Wednesday 8 June 2022 01:37 AM NSW public service workers strike over payrise offer as prison officers, ... trends now
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Thousands of NSW public service workers are on strike after a promised payrise failed to satisfy unions.
About 30,000 Public Service Association (PSA) members ranging from prison officers, park rangers, school support staff, ServiceNSW workers, and civilian police employees are striking for 24-hours and will rally outside NSW parliament on Wednesday.
Other demonstrations will be held around the state in Bathurst, Dubbo, Grafton, Newcastle, Tamworth and Wagga Wagga.
The strike comes after the PSA gave an ultimatum to the government last week to commit to a 5.4 per cent pay rise by Monday.
Premier Dominic Perrottet announced a 2.5 per cent annual cap on public sector wage rises would be increased to three per cent next financial year, and 3.5 per cent the following year, depending on productivity gains.
