27 March 2015 More angry child protection workers walk-out to highlight children at risk Buoyed by actions last week in Lakemba, Penrith, St Marys, Shellharbour, Nowra, Coniston, Ballina, Tweed Heads, Lismore, Tamworth, Ingleburn and the Blue Mountains, more child protection staff including caseworkers and support staff from across NSW walked off the job yesterday to express anger at the Government’s failure to properly resource child protection services. The now rolling actions highlight the staffing crisis across the state that is preventing effective child protection in NSW. House on key issues that impact public services in NSW and the rights of our members who deliver them. You can see that voting record HERE Your voice has been heard in the lead up to this election. This is a message that we will promote right up until Election Day and will continue to highlight beyond March 28. What can you do? You can read the PSA media release HERE Print this bulletin and place it on your noticeboards. You can see media from both walk outs HERE Discuss these issues with your delegates in your workplace. And see pictures HERE and HERE PSA members will continue to fight to protect vulnerable children. As public sector employees, you have the rare opportunity to vote on who should be your employer. The Public Service Association is not affiliated with any political party. Our Central Council passed a motion on 9 February 2015 stating that no resources of the union be directed to assist any party or person in this election campaign. Talk to your colleagues about joining the PSA. It is important that as many people as possible take an active part in your union to address these concerns. If you would like a meeting to discuss these issues in your workplace, contact your local delegate or your organising team: Caroline Staples Nigel Miles Vivette Horrex Jason Saunders Marianne Ledic Cora Sarmiento Ron Hunter Lee Coulton This does not mean however that we must be silent or neutral when it comes to defending public services and the rights of our members in the workplace. Metro Team Leader – Siobhan Callinan Regional Team Leader – Lisa Nelson We have put together a voting record card showing how each of the parties has voted in the Upper [email protected] 1300 772 679 Join the PSA membership.psa.asn.au/join Authorised by Anne Gardiner, General Secretary Public Service Association of NSW, 160 Clarence Street Sydney