Stay Informed
Our latest news, updates, advice and guidance from the HSU and about the sector
HSU Updates
From the Secretary
Regular Union notices and updates, from the desk of our General Secretary.
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From the Secretary
Sydney Adventist Hospital: Important bargaining update meeting
COME TO AN IMPORTANT MEETING TO TALK NEXT STEPS FOR YOUR EA NEGOTIATIONS AT SYDNEY ADVENTIST HOSPITAL. MONDAY, 2 DECEMBER AT 6.30PM. *JOIN MEETING HERE!*[https://hsu-asn-au.zoom.us/u/kcBqoFWV2J] …
November 21, 2024
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From the Secretary
NSW transport industrial action and your rights
The HSU has received reports that local managers across NSW Health are directing staff to use their own leave tomorrow because of industrial action impacting train…
November 21, 2024
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From the Secretary
NSWA Flexible Work Arrangements?
Most people that have applied for a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) can vouch for New South Wales Ambulance’s inability to adequately award and manage FWAs in…
November 21, 2024
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From the Secretary
Health Professional Award Reform: Now Is Our Time
HSU Allied Health members have waited long enough for new and modern Awards which recognise the complexity of our work, and the understaffing and poor pay…
November 21, 2024
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From the Secretary
HSU members at Inala stand up for safety!
Dear Members, After more than 90 HSU members at Inala signed a petition highlighting safety risks around the vinyl gloves being used by…
November 20, 2024
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From the Secretary
UNION WIN! Bolton Clarke sub-par EA rejected by Fair Work!
Dear Member, The Fair Work Commission has dismissed Bolton Clarke’s request to approve its sub-par enterprise agreement that was rushed through and voted…
November 20, 2024
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From the Secretary
SNSWLHD Operations and Integrated Care Allied Health Cuts – Feedback Extended
Print this ‘*Allied Health is our Wealth*[https://www.hsu.asn.au/assets/Uploads/Newsletter-attachments/Allied-Health-is-our-Wealth-flyer.pdf?vid=3]’ flyer to print and distribute in your workplace. Following the previous[https://www.hsu.asn.au/stay-informed/secretary/snswlhd-operations-and-integrated-care-allied-health-cuts-update] updates[https://www.hsu.asn.au/stay-informed/secretary/snswlhd-operations-and-integrated-care-allied-health-cuts-update] on SNSWLHD’s proposed cuts,…
November 20, 2024
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From the Secretary
TFR fight starts now
It’s time to start the fight for Taxpayer Funded Rosters! NSW paramedics continue to be overworked, and NSW communities continue to receive reduced…
November 20, 2024
HSU Newsroom
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HSU NewsroomGerard Hayes on ABC Radio Newcastle 14 November 2024
ABC Radio Newcastle, 14 November 2024 Gerard speaks to the ABC about NSW Ambulance's draconian uniform policy and the HSU's response - Coloured…
November 14, 2024
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HSU NewsroomParamedic told: 'Do not return to work unless your hair is a normal colour'
Newcastle Herald, 14 November 2024 Hunter paramedic Natasha Whiteley says she felt attacked when NSW Ambulance management made her change her hair colour.…
November 14, 2024
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HSU Newsroom
These five Sydney hospitals face staff cuts. Doctors are demanding to know why
Sydney Morning Herald, 6 November 2024 Medical staff at five Sydney hospitals are demanding management explain the silent culling of hundreds of jobs…
November 6, 2024
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HSU Newsroom
7 News, 30 October 2024
7 News, 30 October 2024 In good news for our state’s health employees, they’ve secured a 3.5% pay rise with a super boost,…
October 30, 2024
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HSU Newsroom
The Sydney hospitals losing $9 million a month
Sydney Morning Herald, 1 October 2024 Physiotherapists, radiographers and wards people at three Sydney hospitals have threatened industrial action unless management abandons proposed…
October 1, 2024
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HSU Newsroom
Stop-work action planned by health workers to protest pathology lab cuts
Region Riverina, 30 September 2024 Dozens of health workers across the region are set to hold a 30-minute stop-work action tomorrow to protest…
September 30, 2024
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HSU Newsroom
Cheap cafe at John Hunter Hospital set for closure, making workers 'hangry'
Newcastle Herald, 5 September 2024 A popular cafe at John Hunter Hospital is set to close, angering healthcare workers who use the venue…
September 5, 2024
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HSU Newsroom
John Hunter Hospital staff blindsided by popular cafe’s closure
Newcastle Weekly, 5 September 2024 Members of the Health Services Union (HSU) at John Hunter Hospital have banded together to rally against HealthShare’s…
September 5, 2024
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HSU NewsroomPatients bearing brunt of NSW health staff shortages
The Sunday Telegraph, 28 July 2024 Nearly six in 10 NSW health workers are close to quitting due to unsafe working conditions, chronic…
July 28, 2024
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HSU Newsroom
Gerard Hayes on ABC Sydney Radio 2 July 24 Full Interview
ABC Sydney Radio, 2 July 2024 Gerard speaks to ABC Sydney Radio about the trial of body cams on hospital security officers to…
July 2, 2024
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HSU Newsroom
Body-worn cameras to enter NSW hospitals after rise in assaults
9 News, 2 July 2024 Hospital security staff in New South Wales hospitals will trial body-worn cameras for 12 months in a bid…
July 2, 2024
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HSU Newsroom
Camera trial to stem rising tide of hospital violence
AAP, 2 July 2024 Hospital security staff will trial body-worn cameras to try and combat a spike in assaults but a key union…
July 2, 2024
