PSA CPSU NSW Podcast

2020 marks the 90th year of the PSA/CPSU NSW Women's Council. To celebrate, we had a chat with former PSA President, the great Sue Walsh.

On the podcast this week, in light of the troubles facing the Premier of NSW, Stewart Little - PSA General Secretary informs us of the stance the union will take if there is a change in leadership over the next coming days.

The ruling by the Industrial Relations Commission in NSW has been labelled as an insult by many PSA members. In this episode, we hear from PSA General Secretary Stewart Little, Legal Services Manager Alison McRobert and Industrial Officer Dylan Smith on the reaction from members and the next steps moving forward.

Member for Barwon, Roy Butler recently brought a bill to the NSW house of representatives that would allow more regional jobs created with tasks that could allow workers to complete objectives from home. In this episode, we discuss the bill with Roy and just what support he has for it in Macquarie Street.

A year ago, we reported on the podcast that the NSW government was planning on closing four regional prisons in 2020 to make way for the new privately run Clarence Correctional Facility. One year later, we check in with POVB Chair Nicole Jess for an update on how officers were transferred and what next for the towns affected.

As the news is finally revealed this week that universities will shed hundreds of jobs in the wake of COVID 19, we investigate just why the government hasn’t stepped in to support workers in this industry and what can be done to mitigate the damage caused.

On the podcast this week, we talk to Trish O'Brien - A welfare officer with the Department of Corrections. Trish tells us about what she would like to see to help mental health amongst prison officers. This podcast was produced in light of R U Ok Day and Suicide Prevention Week. If you feel a connection to some of the themes discussed, please contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14.

On the podcast this week, we visited Shoalhaven High School to speak to SAS staff about the pay equity win and what it has meant for their livelihoods 12 months on. As you will hear, the selflessness of SAS staff quickly turned the attention away from themselves and onto their duty to their students and the community they serve.

It's Recognition Week 2020. Although our celebrations are stifled due to the pandemic, the PSA podcast is still dedicated to bringing recognition to these champions of the state. SAS staff have been at the forefront of keeping our schools open and functioning during the crises, they deserve all the praise they receive.

As a precursor to recognition week, the PSA is shining a light on the lifesaving work that General Assistants perform daily. They truly are champions of the state.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service was the subject of vicious and derogatory attacks from the Deputy Premier John Barilaro this week. In response, the Public Service Association have systematically gone through his comments and addressed them individually.

August 13th is national TAFE day - an acknowledgement of the decades worth of vocational education and training made possible by the national provider. On the podcast today, we celebrate and reflect on TAFE's role in a post-pandemic world.

PSA members want to know that they’re protected at work. On the podcast this week we look into the recent damning revelations over the actions at the state’s workers compensation provider iCare.

There is value in joining a union, especially during times of economic uncertainty. That’s the word that was reported in the Sydney Morning Herald this week as it was established that the union movement has seen an increase in membership during the rise of COVID-19. This week we talk to PSA General Secretary Stewart Little and Assistant General Secretary Troy Wright about why now is the perfect ti...

PSA General Secretary on the podcast this week, after cases of coronavirus have spiked in Victoria, this is a timely reminder to all members that we must remain vigilant.

Saturday, July 18th marks the one year anniversary of the start of the 2019 bushfire season. On the podcast this week, we look at the requests that the PSA have put forward in our submission into the current Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements.

On the podcast this week, we speak to Bree. Bree has a unique job, she's a Communications Officer with the NSW Police Radio Operations Group.  What this essentially means is that Bree is the other voice on the phone responding to your Triple Zero (000) response call.  A vital service for the community, Bree is a true Champion of the State.

The doors might have closed but the memories of this formative institution will remain forever.  On the podcast this week we present an oral history of the Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo.

On the podcast this week, we update on the proceedings that have begun in the Industrial Relations Commission. The PSA's case against a freeze on the proposed 2.5% wage increase.

On the podcast this week we speak to Assistant General Secretary Troy Wright and MAAS Curator and Delegate Damian McDonald about the imminent closure of the Powerhouse Museum's heritage halls in Ultimo from June 30. 

On the podcast this week, the CPSU NSW hears from SCLC Secretary Arthur Rorris and Delegate Lisa Simmons on recent dealings with the University of Wollongong regarding their poll to staff.

These past two weeks saw the NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Treasurer Dominic Perrottet announce a public sector wage freeze for 12 months, only to have the regulation blocked by the NSW Upper House. We speak to PSA Industrial Officer Dylan Smith and Manager of Legal Services Alison McRobert to explain the history around the PSA's negotiations for our awards and the next steps moving forw...

It's reconciliation week and to acknowledge the path of unity and forgiveness, the podcast plays host to a very special interview with the PSA's own Ann Weldon. 

PSA General Secretary Stewart Little takes over the podcast this weeks and speaks to a few of our champions - those PSA Members who keep our state functioning and alive, Wendy Hurry and Janice Hartmann.

On the podcast this week we talk with CPSU New South Wales Branch Assistant Secretary Troy Wright and CPSU NSW Branch Assistant Secretary Shelley Odewahn about the recent unfavourable proposals put forward by the NTEU in the university sector.