From the Secretary

Infectious Cleaning Allowance Update: IRC Clarifies Award Entitlement

Since 2015, your Union has been battling in the IRC with NSW Health regarding members’ entitlement to the infectious cleaning allowance under the Health Employees’ Conditions…

From the Secretary

SWSLHD Mental Health Research Proposed Restructure

The HSU has received correspondence from South Western Sydney Local Health District regarding the propose restructure to Mental Health Research. You can view the correspondence at…

From the Secretary

Liverpool Hospital Anatomical Pathology On-Call Roster Review

The HSU has received correspondence from South Western Sydney Local Health District regarding a review of the on-call roster requirements at Liverpool Hospital Anatomical Pathology. You…

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NSW Health Pathology - Extended Hours

NSW Health Pathology has advised the Union of its plan to extend hours in a number of laboratories due to increased testing for COVID-19. You can…

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Mandatory vaccinations in aged care

Last night the Prime Minister announced that National Cabinet, made up of the state and territory leaders, had agreed to introduce mandatory COVID vaccinations for aged…

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Nazareth House backs down after members stand firm

Recently, the Health Services Union was contacted by members who were angry about the lack of consultation around changes to your duties. These new duties included…

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CHW Core Laboratory Proposed Changes

The HSU has received correspondence from Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network regarding proposed changes to the Core Laboratory at Children’s Hospital Westmead. You can view the correspondence…

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Minister agrees to postponed meeting on professional rates, Wednesday also postponed

As reported, at last Friday’s stop work ADHSU members endorsed a series of bans that cease on the morning of July 1 (at the completion of…