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Shocking attack at Sydney hospital sparks calls for increased security

7 News, 22 June 2024 Four hospital staff have been left injured after a shocking attack that unfolded at Westmead. …

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Security guards stabbed, nurse injured at Westmead hospital

Daily Telegraph, 22 June 2024 The boss of the Health Services Union has called for greater powers and defensive weapons for hospital security…

From the Secretary

NSWHP: Unconfirmed minutes, South West Sydney Local Union Consultative Committee

The HSU has received the unconfirmed minutes of the most recent NSW Health Pathology South West Sydney Local Union Consultative Committee meeting, held 29 May 2024.…

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Dental Assistants, Clinicians and Technicians: Be part of Award Reform!

The NSW Health Awards covering dental clinicians, technicians and assistants are out of date and not fit for purpose. Award Reform is a crucial once-in-a-generation opportunity…

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John Hunter Hospital: HealthShare proposed shift changes

Dear Member, HealthShare NSW has advised the HSU of its proposal to implement permanent changes to the standard shift pattern within various areas…

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Prince of Wales Hospital Emergency Department Assessment Unit: WHS concerns

Dear Member, Prince of Wales Hospital has notified the HSU of Work Health and Safety concerns relating to the Emergency Department Assessment Unit…

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NNSWLHD: Tweed Urgent Care Service Social Worker Grading

Northern NSW Local Health District has advised the HSU of a proposed new position of Social Worker to be graded for the Tweed Urgent Care Service.…

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Frontline workers more likely to win on roulette or a Scratchie than securing a new cheap home

The Daily Telegraph, 20 June 2024 Essential workers have a better chance of winning on a roulette wheel or a scratchie ticket than…