From the Secretary

Workplace change at RSL Lifecare Dubbo and your rights

RSL Lifecare has recently held two information sessions about the major workplace change proposed for Bill Newton Gardens. According to their current estimates, RSL Lifecare plans…

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Cameras at Tweed AVEO

Members have recently raised concerns around security cameras installed by family members in residents’ rooms. The Health Services Union wrote to AVEO raising members’ concerns and…

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St Elizabeth Home: roster reduction means loss of jobs

Last Friday and this Monday, St Elizabeth management held meetings for staff to explain that they are intending to reduce your roster and why. However, during…

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Member Advantage Updated Platform

As part of your HSU membership, all HSU members have access to Australia’s premier member rewards program – Member Advantage. Your member rewards…

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Bundaleer: Casual employees have rights too!

Bundaleer management recently circulated correspondence about casual employment and roster obligations.  The email from management states casual staff are ‘contractually obligated’ to work all rostered shifts.…

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Fair Work Commission raises Award rates

Yesterday the Fair Work Commission handed down its annual wage review decision, increasing Award rates by 4.6% or $40 a week, whichever is the greater. …

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Fresh Hope Care Pendle Hill: Major Workplace Change

The HSU has been informed by members that some workers have been spoken to about redeployment or redundancy. This appears to constitute major workplace change. The…

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EA negotiations kicking off at PACE: Have your say!

It's time to negotiate a new enterprise agreement. This means that union members can campaign for wage increases and for improvements to conditions at work. …