Podcasts by PSA/CPSU Podcast

Changes to the IR Laws and What They Mean For You? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Last week, the Federal government introduced an omnibus bill that would have significant changes to Industrial Relations across Australia. We chat with CPSU NSW Assistant Secretary Troy Wright to g...

International Day of People With Disability from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

December 3rd is the annual International Day of People With Disability. On the podcast, we hear from our members in the CPSU NSW who work in disabilities - about the work they provide to enhance th...

Members Working In NSW Schools from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the podcast this week, campaigns and communications manager Marianne Ledic takes the reigns to talk with Jo Nieass, Juliette Sizer, and Karen Rogers about how PSA Members in schools defied expec...

2020 NSW Budget - The Public Service Left Behind from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The 2020 NSW Budget has let down the NSW Public Service. The PSA's Jason Mountney and Laura Moss explain how.

Naidoc Week 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's Naidoc week and to celebrate, we sat down for an intimate chat with the PSA's Aboriginal Liaison Officer Ann Weldon to talk about the history of this important week of recognition. The theme f...

Public Sector Wage Capped Reduced to Mere 1.5% from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, the NSW Government used the cover of the US Presidential election to announce a reduction on the wage cap of the public sector from 2.5% to a mere 1.5%

Visiting Members Who Work At The Clarence Correctional Centre from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The CPSU NSW, including assistant general secretary Troy Wright visited members and future members at the Clarence Correctional Centre near Grafton this past week. Here's some of the feedback we re...

90 Years of Women's Council - Sue Walsh Interview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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.

What The PSA Will Do If NSW Gets A New Premier from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 ...

The PSA Reacts To The 0.3% IRC Wage Ruling from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 Manag...

An Interview With Roy Butler MP on Regional Jobs from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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...

Prison Closures In Our Regions: One Year On from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 l...

What Must Be Done To Save Universities from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 i...

Department of Corrections: A Day In The Life Of A Welfare Officer from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 offic...

The Pay Equity Win: 12 Months On from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 selflessne...

Celebrating Our Members In Schools. Happy Recognition Week 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 bee...

The Unsung Heroes Saving Lives and Keeping Schools Safe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 PSA Responds To Deputy Premier John Barilaro's Attacks On NPWS from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 systemati...

National TAFE Day 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 reflec...

Is Worker’s Compensation Broken? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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.

Now Is The Time To Join A Union from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 move...

Stewart Little Reminds Members: Remain Vigilant from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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.

Black Summer Bushfires: One Year On from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 t...

Champions of the State: NSW Police Radio Operations from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 vo...

Memories Of The Powerhouse Museum from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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.

An Update From The IRC On The Wage Freeze Case from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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.

Powerhouse Museum Closure Pushes Ahead from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 Ul...

CPSU NSW chats to Arthur Rorris on UOW "Push Poll" to staff from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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.

The PSA's Response To The Wage Freeze from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 ...

Reconciliation Week 2020 with Ann Weldon from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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. 

The Champions of the State from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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 Hart...

CPSU NSW Says 'No Deal' to salary cuts. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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...

Keep Our Icons Alive! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Our state's icons are at risk due to Covid-19.In the next few weeks, a collaborative campaign between the PSA and MEAA, the media, entertainment and arts alliance - will be rolled out highlighting ...

May Day 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Today is May Day, and although we're unable to march as workers united, through technology we are still able to express our solidarity. On the podcast this week we chat with Campaigns & Communicati...

How NSW Prisons Maintained Zero Covid-19 Cases from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week on the podcast, we talk with POVB delegates and senior correctional officers Natalie Howes and Darren King on the coordinated efforts between members, staff and CSNSW to control any Coron...

The Impact Of Covid-19 On The University Sector from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

CPSU NSW Assistant Secretary Troy Wright is on the podcast this week discussing all that the union is doing to help university staff affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.

New Member Benefit - Emergency Ambulance Cover from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As COVID-19 spreads throughout the country, the PSA/CPSU NSW has arranged temporary emergency ambulance cover for all eligible members. This week's podcast highlights the latest new member benefit.

Corrective Services NSW Dealing with Covid-19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the podcast this week we chat with POVB Chairperson Nicole Jess on the restrictions placed on inmates during the Covid-19 pandemic. The good, the bad and what it all means for the staff who work...

COVID-19 SPECIAL: An Increase To The Public Sector from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Should the NSW Government inject more resources to hiring in the public service? We talk to Assistant General Secretary Troy Wright about The economic theory that the NSW government should do so as...

COVID-19 SPECIAL: The NSW Government Stimulus Package from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special edition of the PSA/CPSU NSW Podcast, we look at what was said by Premier Gladys Berejiklian and NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet on the stimulus package offered to small business in the...

Provisions during Covid-19 Pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week we hear from Shay Deguara, Manager of Industrial Support which includes WHS who outlines the working provisions that are in place and available for members. You can read more about these ...

Celebrating International Women's Day 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

For International Women's Day 2020, the PSA/CPSU podcast presents an audio documentary featuring members, delegates and staff answering one simple question; What does International Women's Day mean...

Mardi Gras 2020! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The 2020 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is on this weekend and to celebrate, the PSA's Glenn Duncan and Mary Jo Costache take over the podcast to interview RFS Delegate Jim Killen and POVB Chair...

Stand TALR Mental Health Innitiative in NSW Prisons from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

'Stand TALR' - The unique mental health initiative designed specifically for prisons across Australasia - was launched at long bay and will be rolled out across the state with the backing of the P...

Remote Area Firefighters Save NSW Regional Towns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The south coast of NSW is home to the historic towns of Central Tilba and Tilba Tilba. This weeks podcast tells the story of the remote area firefighters (RAFT) teams who were deployed to save thes...

NSW Government Spending $10,000 A Day on Forestry Scoping Study from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we look into the viability of the NSW Government's continued scoping study of Forestry Corporation. A method designed to assess the privatisation of the government entity at a time when ...

Stewart Little and Kim DeGovrik Visit The Bushfire Affected Blue Mountains from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the podcast this week, Stewart Little and Kim DeGovrik join Jim Minns on a tour of the bushfire affected regions around the Blue Mountains National Park, Lithgow and Mudgee. They each give an ac...

The Flora Regeneration of NSW from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We speak to PSA Member Dr Brett Summerell about the efforts NSW Botanists are going to to save and regenerate plant life in NSW once the bushfire season subsides.

On the frontlines with the RFS from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

'The worst fire season ever recorded' has meant the end to 2019 will go down in infamy for many.This week we talk with RFS state mitigation crew leader and active volunteer Ben Plummer about what h...

Stewart Little Interview (Part 1) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the podcast we sit down with Stewart Little, the PSA general secretary to discuss the highs and lows of 2019 and the vision and projected outcomes of the PSA moving forward in 2020 and beyond.

Stewart Little Interview (Part 2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Part 2 of our sit down with Stewart Little, the PSA general secretary to discuss the highs and lows of 2019 and the vision and projected outcomes of the PSA moving forward in 2020 and beyond.

Water Allocation During Drought + Eyewitness Account of Bushfire Damage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week, we hear from Water NSW delegates as they fight mental fatigue regarding water allocation to regions affected by drought. Also - Kim De Govrik gives an eyewitness account of the fire dama...

TAFE Staff Blindsided By The Government from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The NSW Government have put 200 jobs in TAFE on the chopping block mere weeks before Christmas. This cowardly act and the response by the CPSU delegates are what drives our podcast this week as we ...

Independent Agencies Risk Funding Cuts + Minister Roberts Visits POVB Delegates from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week the threat to funding independent agencies is put front and centre as the Berejiklian government ask the auditor-general to review four key bodies. Also, Corrections Minister Anthony Robe...

Defending Members In National Parks and Wildlife Service from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As NSW faced a catastrophic fire category this week, the NSW Government (in particular deputy Premier John Barilaro) was critical of the role National Parks and Wildlife Service has played in hazar...

The Important Of Forestry Maintenance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Forestry Corporation of NSW are responsible for many risk mitigating activities that help save lives. This week we shine a light on these often unsung heroes.

Juvenile Justice Welcome Shearer Review from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the podcast this week, we sit in on a Care and Resilience training session at the office of the NSW Ombudsman. Also - an independent review into the states youth justice facilities recommends 63...

Mental Health Month Wrap Up + Special Constables Stop Work Meeting from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week on the PSA / CPSU Podcast, we wrap up our mental health month special with a statistical break down from Manager of Industrial Support Shay Deguara. Also, we document this week's stop wor...

Mental Health Month: Prison Officers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WARNING: Confronting Content.October is Mental Health Month and the theme for this year is 'Share the Journey'. The PSA/CPSU Podcast sits down with members who are prison officers from corrective s...

Mental Health Month: Community Services from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WARNING: Confronting Content.October is Mental Health Month and the theme for this year is 'Share the Journey'. The PSA/CPSU Podcast sits down with members from senior case officers from community ...

Mental Health Month: Youth Justice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

WARNING: Confronting Content.October is Mental Health Month and the theme for this year is 'Share the Journey'. The PSA/CPSU Podcast sits down with members from youth justice to discuss mental heal...

Ivanhoe and Brewarrina Struggle To Deal With Correctional Closures Announcement from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On last week's podcast we reported that the government will be closing four correctional centres in NSW. This week, POVB Chairperson Nicole Jess and PSA Senior Industrial Officer Julie Bond got a f...

Shock At Correctional Centre Closures from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the back of the announcement four weeks ago that the Grafton Correctional Centre will close mid 2020, this week the government announced the closure of a further four correctional centres leavin...

The Pay Equity Schools Tour from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the podcast this week, the PSA embark on a state-wide tour of NSW schools to congratulate SAS staff on the pay equity victory, letting them know of the relevant information moving forward and a ...

2019 Women's Conference from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The 2019 women's conference wrapped this week with delegates and observers from across the state converging on PSA House. The following is a snapshot of how the conference went down.

Pay Equity Victory from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In 2016 the PSA lodged an equal remuneration case in the Industrial Relations Commission on behalf of SAS Staff working in schools who we believed were historically underpaid because of their gende...

Recognition Week from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the podcast this week, PSA Industrial Manager Kris Cruden gives us a history of recognition week and its importance for SAS delegates and members. Also, the closure of Grafton Prison is announce...

Fears for Disability Workers, Juvenile Justice Express Concerns to the Department, Victory for TAFE from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week on the pod, we talk to PSA Industrial officers and organisers regarding the provisions in the NSW enabling act. Juvenile Justice continues to fight for fairness in the wake of the Frank B...

Australian Museum Set To Close, Special Constables Consider Industrial Action from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week on the podcast, the Australian Museum in the Sydney CBD will close its doors for twelve months for renovations leaving many questions unanswered. Also, Special Constables in high target s...

National Parks at risk, Prison Officers Fighting For A Fair Award, Victory for Juvenile Justice. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This week PSA delegate Kim De Govrik tells us of the impact the NSW budget cuts continue to have on National parks and wildlife services. The POVB Prison Officers fight for a fair agreement and Juv...

$1 million Backpay Win at The Powerhouse Museum from 2019-08-02T10:51