From the Secretary

Laverty Annual Wage Increases

As of 1 July 2021, you are entitled to a 3% increase in your wage rate. We won this annual increase during the enterprise agreement negotiations…

From the Secretary

Sydney Children's Hospital: Urgent lunchtime zoom meeting

Some of you may be aware of the cuts that have been made to the Health Information Unit at Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick. Two years ago,…

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HSU Win: Westmead members stick together for safety

Last week, cleaners at Westmead Hospital came together to fight for improved PPE to protect themselves and fellow members. With the threat of industrial action and…

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Access to Pfizer and single site program extended

Firstly, I want to acknowledge the work that aged care workers are doing right now across the country. Reports this morning have over 11 million Australians…

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CHS: Proposed Restructure, Chronic Disease Management Unit

The HSU has received correspondence from Canberra Health Services regarding a proposed restructure of the Chronic Disease Management Unit. You can view the correspondence at the…

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St Vincent's Private & Mater Hospitals Leave Loading Update

Following HSU Newsletter 601 sent on Wednesday this week, the HSU has received correspondence from St Vincent’s Private Hospital management about the underpayment of wages. You…

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COVID testing requirements for members in Fairfield LGA & 'single site' update

As a result of new health orders issued on 13 July 2021, if you live in the Fairfield Local Government Area and are working in any…

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HSU PTO members take a stand to protect each other and the community during COVID

This week there has been discussion in Patient Transport Services about the confusing directives from management during the current COVID outbreak in NSW. HSU members and…