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Check your payslip!

Because of the HSU’s Work Value Case, driven by HSU members, the Fair Work Commission recently made an interim decision to increase direct care workers’ wages…

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Northcott: Introduction of new technology

HSU representatives have been contacted by Northcott with a proposal to introduce new technology to staff – a new phone app named Skedulo. This technology is…

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Three Tree Lodge: Is a new contract required?

Recently, members at Three Tree Lodge were sent an SMS from the HSU advising them not to sign an Amendment to Contract of Employment. This was…

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HammondCare EA: Wage Offer and New Classification Structure

HSU members met last week to discuss what HammondCare have tabled to your HSU Bargaining Team. What is being offered? …

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Cranbrook Care EA: News from the Bargaining Table!

After presenting a log of claims based on member surveys to Cranbrook Care in the ongoing Enterprise Bargaining process, we've received a first draft of a…

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Union win: ADOs are back!

HSU Members working full-time at Uniting Crookwell and Taralga are set to have their ADO entitlement returned.  After strong advocacy from your HSU…

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St Charbel’s - CCTV Camera in Staff Room Survey

The HSU has received communication from St Charbel’s this afternoon in relation to the staff room CCTV camera survey. The HSU requested St…

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Labor warned that gig worker laws will drive up NDIS costs

Financial Review, 26th July 2023 Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke has signalled that the government’s forthcoming gig economy laws will extend to carer…