year, there is a great balancing of books, the closing of records, and a general straightening-out of departmental affairs. Much overtime is worked, and ledgers bang and typewriters click far into the night. It is well there should be this bustle and push of business, for into the turmoil comes the sadness of farewell, the parting with (in some instance) life-long companions, the shaking of the hands of those who have reached the span of three score and ten. It must be so, of course; but the inevitableness of sympathy and regret which must ever accompany it.

Generations come and go, but the human spirit never grows reconciled to the ageing of its instrument, the body; while human hearts will ever rebel against the breaking ties of companionship.”

Vol. XXI, No. 6 June 1915 pg. 100

75 Years Ago Fighting Forces Comfort Fund – Sporting and Recreational Material Urgently Needed “In a circular issued on May 31, we earnestly appealed to all members to co-operate with us in supplying the Comforts Fund with an abundance of sporting material for the use of our troops. A list of suitable articles was given in the circular, but this was merely intended to act as a guide. What we

hope members will do is to collect and contribute anything what is likely to be of value to our soldiers.”

Vol. XLVII No.6 June 1940

50 Years Ago Warning and Appeal to our Women Members – Dorothy Bidwell, Chairman of the Public Service Equal Pay Group New Era “I feel the time may be appropriate to voice a word of warning and to make an appeal. First the warning?! Certain women in the Service are no doubt on the threshold of a new ear – they will received the first payment towards the implementation of the principle of equal pay for equal work...This small beginning is a mighty blow in the fight for the better status of women.”

Vol. 3 No. 16 June 1965 pg. 10 South Australia’s First Freeway – F.H Schmidt “The States first high-speed free way – to the eastern states – is under construction between Crafers and Stirling, and Association members G.H Slarks (Project Engineer) and H.V King (Construction Gang Foreman) have prominent roles in the big job.”

Vol. 3 No. 16 June 1965 pg. 22

25 Years Ago A Healthy Debate “Several PSA members have expressed interest in contributing to a new column in the PSA Review. One that dealt with Public Health issues in South Australia.

It’s remarkable that there is very little profile for Public Health advocacy in South Australia. As the Health community comprises a sizeable section of the PSA’s membership, issues affecting the future of the Public Health system will have broad interest.”

Vol. 27 No. 6 July 1990 pg. 4.

Social media vs your employment Social media has revolutionised how we communicate. With the popularity of social media, such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, it’s important that members understand how behaviour and participation on Social Media can affect you, your job and the public sector.

The number of enquiries from PSA members over acceptable use of social media has been increasing, and it’s important to remember members may face consequences if improperly used. Social media websites also include forums, blogs, wikis, social networking websites, and any other websites that allow individual users to upload and share content.

Public sector employees are bound by the Code of Ethics – South Australian Public Sector, which states public sector employees will not act in a manner bringing them, the agency in which they work, the public sector or Government into disrepute is otherwise improper or disgraceful.”

Misuse of social media websites can be deemed as a breach of the code which may result in disciplinary action.

Activities on social media websites are considered public activities, irrespective of time of day or location of participant, whether on or off duty.

Employees are bound by the Code of Ethics regardless of whether or not they have signed the document.

When using social media, members should consider the following: • Could what you are doing harm the reputation of your employer?

• Are you disclosing any material that you are not authorised to disclose?

• Have you made it clear to others when your contribution is as a private individual and not as a representative of your agency?

• Are you willing to defend what you post to your manager?

• Would you be comfortable saying it to a stranger at a bus stop, or posting it on a public shop window?

• Are you using governmentowned infrastructure (including email address)? Do you have permission to use it in this way?

• Are you behaving with integrity, respect and accountability?

Agencies should be proactive in having policies about the proper use of social media and ensure employees are awar of these.

If you have any queries about your use if social media, please contact the PSA at enquiries@ cpsu.asn.au

Enjoy a PSA holiday home!

Take advantage of another great PSA member benefit – affordable accommodation at popular South Australian destinations.

The PSA has a number of holiday homes/units available for members to enjoy at affordable rates. Located at Glenelg, Goolwa, Kangaroo Island, Port Lincoln, Port Vincent, Robe and Wirrina, there are 14 self-contained homes/units available.

Homes/units cater for up to six people and are equipped with full-sized stoves and refrigerators, microwave ovens, high definition TVs, blu-ray players, crockery and cutlery.

Standard weekly bookings are from 2.00pm Saturday until 10.00am the following Saturday.

Goolwa Nightly bookings are available (conditions apply).

The homes are offered during school holidays on a ballot system.

Off season rates do not apply during school holidays.

Refer to PSA website for details.

Stay Costs High Season : weekly stays (seven nights) $570 (Kangaroo Island) / $465 (All other homes).

Wirrina – above and below Low Season : weekly stays (seven nights) $430 (Kangaroo Island) / $325 (All other homes).

All Year : Nightly rate of $85.00.

Terms and Conditions of Hire / Cancellation Policy For full terms and conditions, along with cancellation requirements, refer to the PSA website: www.cpsu.asn.au Enquiries or Bookings Email: holidayhomes@cpsu.asn.au

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classifieds FOR SALE Cast Iron Tub: Claw legs, enamel, original and excellent condition, - $300 ono - Please ring Rita on 0423 533 760.

Houseboat

FOR SALE

Seacliff Beach Holiday Hideaway

Fully renovated, modern, 3 bedroom home in Para Hills. Perfect location, only 100mtrs from bus to city, Salisbury or Tea Tree Plaza. Walking distance to schools and shops (Foodland etc) are only about 300 mtrs away. Lovely open feel, on high side of the road, with views and gentle evening breezes. Please call Keith for further details or inspection - work ph 81821560, home ph 82817024 or email keithcolleen@bigpond.com

Fully furnished, short-term holiday rental available. Located on

LAND AT EDITHBURGH

beach front next to the Seacliff Beach Hotel and close to Brighton and Glenelg this unit has everything a fun time can offer. Will sleep 4 or 5 (if someone is happy to sleep on the couch). Walk across the road to swim or sit on the balcony and watch the sunset - whatever your preferred method of relaxing, this is the place to be. For more information check out http:// seacliffbeachholidayhideaway.com/, for rates please contact Di Rankine at enquiry@seacliffbeachholidayhideaway.com

KINGFISHER LODGE, EDITHBURGH, YORKE PENINSULA 4 double bedrooms (1 Queen converts to 2 singles), 1 bathroom, separate toilet, carpeted top deck with large storage box.17.3 x 7.1 metres, low maintenance aluminium hulls, Volvo Penta diesel 136 Hp motor, new Yamaha 2400IS generator, new 4 burner BBQ. Spacious kitchen, dining, living area. Many extras, including new Rinnai gas hot water, new evaporative cooling, inverter, battery charger, 6 deep cycle batteries, depth sounder, 12V & 240V lighting, LCD TV, DVD player, extension dining table seats 6 extends to 10, gas/electric fridge, microwave, swim deck, carpeted top deck, boat hitch. Fully furnished including quilts, pillows, crockery, cutlery, safety equipment - everything you need. Electrical and gas compliant. Grey water compliant. 330 litre fuel tank, 180 litre rain water tank, 700 litre black water tank, 240 litre ice box. Large front and back decks under cover provide plenty of room to relax and socialise and throw your fishing rods in all year round. Everything has been done. Regretful sale, family has multiplied and need a bigger boat!!

You won’t get a better price for a 4 bedroom boat of this size. Just slipped 21st & 22nd April. Hulls pressure cleaned, gunwales painted, all necessary work completed. Doesn’t need slipping for another three years. PRICE REDUCTION - $160,000 Check out “SUNSET LADY” at www.houseboatsales.com.au

REAL ESTATE Land at Strathalbyn (Lot 200)

Lot/11 Grace Street Edithburgh SA 5583 Large block 9,717m (over 2 acres) is residential zoning and has a shed on it. With a wide, approximately 17m access off Grace Street this large L-shaped block has power and water. It’s a great block to build on with rural outlook and easy access to town facilities. Shed approximately 20 x 25. This block is located approximately 1KM from the Jetty. An alternative would be to develop as it has subdivision potential. Subdivision plans have been drawn up and available on request. Price reduced to sell $149,000 .Please contact Joe on 0411 659 085 and for more information refer to realestate.com.au

Luxury/corporate rental available for short or long term rental in Encounter Bay SA @$600/week Fully furnished 2 storey/3 bed/2 bath in quiet location with panoramic ocean views over granite island and the bluff. Upstairs kitchen and living/dining with sliding doors which open out onto large deck. 5 min walk to the beach. A/C/security entry/no pets/ contact Sue mobile 0499 637 360

HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION “Ocean Break” - Middleton -

64 acres of rolling country side only 5 minutes from Strathalbyn with main road frontage, fenced into 6 paddocks. Water connected and power runs through the property. Unequipped bore. Magnificent views to Lake Alexandrina. Choose your own house site!! $475,000. Check it out at www.realestate.com.au 560 Alexandrina Road.

Centrally located at Middleton, is an inviting home with beautiful, bright beach style décor. It is close to Middle Point and other well known surfing and swimming beaches, bakery, tavern and general store. Fully self contained with almost every modern day amenity to ensure a carefree enjoyable stay. Features: 2 b/rms (sleeps 6), electric blankets, pillows, r/c a/c, colour tv/dvd/vcr radio/cd, microwave, stove, fridge/freezer, bbq & outdoor settings, fenced secure garden & car parking.

Reasonable rates. Packages & vouchers available.

Ph: 0403 271 015 or 8326 2619. email oceanbreak@dodo.com.au

THE AMBASSADOR CARD STOP PRESS: Don’t forget you can use your card at Campbell’s Cash and Carry at North Plympton and Pooraka. Show your Membership Card to the checkout operator. Not valid for the purchase of liquor.

SPECIAL OFFER

Additions

Authenticity Health & Wellness Retreat 14-30 Waterport Road, Port Elliot 5212 Ph. (08) 8554 2088 www.authenticity.com.au Present your Membership Card to receive 15% saving on all treatments and accommodation on weekdays.

(Weekend bookings are subject to availability).

During the months of June and July Authenticity Health & Wellness Retreat offer PSA Ambassador members complimentary coffee with each cake purchased AND a $20 gift voucher (on request at reception).

Chilli Chi Restaurant 163-165 Magill Road Maylands 5069 Reservations: 08 8363 1828 South East Asian cuisine Valid Lunch: Valid Tuesday thru Friday Valid Dinner: Tuesday thru Sunday Save up to $15.00 off one main course with the payment in full of a main course of equal or greater value.

DELETIONS Auge Restorante (Closed) The Stag Hotel (Closed) Lincoln Navigators (Closed) *Please note: The AGL discount offer featured in the March/April edition of the Public Sector Review is not applicable for those with solar panels.

Sleeping up to 10 people in 4 large bedrooms including two queen size beds, the house will easily cater for 2 families. Two other bedrooms each contain a single bed and double bunks. All beds have quilts (with covers) and pillows. You will need to bring sheets, pillow cases, towels and tea towels.

Features include a large fully equipped kitchen, spa bath, large lounge, games room with built-in wet bar and a second toilet.

Facilities available include flat screen TV and DVD/video, CD/ cassette player, table tennis, games, front loading washing machine, an iron, bar fridge and a freezer. Outside is a BBQ area and plenty of room for parking. The house itself is situated in the centre of Edithburgh, only a short walk from shops, and several dining establishments. The jetty and swimming areas are also within easy walking distance, and the boat ramp is only a two minute drive away. Tennis courts, the flora park and golf course are just around the corner. View house images at www. edithburgh.net Email bookings@kingfisherwww.com or contact Cathy on 0412 641404.

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10 Good Reasons To Join The PSA 1. Better Wages and Conditions. People who belong to unions have better wages and conditions than non-union members. Union members on average earn 15% more than non-union members.

2. Protect Your Entitlements. Unions fought for and maintained - overtime rates, annual leave, sick leave, long service leave payments, maternity leave, leave loading, penalty rates, maximum working hours, compulsory superannuation, equal pay for women and trade union training leave. PSA membership protects these entitlements for you. When long service leave entitlements were cut and recreational leave loading abolished in 2010, the PSA campaigned and won reinstatement of leave loading and a new retention provision, and won its case in the High Court.

3. Better Workplace Health and Safety. Unionised workplaces have better health and safety conditions. The PSA works to ensure that employers protect their employees from risks to their health and safety.

4. Comprehensive Industrial Advice. Members can access expert industrial advice and representation from specialist PSA staff including Workplace Health and Safety matters. Our Member Rights Hotline is a dedicated phone line for member enquiries, available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

5. Save Money. Members enjoy a wide range of benefits and savings through the Ambassador Card at shops, restaurants, hotels and more. PSA membership also saves you money with discounted health insurance through Health Partners, Coles and Woolworths gift cards, metro cards and movie tickets. Take advantage of our holiday homes located throughout S.A. The homes are available to rent at budget rates for members only. Union membership fees are tax deductible too !

6. Influence Policy. The PSA has successfully campaigned to protect and improve conditions of employment. PSA members have the opportunity to contribute and influence issues at a workplace, agency or political level through industrial forums and meetings with goverment. The PSA commissions research on public sector policy issues and makes Budget submissions in order to promote and protect the role of the public sector.

7. Stay Informed. PSA members are provided with up to date information about their working environment. Stay informed with our regular website updates, network of Workplace Reps and contacts, quarterly ‘Review’ magazine and agency specific communications on topics that are important to you.

8. Legal Advice & Assistance. PSA members have access to seek legal advice, assistance and family mediation services through our free Legal Services Scheme. Legal representation covers a number of non work related areas.

9. Journey Accident Cover. PSA membership provides free income protection from the time that you join, through our Journey Accident Cover. You will be covered for up to $1,200 per week for up to 104 weeks plus death and disability insurance up to $100,000.

10. Strength In Numbers. Belonging to a union helps to empower members to make positive changes at their workplace. Be a part of a strong network of like minded people across the public sector. Join Today!

PSA training courses August – October 2015

Calendar The PSA is committed to providing you with support, encouragement and opportunities.

Training courses are designed to help you in your employment. We hope that you can use the information gained to make your workplace fairer, more productive, and safer.

To find out more about PSA’s training courses please visit the PSA website: www.cpsu.asn.au/training-programs Upcoming Courses:

Date

Time

Reclassification Part 2 (Note: this course follows from Reclassification 1)

12 August

1:00pm – 5:00pm

Lunch ‘n’ Learn SuperSA Post Retirement Products

25 August

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Lunch ‘n’ Learn SuperSA My Retirement Lump Sum

22 September

12:00pm – 2:00pm

Lunch ‘n’ Learn SuperSA Early Access to Super

14 October

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Worksite Reps Course

4 November 5 November

Full day Full day

Reclassification Part 1

4 November

Full day