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Budget Optimism Liberal programs, not job cuts.

“Agencies will be required to reduce their capital programs, or defer introducing new systems, in order to achieve savings in each financial year.

In respect to the Government decision to reduce the value of separation packages, the PSA has always argued for jobs to be retained, not for incentives for people to leave.

An incentive by an employer for staff to leave voluntarily is not a condition of employment which is protected by Enterprise Agreements or Industrial Awards.

Jan McMahon, Premier Jay Weatherill and Lindsay Oxlad

The first Budget by Premier and Treasurer Jay Weatherill was met with “cautious optimism” by the PSA. The Government’s decision to put services for South Australian families and business ahead of further direct job cuts was welcomed.

“In our ongoing dialogue with Government since the Global Financial Crisis hit, we have emphasised the need for responsible financial management,” PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon said.

“We have made it clear, through research and reports, that responsible financial management needs to also encompass social capital.

“This means that Governments, when making financial decisions, need to contemplate the impact on the people who rely on them.”

In delivering his Budget, Mr Weatherill made it clear that he understood this.

He said he believed his Government was making a choice to continue to provide jobs and services to people in need, and that this would continue to support our society through difficult financial times.

“The Treasurer understands people are already struggling to make ends meet and need more help through services from Government, not less.

“He is also of the view that increasing unemployment and reducing service delivery by slashing Public Sector jobs is counter-productive..”

Over the past two decades the State’s population has risen from 1.4 million to 1.6 million people, yet the Public Sector has been reduced over the same time.

The PSA was less receptive of the Government’s increased efficiency dividend announced in the Budget.

Ms McMahon, said: “Importantly for PSA members and the community, any efficiency dividend savings can come from reductions or delays to

The PSA welcomed the decision for schools not to proceed with a previously announced Financial Management Program that would have resulted in the loss of 300 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) School Services Officer positions.

These 300 positions equate to up to 600 staff, many part time, who will now be retained, benefiting employment across the State, including regional centres.

“Public Sector workers are real people, doing real jobs and adding real value to the community,” Ms McMahon said.

Response to Budget

The PSA has met with Opposition Leader, the Hon. Steven Marshall, in the wake of the Budget and his response to it.

In his Budget Reply speech in Parliament, Mr Marshall, in brief, said the Opposition’s three key economic concerns were: 1: Returning the Budget to surplus; 2. Growing the economy; 3. Making South Australia a more attractive place to live.

While little detail was provided, the key emphasis was the Opposition focus on small business development.

The Opposition Leader ruled out massive job cuts in the Public Sector, but did not quantify this.

He said the previously announced Audit Commission would be replaced continued page 5

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Secretary’s Column Full Transparency needed

WE, THE PUBLIC SECTOR, UNDERPIN GOOD GOVERNMENT

By Jan McMahon

By Lindsay Oxlad

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t’s been a big few months in terms of issues of importance to the Public Service Association and its members – none more so than the question of public sector job cuts - an issue placed firmly on the agenda by the PSA ahead of the March 2014 State Election.

The PSA has been steadfast in its opposition to job cuts and their continued impact on the delivery of vital services to the South Australian community and has demanded transparency from both major parties on their intentions well before the election.

Last month’s release of the 2013-14 State Budget by the Premier and Treasurer Jay Weatherill and the equally important budget reply speech by Opposition Leader Steven Marshall gave important insight from both major parties, albeit that there remains a disappointing level of detail.

Mr Weatherill’s budget gave some comfort the slash and burn mentality of the past would not see a return. Certainly, the PSA is encouraged by Mr Weatherill’s recognition of the importance of the public sector and the vital services that it provides to the South Australian community. The Association welcomed his stated position that cutting services is not the answer to balancing the budget.

The PSA was encouraged by Opposition Leader Steven Marshall’s budget reply speech in which he ruled out massive job cuts in the Public Sector, stating “I genuinely do not believe that our final number will be significantly different from what the government has announced”. What Mr Marshall is yet to do is provide the allimportant policy detail, particularly in relation to claims he would have fewer agencies and departments. The question of how the Liberal Party intends to achieve that outcome is pivotal and at this stage remains unanswered.

The planned Audit Commission, greatly opposed by the PSA, will now be replaced with a State Based Productivity Commission, acting as an independent advisory body, but again the detail around how that will work,

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and what it will be tasked with, remains unknown.

It has been, and continues to be, the PSA’s firm position that job losses will lead to further service cuts for South Australian families. With less public sector workers now servicing more South Australians than twenty years ago, the gap between service demand and those available to deliver the services is growing and will only continue to widen as the population ages. Put simply, you can’t continue to create a gap between public sector job numbers and the ongoing growth in the South Australian population and not expect there to be service decline.

PSA will continue to demonstrate to South Australian families the impact that job cuts will have on the services they rely upon.

There is no guarantee from the Government or the Opposition on the issue of job security, which continues to be a major area of concern for our members. At this stage neither party has committed to “tenure” beyond the life of the current Enterprise Agreement, which expires on June 30 next year. PSA’s clear position remains there is no logical reason to remove job security. With a backdrop of an ageing workforce, difficulties in retaining corporate knowledge as a result of job cuts and new effective processes to place all staff, there is no reason to remove job security.

While questions remain unanswered on both sides and concern for the future of the public sector remains, the PSA’s very clear message to both major parties is that it will not accept anything less than complete transparency on the issues of job and service cuts that will impact on South Australian families who rely on members to deliver services, and job security.

In the lead up to the March 2014 State Election, the PSA will continue to actively champion these very important issues under the banner of its ongoing ‘Mind the Gap’ Campaign, which seeks to both protect its members and the vital services they provide to South Australian families.

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he critical importance of the public sector in supporting the Government was well articulated by the Commonwealth Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus in a recent speech when he stated that: “Good public administration is a protection not only against inefficiency and poor performance, but also against fraud, corruption, inequity, inability to conduct business confidently and infringement of human rights.

A democracy cannot function without public trust in government nor without a system of public administration in which the community can have confidence.

From the perspective of government and the community, the public service is only as trustworthy as each of its employees”

The role of the public sector is therefore to ensure that the community can trust that government is conducted to the highest ethical and performance standards. A public sector where staff are proud of their work and have confidence that they have delivered professional and impartial services to the very best of their ability.

In the months leading up to the State Election the Public Service Association will be scrutinizing the policies and commitments of all political parties relating to the public sector to gauge whether their claims that they truly value their employees and are committed to being “an employer of choice”.

The Premier is on the record acknowledging that the government cannot function effectively without the energy and commitment of the public sector in delivering its policies and programs. It is for that reason that he has launched a wide ranging rejuvenation program across government with agency Chief Executives tasked to implement reforms to enable their employees

to confidently deal with the challenges of increased complexity and demand for services and support by the South Australian community.

Rather than adopting the failed approach of previous administrations that cut public sector jobs and employment conditions and undervalued the work of staff, the new approach focuses on supporting and nurturing what the government acknowledges are its most important assets.

While the Leader of the Opposition also acknowledges the importance of the public sector as the implementers of their policies and programs, he is less clear about what he and his Parliamentary colleagues see as the role and function of the public sector and what the Liberals will do if they win government next year.

Although he has committed to publicly announcing his party’s plans for the public sector before the election he has also made a commitment to establish a State Productivity Commission (nee Audit Commission) to, inter alia, examine the State’s financial situation which will (if past experience and interstate evidence is any guide) inevitably focus on the size of the public sector workforce and our employment conditions and entitlements.

Both of the major parties claim that they value their employees and want to be recognized as an “employer of choice” that retains and attracts the best and the brightest.

The PSA will be looking for solid evidence of this commitment over the coming months and will continue to press them for clarity and details.

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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: pgc@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 47, number 3.

Responsibility for political content in this publication is taken by Peter Christopher, 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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Residential Care Win staff would be employed to look after the State’s most vulnerable children.

Future meetings with the Minister and other representatives will further analyse the parameters which are yet to be fully released and consider whether the proposed staffing arrangements are satisfactory.

be a responsible and reasonable administrative action.”

The PSA notified the Department for Education and Child Development of a dispute in March.

Since then there have been discussions, including a meeting with the Minister, The Hon. Jennifer Rankine.

Minister Rankine said she would take the issue to Cabinet for discussion, seeking a funding outcome.

Around the time of the State Budget, Ms Rankine announced that the outsourcing would cease and 360 full time Families SA

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“This should result in a major improvement for many thousands of Public Sector employees,” PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon said.

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The outcomes will also benefit SSO1 and OPS1 members.

This campaign aims to prove that while these positions are intended as entry level, staff have often in the past not progressed despite, in some cases, decades of service and commensurate increases in skills and knowledge.

The PSA is arguing for proper and more rapid progression.

There is also a campaign to link the ASO1 level with a new youth training program as part of a larger recruitment drive.

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This is a pleasing outcome which followed a long term campaign led by the PSA to fight for children in care who were being put at risk.

A growth in the number of children needing help had resulted in a significant staffing shortfall.

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trained staff, Families SA instead turned to more expensive and less qualified outside agencies.

“These private companies simply did not have the same skills and abilities and direction of people who have been properly trained and qualified to care for these children.

“Gaps were appearing in these children’s care and they were at greater risk of being failed by the very people who are meant to be caring for them – again.

“The PSA did not consider the practice of outsourcing of Public Sector positions at a higher cost to the tax payer to

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A PSA battle to protect children in care has resulted in a major breakthrough with the State Government agreeing to reduce costly and less effective outsourcing and employ 360 more staff.

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Budget Submissions Ahead of the State Budget, the PSA presented Premier and Treasurer Jay Weatherill with submissions and concerns for future planning.

This included a report on the significant challenges posed by our ageing workforce.

The report “Age for a Change: Ageing and Public Sector Renewal in the 21st Century” was prepared by the Australian Workplace Innovation and Social Research Centre of the University of Adelaide.

The report concluded there were a number of strategic implications brought about by an increasingly ageing Public Sector serving an ever ageing population.

These included: 1. The need to undertake a detailed review of the implications for public service demand and delivery, of the ageing of the South Australian population.

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The need to develop a Public Sector Wo r k f o r c e Age Management Strategy that addresses the contribution of older workers to productivity and innovation.

3. The importance of an orderly transfer of knowledge and skills in the public service to help prevent the loss of critical capabilities, knowledge and skills as the retirement rates of public servants accelerates.

4. A centrepiece of this could the introduction of a Youth

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Employment Accelerator Program providing a pathway for young South Australians into public service employment.

rising unemployment in South Australia over the next year by capping public sector workforce reductions.

5. The need to identify the likely consequences of public sector restructuring through the introduction of community impact statements.

“It is very clear to the PSA that a lack of attention to the realities of ageing are putting services to the public at grave risk,” PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon said.

“Not only are the ongoing cuts

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to jobs and services harming our community, but this lack of planning must be reversed if we are to have enough people left to provide the services needed.

“Retention and recruitment will prove to be more critical issues in the immediate years ahead than cuts to jobs and services now.”

Budget Highlights The recent State Budget contained many elements which will impact on the Public Sector – some more positively than others.

• $6.4 million upgrade to 000 system;

million on SA Medical Research Institute;

• A new $2.9 million bail accommodation support program;

• Extra health workers for remote aboriginal communities;

Some of the highlights in brief, include:

• Increased police budget and money for a new cyber investigation system for the Independent Commission Against Corruption;

• School upgrades and new Children’s centre’s at a cost of about $150 million;

• New scoping study to examine need for a modernised courts complex;

• Ongoing spending of $9.1

• A new public transport hub at Tonsley Park and new buses ;

• New spending on disability services linked with the National Disability Insurance Scheme plus extra funds to upgrade special schools; • Increases of 3% of a wide range of fees and charges; • S i g n i fi c a n t ongoing spending on roads including the $894 million South Road upgrade.

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Catherine Kane The Public Service Association of South Australia mourns the sudden loss of a valued colleague, Catherine Kane.

At work, Catherine was a dynamic, compassionate manager and a committed Public Sector unionist. She forged many deep friendships over a career spanning three decades and will be truly missed and fondly remembered.

Heartfelt sympathy goes out to Catherine’s husband Angus and family, who have lost a devoted wife, daughter, sister, mother and grandmother.

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by a State Based Productivity Commission, as an independent body to advise an incoming Liberal government, should that party win the March 2014 election.

PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon, President Lindsay Oxlad and Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher met with Mr Marshall on June 26.

At that meeting Mr Marshall restated that any Public Sector job cuts, should he become Premier at the next election, “would not be significantly different from what the Government envisages”.

He also advised that any proposed job losses would be announced prior to the election and confirmed that he would look to merge some Agencies, but that he had not determined any “hard and fast outcomes”.

As stated in his Budget Reply speech, Mr Marshall confirmed that he would establish a State Based Productivity Commission, and clarified that an Audit Commission style of activity would be undertaken during its first three months to examine Agency expenditure.

PSA identified the importance of continuing job security for members, and asked that the Opposition reconsider this policy.

Jan McMahon media conference on Budget day

Speed Camera Win Vigorous pursuit of a reclassification of speed camera operators has resulted in them moving from OPS1 to OPS2.

The reclassification followed a determination in March this year from the Public Sector Grievance Review Commission supporting the reclassification.

PSA appeared at that hearing representing 25 members.

that the reclassification would take place and be back dated to April last year.

SAPOL subsequently sought advice from

“It was a great win for PSA members who

an external consultant, but has now decided to

had been pursuing this for more than a year,” Ms

implement the Commission’s determination.

McMahon said.

In early June the Commissioner of Police advised PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon

“We’ll continue to make sure that this pay rise flows through in a timely manner.”

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Retention Allowance Members will be able to access the new Retention Leave Provisions negotiated by the PSA from July 1.

All the final details have been worked out about how the Leave Provisions will be applied and the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment has issued a Determination – available on the PSA website.

This new form of leave has come about as a result of a campaign and

negotiations between the PSA and the Weatherill Government.

It largely compensates members who lost out some Long Service Leave entitlements stripped away by former Treasurer Kevin Foley.

The new Retention Leave started accumulating from July 1 2011. It will be implemented in steps and by July 2015 eligible employees will be credited with 4 working days’ retention leave a year. This is in addition to 9 calendar days Long Service Leave every year. Four working days’

Prison FOI

Documents obtained under Freedom of Information (FOI) have confirmed facts the PSA has long been reporting and f ighting against regarding

security and safety in our prisons.

THE FOI, by Family First MLC The

Hon. Robert Brokenshire, revealed quite clearly some of the problems

Retention Leave is equivalent to 5.6 calendar days of annual leave.

Any Retention Leave taken will be extended by any public holiday which occurs during the period of that leave.

For Long Service Leave that does not occur.

The PSA relentlessly pursued the reduction of long service leave entitlements. The Retention Provision was negotiated in parallel to pursuing the lost LSL. “This Retention Provision is an acknowledgement of the skills and

experience which a long term employee contributes to the Public Service and the benefits to the employer of retaining such experience,” PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon said.

“We all fought long and hard over this Provision and now members can reap the rewards of their efforts.

“This involved a High Court legal battle, relentless campaigning and strong negotiations with successive Government leaderships.

“In the end, a good outcome was achieved.”

caused by chronic overcrowding and doubling or tripling up of inmates in cells.

The documents showed Correctional Officers had been left in dangerous situations on numerous occasions.

PSA Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher said the documents “reveal the extent of security issues”

facing correctional services offiers.

More Prison Beds The State Budget announcement of a boost in prison capacity by 60 beds was welcomed by the PSA.

“This is something we have campaigned for solidly, and comes in the wake of other capacity increases,” PSA Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher said.

“A move to create a new 30-bed short term remand centre will also ease some of the pressure on our near capacity prison system.”

The PSA has urged the Government

“Much of the violence results from overcrowding,” he said.

“That is an issue we have been firmly fighting against. Other issues of grave concern include the number of mentally ill people being placed in jails when they may be better served elsewhere.”

to co-locate the new remand facility with Yatala and the Women’s prison.

“It makes sense to create a new facility at a location where the Government already has the land and staff are already located.”

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PSA Women’s Conference Fabulous Jobs – Fabulous Lives It was a full house for the PSA’s 26th Annual Women’s Conference in June with the theme of “Fabulous Jobs Fabulous Lives”.

PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon opened the Conference, providing promising statistics on growth in women’s employment in the Public Sector – although she noted this is not yet associated with a commensurate increase in the number of women in executive roles.

Sue Hammond shared personal memories and experiences of the way things have improved, aided with old photographs highlighting the harshness of women’s lives in the early part of the 20th century.

A lively group session remembered how workplaces had changed, from times when everyone

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smoked at their desks and women were told not to wear trousers and to wear high heels.

Alyson Laughlin from Health Partners provided a very motivational presentation on “Looking After Yourself ” and Sharon Holmes’ presentation “Creating Better Workplaces for Women” provided participants with the opportunity to discuss their own experiences and challenges.

The PSA was also delighted that Professor Barbara Pocock was able to speak to members with a presentation entitled “Working Women in Australia 2013 – The good, the bad and the need for Change” providing a snapshot of women’s working lives over the past 60 years.

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TAFE Battle

A bid to exclude the PSA from negotiations regarding the TAFE SA transformation has been defeated.

TAFE SA initially advised that it would not accept the PSA nomination to the TAFE SA Consultative Committee.

was recognised and an urgent meeting was held with the acting Chief Executive.

At that meeting, in a win for PSA members, it was agreed by

TAFE management that PSA representation was appropriate and proper and our Industrial Officer is now welcome to attend all meetings.

The PSA has been closely involved in the ongoing transformational work to ensure members are not disadvantaged by the change.

Organisational structures have now been suggested for consultation

and a survey was made available for feedback.

An additional Transformation Census has been released for all staff to complete providing vital information in regards to employees and their intentions.

The PSA will continue to monitor these changes closely.

TAFE SA management claimed the nomination “is not considered appropriate”.

The PSA refuted this suggestion, that it did not have the right to represent PSA members on a consultative forum. To the contrary, it asserted that PSA members must not be denied the right to representation.

The PSA sought the cancellation of Consultative Committee meetings until this important right

Paediatric Care Concerns Technical

Grades Review The march of technology and changes in educational opportunities and requirements have, over time, blurred the lines between Technical Grades Officers (TGOs), professional and other classifications.

This was recognised by the PSA during negotiations for the current Enterprise Agreement, and the need to examine the issue was enshrined in that agreement.

The PSA is now preparing its submission to Government on behalf of TGOs. As part of this a survey has been disseminated to quantify and clarify roles, qualifications and responsibilities of TGOs.

Quantifying how qualifications have changed, equipment has been upgraded, and roles have evolved over time, is vital in presenting the case for greater recognition.

“There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that there has been rapid change in technology and its applications,” PSA Chief Industrial Officer Peter Christopher said.

“There is also little doubt that work structures, roles and pay scales have lagged behind this change.

“Our survey and other submissions to Government will examine that change and how it is impacting on members and what changes should be made.”

A proposal by management that paediatric care be slashed at the Modbury Hospital raised immediate concerns for the PSA. On the day the proposal was aired publicly, media interviews with PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon revealed those concerns.

“This is a glaring example of how cutting budgets can harm essential services,” she said.

“Getting rid of paediatric

care for a large section of our community is not acceptable.

“It will potentially cause hurt and worry to sick children and their families at their time of urgent need.

“It is appalling that cuts have clearly gone so far that any hospital manager would even suggest cutting essential services for sick children.”

SA Health has so far stated that this is a proposal for consultation and that no decision has yet been made.

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South East Meetings PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon met with members and Worksite Reps during a recent visit to the South-East.

Scheduled meetings were held in Mt Gambier and Naracoorte with informal meetings held with other members in other local centres.

A wide variety of concerns

and issues were canvassed and a general concern was noted about a decline in services.

“Workloads are increasing, and passionate staff told us how they are pushing themselves harder and harder on behalf of their community to provide vital services,” PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon said.

Forestry EB Win Prolonged negotiations have resulted in a positive EB win for Forestry members. Over the past 14 months, the PSA worked with other unions to negotiate a good faith agreement with Forestry SA management.

The PSA steadfastly sought an outcome no less than the agreement achieved in the parity Public Sector Enterprise Agreement achieved last year.

Earlier this year management delivered a draft agreement which fell far short of this goal.

It was unanimously decried by unions and the PSA campaigned actively for members to vote “NO”.

At that ballot 91% did vote “NO” and that management-driven agreement was defeated.

Negotiation resumed and subsequently all disputed matters were resolved.

A revised agreement was submitted to staff for ballot and it received overwhelming support, with the PSA urging members to vote “YES”.

This was a good outcome for members who should be congratulated for their persistence.

They had the courage to say no, and stood up for their rights.

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Anna Stewart Memorial Project This year it has been my great privilege to be the PSA’s representative at the Anna Stewart Memorial Project. A diverse group of 15 women from different unions attended the two week Union training which commemorates the remarkable groundbreaking work of union activist, Anna Stewart.

We were immersed in all things union – learning about the history of women in the movement, how to promote collectivism, encourage membership and develop networking teams.

During my days at the PSA, I was given the chance to attend meetings at 2 of our public hospitals, correctional services and with Youth Workers.

I also “beat the pavement” with one of the recruitment staff. Everyone at the PSA was friendly, helpful and encouraging of my involvement.

As a group we were welcomed to Parliament House by Frances Bedford MP and The Hon. Gail Gago hosted a wonderful lunch for us at Parliament House.

Another highlight was our “host union” day. I was fortunate to be hosted by the CMFEU on a tour of Adelaide Oval and the new footbridge. Resplendent in hard hat, safety glasses and steel cap boots, we were given the “grand tour” of both construction sites and were able to ask questions of both the CMFEU organiser and construction company representatives. What a great day for a self-proclaimed cricket tragic like me!

I finished the Project with 14 new friends, a much deeper understanding of the union movement, both past and present, and a new found appreciation of the inner workings of the PSA. Sandra Gursansky School Services Officer, Northfield Primary School

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Off-season rates do not apply should school holidays fall during this period.

School holiday bookings are decided by ballot. You must apply in writing. The ballot closing dates are Christmas holidays - 30 April: April holidays - 30 November; July holidays - 28 February; September holidays - 31 March.

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Spacious open plan living with views over scrub, the salt lakes and Innes National Park. Quality modern furnishings and fittings throughout. Features include: Split system rc air con, 50 inch plasma TV, DVD / CD player/radio/iPod dock, books, games, some CD’s and DVD’s provided. Flat screen TV main bedroom. Fully equipped kitchen, tea and coffee provided.

Three double bedrooms, master bed ensuite 2 way bunk beds third bedroom. All beds have pillows, quilts with covers and blankets provided. Need to bring own sheets and towels. Gas BBQ, outdoor setting, native gardens and birdlife, Dual driveway access suit 2/3 cars and a boat. Marion Bay is a three hour drive from Adelaide along the scenic Yorke Peninsula.

Very reasonable rates from $100 per night . July - September Special, stay 5 nights pay for 4. Contact JENNY on 0407 236 766 or email jenny@thebatesnet.com.

“Ocean Break” - Middleton - 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 or email oceanbreak@dodo. com.au

DE-STRESS IN CHORD All you bathroom baritones and tenors out there who would like to develop those voices and sing a range of music from Gershwin to Opera choruses to modern musicals and be a part of a group of people who have been involved in this for one hundred and twenty years (not the same people by the way). Apart from the pleasure of developing a broader musical knowledge, it is a great de-stresser and an opportunity to be a part of a group of interesting people with a variety of different occupations and hobbies. The Adelaide Male Voice Choir is always trying to improve and build on its qualities to bring in new members, or even just friends of the Choir. If you feel you would like to be a part of the living history of our State or would like to just come in and experience a practice night, please ring one of the following phone numbers: 8270 2628 or 8332 1895 – www.amvc.org.au

PSA DISCOUNT SERVICES As a member, you’re entitled to purchase gift cards at discounted rates from the PSA for the following stores: Woolworths Wish Card (5% discount) This card can be used at: • Woolworths Supermarkets • Big W • Woolworth’s Liquor • BWS • Dan Murphy’s • Masters Home Improvement (Interstate and Mount Gambier only) • Dick Smith • Woolworth’s Caltex Service Stations Coles Gift Cards (5% discount) Harris Scarfe Card Selected cinemas Full Range of Adelaide Metro Multitrips Gift cards work like debit cards, with a set value that decreases with each sale.

Purchases can be made in person from the PSA, by phone or by downloading an order form from the “Membership” icon on the PSA web site (www.cpsu.asn.au).

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FEDERAL WEBSITE CPSU

www.cpsu-spsf.asn.au The federal office for State public servants, the CPU-SPSF (State Public Services Federation) has launched a new website, and all PSA members are encouraged to contribute material.

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.

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.

As well as being a useful site to ‘bookmark’, website co-ordinator Ryan Heath believes your views and experiences need to to be up in writing to make the site work.

If you have anything from a book review to a campaign victory in your workplace to report, email: lgruit@spsf.asn.au.

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to turn its back on that agreement and its employees and literally change the rules.

“Only a Governme nt as an employer can do this, and it raises very serious questions about the validity and worth of any future last Budget, agreements made when he slashed with any Government.” long service leave, cut leave loading and threatened job The manner in which the security, he also Government drastically chose to legislate undermined the away agreed working whole basis of good faith and entitlemen negotiations. rights ts is the subject of a PSA High Court challenge.

By destroying that process – by stripping away rights and The outcome entitlements agreed of that challenge the Governme inevitably have to by will nt only months a bearing on before, how future finalised in an negotiations are Enterprise Agreemen and conducted. was certified t that Alternatives to by the Industrial the previous Relations Enterprise Commission, Agreement process he created a significant may involve problem for future negotiatio arbitration by the Industrial ns.

Relations Commissi Negotiations achieve legally on to for the next EB binding outcomes, are due to start early next allow for considerat and to year with an agreement ion of the value commence during due to entitlements. of lost 2012.

The PSA is giving This would be consideration a time consuming to approach adversarial approach, and any future negotiatio to how but would result ns, and examining future legally binding in a options.

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“Once you have Also, arbitration a situation, where may be a means union on behalf a applying a value of of its members to specific entitlemen negotiated an has and can be proven ts agreement which to have a value is signed off by both sides, – that is, if elements of in good faith, an overall agreed under all applicable law, package (e.g. tenure) you would expect are removed, stand.” that to compensation required. is “What has Arbitration, happened is unlike that the Government, an Enterprise Agreement, does a few months “The change not require the later, decided in Governme consent of the employer nt leadership may have an impact to the outcome. on relations and potential negotiations.”

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A majority of South Australians have positive view of a the work performe d by the Public Sector, new research shows.

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Former Treasure r, Kevin Foley destroyed “good faith” for future enterpris in negotiations e agreements day he moved to cut agreed rights the entitlements by and law rather than through the enterprise bargaining process.

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And many would be happier to see taxes rise, rather than services and jobs cut.

The research was conducted by Dr James Whelan, Public Service Research Director of the Centre for Policy Developm ent.

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He found that despite many making “a sport politicians of kicking public

the community servants” has “positive attitudes the public service towards and would like strong, healthy to see a and sustained service”.

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research looked years of attitudinal at surveys and found 20 consistently throughou that, t that time, wanted to see people services well funded.

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The Governme nt’s new leadership opportunity to have the restore trust and move forward positively.

“In fact, one of the interesting findings was that when people were asked if they wanted to pay more tax in order to increase the funding available for public services, health and education like and so on, the majority of Australians supported that,” he said in a media interview.

Dr Whelan said that an examinatio n of

commentary on the Public Sector contained in Hansard, the official record of Parliament, revealed that three quarters was negative derogatory. or

“It’s really curious to contrast the attitudes expressed by politicians towards the public service, and attitudes of the general community.”

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or the fact e Court has doesn’t change out of pocket now The Suprem an sion for of their members are granted permis following because of the actions heard, ns employer. appeal to be is against ial Relatio and That clearly the Industr ining parking negotiations Court determ arrangements the spirit of ents. and fees on of agreem from the actual issue a conditi the Apart are not ed by an by the Court, have protect with dealt employment will now Agreement. the health system related issues if Enterprise that deal with er of

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Premier Jay It was made clear to the week after the Weatherill in the that this would Premier latest State in the deliver create severe difficulties Budget.

The PSA y was represe statements, an unsustainableof services and have meeting by nted at that not Preside impact on simply cutting by Chief Executives for members.

General Secreta nt Lindsay Oxlad, workloads more jobs.

The Premie ry Jan McMa r is aware The PSA also and Chief He was also hon background Industrial of the advised that to these negotia was closely from the Budget discussed a positive Officer Peter Christopher. the PSA ill-will created tions and the of the “efficiemonitoring the impact the new retentio – the introduction of by the 2010 Grave concer Foley Budget ncy dividen n scheme.

“It is importa ns budget were . d” – i.e. the Premie expressed cut. The PSA nt that this Enterprise Bargain r about the to willing to Premier is clear that these has additio ing was discuss job cuts that have these with the savings must made it discussions ed had been announnal 1000 PSA the PSA,” by genuine acknowledging be made with PSA ced. this process efficiencies that changes consist McMahon said. General Secretary Jan or was underw ay with the ent with the program Government Treasurer’s agreeing to “Full and continuation a Single Parity frank discuss of Agreement. essential at ions are the highest levels this does not happen again.” to ensure The

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argued to The PSA be an employ fees on it wants to of parking imposition litan health choice. at metropo going to stealth, members of staff is a pay cut by Retention future, critical in facilities was the clause of the d be even more not only suffer recent State and breache which protected staff Budget delive shift as hospital a mix of bad Agreement n, but many ns. and good news. red had not been willing a pay reductio streets as they existing conditio it was a cut walk dark A cut of to accept need to mainta workers vehicles argued of PSA 1000 jobs the from their not be allowe conditions “efficiency and a new travel to and to avoid the new couple of yearsin a deficit for the next existing dividend” d in site instead of i.e. budget of cutting moreto be a backdoor means were the bad parked off a surplus. aiming for cut that employment. news items held jobs. the Court charges.

Sector. for the Public “If Depart Executive, “However, “If that had condition Chief has The was not a a start cutting ment or Agency heads The good news job cuts would been the case, then the car parking of Health, ent rather it was staff to find be ment, Departm we need to Retention Provisi was the win of a new .” of employ no steps woulde or and the impact have been much harsher rs enjoyed know about this money, advised that on community to introduc possible so it as soon benefit membe outcome after on – a very pleasin will mean much more we can put as services appeal g taken at present prolong the dire.

The decision a stop to it.” ed negotiations working pending (see separat The meetin its and other increase fees e story). be has reserved that this, following resolutg also passed need to Regarding outcome Healththis if the appeal the the arrangements, future wages and ion: job change cuts, the PSA has advised in right to iously. addressed heard expedit negotiations. meetings and Government – both can not be n conditions in via the media was a conditio to jobs are Whether it unsustainable. – that cuts the “We can’t afford Sector into Public to lose the worker Public Sector from s,” Public valuable staff ent. interviewed General Secreta Service Association or retirem on being to attract people private sector ry Jan McMah Jan McMah struggling PSA Gener media on said. l Secretary “Morale is al Secretary, “We are already PSA Genera ment. Regular as well faltering, are growin Jan McMa for Govern workloads workers to work g, the whole hon Public Sector Increasing system is is not helping breaking point. attacks against n cutting, the “efficie at ncy dividen – spending and conditio The PSA as budget cut d” ng recognises that.”

“That this meetin departments – from 0.25% to 1% Jan McMaho Sector followi global econom the to reverse for will also severel g of PSA Worksi for n with Premier of the Public Representativ ic conditions difficult future, the scope of In defence calling, again, nationa g for the te es express and needed service y reduce l reduction a er, plannin at further job media reports es concer on wrote in GST revenu the people in need s and leave Foley 2010 will be enough string of Any employ McMah a n Ms there It notes, es. behind.

Budget in of jobs, however, that sure that Government cuts, but notes that expansion. by partisan conditions winning back Meetings of a slashing must make ser. the economy is the Australian has chosen a change and n of employment.” aphs public attacks The Adverti against rather than cope with deficit Budget Regular were held at Worksite Representative column for with photogr all other faring well against proper retentio people to community even s The PSA have is placed, greater ers the busines s almost urge pointed ees PSA and regiona and service nations and of the cuts to jobs recognised Prominently the article day after the who now Wise employ miss the point. segments s.

Sector employ significant indicators for that it was lly the Budget was protest actions, in Public Sector place. Those workforce will s completely of Public that Govern the future are economic in coming ees are “This meetin delivered. from recent Retention policies in PS job number ment is willing Reps were to accept a big issue to cut its a true crisis PS employ bright. lack We be a the our ment g to don’t is at deficit Budget welcom announcement live in a while out where the Govern cry out when in an shaping up all feedback asked to ensure that The reality . understand vacuum, we population, lies.

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They were Government growth in and the South jobs is not stated. thousands of Government infrastructure is already steps we will Continued amidst altered and staff rapid column commu in for crisis the Austra years only answer nity. that the “efficie particular advised lian taking some a looming Competition ional and in coming s. .

“Without Future meetin of profess ncy dividen and demand dramatically tions, “Members projects see a drain ns negotia conditions d” should are to be congra It will increase actions needed gs will decide further and mining continue to and conditio to ucture for up wages their lead infrastr tulated During as a result campaign and in the as major Budget as efforts since Ministers continue the true impact of this the PSA will meetings with come on stream. ever more becom Budget, the plain.

State es the next issue. t this vital to highligh

“It is easy for jobs and mon politicians to simply say is what servi ey. What they need to com we will cut ces they will be slashing as e clean about a result.”

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EB WIN The overwhelming vote in favour of acceptance of our new EB was a pleasing end to sometimes difficult negotiating circumstances.

Starting from a position of distrust, due to previous breaches of good will and fair dealings, the PSA was able to ensure a strong, secure, enforceable agreement which protects and improves rights and entitlements.

The lengthy process which resulted in this outcome involved hundreds of meetings at worksites around the State as we sought members’ input and listened to concerns.

“The final very pleasing outcome of these efforts through such a huge “Yes” vote, was a strong endorsement on the content of the EB and the

process we undertook,” PSA General Secretary Jan McMahon said.

“The fact that we negotiated with this new Government leadership, with genuine dialogue and no need for dispute was a good outcome.

“In tough economic times, we have achieved a very positive outcome for members.

“It is a significant outcome and we can be very pleased that things are back on track.”

From the outset, the PSA sought a fair and reasonable salary increase, protection of existing conditions, job security, improvement of conditions, better workload protection and enforceability of the agreement.

“We ticked every one of those boxes,” Ms McMahon said.

The PSA required and secured a shorter 2 year Agreement (until June 30, A 2014) and it includes job security.

“With a State election due in March 2014, neither Government nor Opposition will commit yet to future job security for a longer term.”

“The PSA was not prepared to have a longer Agreement that did not provide job security for its entire length. The next Agreement will be negotiated in the run up to the next State election.”

The Agreement provided all those involved with a $1,000 bonus

plus 3% (October 2012) plus 3% (October 2013).

Improved conditions included extra travel time for Regional professional development, additional paid maternity leave and partner leave.

All existing conditions were protected and additional requirements have been placed on managers to

ensure safe and proper workloads.

In accordance with the Fair Work Act, following the strong positive vote, the Agreement has been certified by the Industrial Relations Commission of South Australia.

“We thank all those involved in these prolonged and often difficult negotiations,” Ms McMahon said.

EB Actions Many other EB negotiations, for those areas not captured by the main Enterprise Agreement negotiated with Government, are continuing.

Three year Agreements for Minda, Novita and Red Cross staff were negotiated last year.

Within our schools, negotiations

have commenced as they have for members working in Electoral Offices, Parliament, Forestry SA, West Beach Trust, Adelaide Festival Centre Trust, WorkCover and SA Lotteries.

The PSA will continue to push these negotiations along in full consultation with members to ensure an equally solid outcome.

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