Latest Public Service Association News

Minns Labor Government to bring Parklea Correctional Centre back into public hands
Dr Sarfati’s resignation another blow to underfunded health system
Axing 63 roles at Callaghan Innovation will drive essential skills out of the country and undermine Government growth agenda
PSA takes urgent legal action to stop damaging cuts to jobs & services at Health NZ
PSA seeks Privacy Commissioner investigation into reckless cuts at Health NZ Te Whatu Ora
Govt must re-employ science staff about to be axed from Callaghan Innovation
Workers sound alarm as Govt cuts impact services Kiwis rely on
Minister must reverse all Oranga Tamariki cuts after Barnardos u-turn
Wednesday 29 January
Hear our voice PM – the PSA’s campaign against asset sales begins today
One week on, new Health Minister must lift hiring freeze and start delivering
Privatisation and asset sales puts profits ahead of people’s needs
New Science Minister must guarantee no further cuts to science jobs
Axing of Callaghan Innovation, loss of 500 jobs already makes mockery of latest reform
Border Operations staff take strike action tomorrow after zero pay offer
Shuffling Ministers ignores need to increase funding for health and the public service
Christchurch Airport firefighters strike over poor pay offer begins tomorrow
New Zealanders be warned – more brutal cuts to public services coming
PSA members rally against further WorkSafe job cuts to keep the ‘health’ in our health and safety system
Patients will die if Govt proceeds with plans to halve Health IT staff
Zero Pay Offer Triggers Strike Action By MBIE Staff
SA Water employees approve new enterprise agreement, 3% wage increases
WorkSafe staff to picket against job cuts on Tuesday morning
Another 300 Health Roles Face Axe
PSA takes legal action to stop Govt cutting working from home arrangements
PSA Demand End To Sexist Pay Discrimination
PSA Calls On Minister To Reverse Cold-hearted Cuts To Children’s Charity Funding
Pay deductions for partial strikes to be reintroduced
PSA calls for end of unlawful lockout by disability support provider
Research shows working from home improves public service productivity
PSA condemns anti-worker bargaining tactics by Kaupapa Māori disability trust
Christchurch Airport firefighters to strike over poor pay offer
NZDF poised to axe more civilian roles as it faces a $360m blowout in costs
Fisheries Officers take industrial action over safety concerns
Minister Washington right to call out dodgy dealings in foster care system
Cuts to Māori and Pasifika health services will harm communities
Science Minister “asleep at the wheel” says science community, as science reforms continually delayed
Cuts hit campaigns to keep Kiwi healthy and data support for health care
NZDF urged to end strike with fair offer for civilian workers as mediation begins
Public’s access to critical historical information casualty of Govt cuts
Spending cuts need to stop – PSA urges Govt to listen to economists
Govt axes specialist Māori body advising Pharmac without consulting Māori
Minister using extraordinary power shows need for fair pay offer at NZDF as strike continues
Social housing cutbacks confirmed as Govt axes another 310 Kāinga Ora workers
Appalling attack on public service official by Minister crosses the line
Mental health workers fear for safety of patients after police withdrawal of support – PSA survey
Big Job Losses Coming As Govt Guts Te Arawhiti
Industrial action escalates as NZDF refuses to budge on zero pay rise