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PSA Mental Health delegates support NZNO members

The letter of support for the NZNO members of the DHB Sector below was sent to their Industrial Advisor David Wait on 4 May 2021, for the attention of the members and their bargaining team. Tēnā koutou David me ngā mema o tō koutou uniana, We write to you as a group of PSA union delegates atContinue reading “PSA Mental Health delegates support NZNO members”

PSA Eco Network: Your new convenors, Wellington vacancy, PSA Strategic Goals, submissions and protests!

It has been two months since our last newsletter for Eco Network members. The Network Convenors would like to provide an update on how the Network has been promoting environmental interests within the PSA, facilitating the sharing of information and resources and encouraging engagement and action on the environment. Contents: Climate change submission feedback MakingContinue reading “PSA Eco Network: Your new convenors, Wellington vacancy, PSA Strategic Goals, submissions and protests!”

Trade unionists & environmentalism – Notes from a talk to the Green Party Rongotai Branch

Tēnā koe te Kaiwhakahaere ko Tom. E te whānau kākāriki, tēnā tātou. Ko Grant Brookes tōku ingoa. He mema o te uniana ahau. Greetings everyone. Thanks to Rongotai Branch Co-Convenor Tom, for inviting me to speak. My name is Grant Brookes. I’m a trade unionist. As mentioned in Tom’s introduction, I am also the NationalContinue reading “Trade unionists & environmentalism – Notes from a talk to the Green Party Rongotai Branch”

Moving on from NZNO and the past

A year ago this month, I reluctantly stepped away from the role of NZNO president. After persevering for years, I could no longer work with a Board dominated by individuals who were taking the organisation down the wrong path. Nothing can change the fact that from 2015-2020, I held the office for the longest continuousContinue reading “Moving on from NZNO and the past”

PSA Eco Network: Your chance to input on PSA Strategic Goals and climate submission – plus convenor vacancies

23 February 2021 Kia ora, In this newsletter: Have your say on NZ’s climate change response Climate change and the PSA Strategic Goals Eco convenor vacancies Your views wanted on NZ’s climate change response Grant Brookes – Wellington Eco Network Convenor This month has seen the release of the first report by He Pou aContinue reading “PSA Eco Network: Your chance to input on PSA Strategic Goals and climate submission – plus convenor vacancies”