Skip Callinan
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Eileen
"I have been in the real estate
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Many years ago I discovered the PSAQ and joined as a member. I can only say that without the PSAQ life in real estate would have been very traumatic at times. You know, it does not matter how nice or friendly an employer can be, when it comes down to the dollar or bullying employees, there is nowhere to turn for the sales person unless you want to spend thousands of dollars on lawyers who would not be nearly as proficient as you are.
Over the years you have represented me several times to recover commissions owing, inappropriate court action taken by an employer who tried to enforce an unfair contract upon me whereby that employer took action against me in court to recover advertising monies that the agency had spent on a property belonging to a client and a couple of other matters where you represented me in the Industrial Court. You have recovered many thousands of dollars in commissions on my behalf and have successfully had the advertising case thrown out of the Magistrates Court because it should have been heard in the Industrial Court due to an unfair employment contract. Subsequently the employer withdrew the action.
More recently I found myself in a positon where my employer threatened to terminate my employment for no apparent reason. A telephone call from you, making the position of the PSAQ crystal clear, resulted in apologies and no action taken.
I find that in this industry there are good and bad employers but it really doesn't matter how good they are, a sales person's income and working conditons are always at risk. I rarely worry about anything relating to these matters because I know that I have the PSAQ behind me at all times and a phone call is all it takes to get the ball rolling quickly, and Barry, you are always right there, if need be you drop what you are doing if the matter is urgent.
Thank goodness that you were there for me on all of those occasions and represented my interests.
The PSAQ has been responsible for recovering tens of thousands of dollars on my behalf and saving me much stress and heartache.
I cannot understand why each and every real estate employee in this industry is not a member of the PSAQ. The membership fee is a pittance and fully tax deductible. I would say to those who are not members to join NOW because, believe me, your time will come when you need help and if you are not a member of the PSAQ, where can you turn to? The answer is NOWHERE!
Thanks again Barry and all the wonderful staff that you have there. That's another thing, each and every person at the PSAQ is compassionate, competent and helpful. Nothing is ever too much trouble."
Joseph
"Barry from PSAQ has meant more than just been my union representative. I was bombarded with unnecessary pressure, unfair play at work which affected my health, well being and family.
Thank you to Barry, who acted and guided me through the darkest hours and eventually I was able to work through and regain my personal confidence. I would recommend any new property sales and apprentices to join PSAQ. There is too much to thank PSAQ . . ."
Terry
"Congratulations on a mammoth job well done, I am sure people in our industry will benifit in many ways from your dedicated efforts to protect us from loss of income in so many aspects that can & do occur.
On a personal level. I wish to thank Tom & Barry for assisting me in a successful claim against a former employer who deliberately set about to cause me loss of income.
I trust that the actions of the
