Benedict Ferguson elected new PSA President
Source: Public Service Association (PSA)
The Public Service Association is delighted to announce Benedict Ferguson has been elected president by delegates at its two-yearly National...
Final Three Waters decisions must involve unions
Source: Public Service Association (PSA)
Local government workers must be part of the final three waters decisions, says the nation’s largest union.
The PSA is welcoming...
South Canterbury care and support workers left in the lurch
Source: Public Service Association (PSA)
A change in private providers delivering home support services is leaving care and support workers and their clients in the...
To keep our borders safe, involve border workers
Source: Public Service Association (PSA)
The Public Service Association wants all border employers to follow the Aviation Security Service’s example and organise their front line...
PSA meets with government – union members will bargain for pay increases
Source: Public Service Association (PSA)
A delegation from the Public Service Association today discussed upcoming pay negotiations with the Prime Minister, the Minister of Finance,...
Labour’s Living Wage policy supports positive change in public sector
Source: Public Service Association (PSA)
The Public Service Association welcomes Labour’s promise to guarantee many government contractors are paid at least the Living Wage of...
Local govt workers’ union supports repeal of racist Māori ward legislation
Source: Public Service Association (PSA)
The Public Service Association supports Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta’s plans to repeal racist provisions in the Local Electoral Act...
Voices of Oranga Tamariki workers have been heard
Source: Public Service Association (PSA)
The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi welcomes the initial report of the Oranga Tamariki Ministerial Advisory Board,...
Climate change response an opportunity for more equitable society
Source: Public Service Association (PSA)
As the Climate Change Commission advocates significant change to the New Zealand economy, the Public Service Association argues this presents...
Fair pay agreements are just that; fair
Source: Public Service Association (PSA)
09 Dec 2021
The Public Service Association, New Zealand’s largest union with over 80000 members, supports fair pay agreements.
PSA national secretary...
Support workers “can’t stop smiling”: Budget funds properly paid breaks & travel time
Source: Public Service Association (PSA)
With funding confirmed in Budget 2021, home and community support workers will soon be paid their normal hourly rate while...
Lack of PPE puts workers at risk of infection and disease
Source: Public Service Association (PSA)
Today’s announcement about Covid care in the community means that New Zealanders need to be confident that community support workers,...
