Union, government in mediation over working from home restrictions

Union, government in mediation over working from home restrictions

The PSA said tightening up on working from home disproportionately affects women who make up 62 percent of for public sector staff.

Public Service Work From Home Policies Dispute Heading To Employment Relations Authority – PSA

Confidential mediation today failed to resolve the difference between the PSA and the government on public service work from home policies, and the issue is now heading to the Employment Relations Authority. Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi National Secretary, Fleur Fitzsimons, said they were dismayed to have not settled the matter quickly for public sector workers. “While we’re still open to settling this matter outside o…

Union slams executive board for “ignoring” staff in new work from home policy

A union has hit out at a decision by the executive board to “ignore staff feedback” and press ahead with plans to introduce a new hybrid working policy. Senior councillors are tomorrow (Tuesday, 13 May) expected to vote in favour of reducing the amount of days that local authority employees can work from home. Earlier […]