Union leader slams new Labor government over pace of pay negotiations

Sydney Morning Herald, 28 April 2023 Powerful Health Services Union boss Gerard Hayes has blasted the new Labor government in NSW for “dragging…

‘One of the most urgent needs’: NSW health system to undergo major treatment

Sydney Morning Herald, 29 March 2023 The newly elected NSW Labor government will begin drafting terms of reference for a royal commission into…

Public sector wages affected by NSW state health budget

Sky News Australia, 27 March 2023

Labor to create special inquiry into NSW health budget

Australian Associated Press, 16 February 2023 Labor will set up a royal commission-style inquiry into the bulging $33 billion NSW health budget, saying…

Union heads pressure Albanese to push again for wages to match inflation

Sydney Morning Herald, 16 February 2023 Three major union heads and the secretary of a state trades hall are calling on Labor to…

Union says NSW health system ‘at breaking point’ and calls for royal commission into funding

The Guardian, 12 February 2023 Report commissioned by Health Services Union is scathing of failure to invest in community and preventative healthcare …

New South Wales union calls for royal commission into health spending 'mismanagement'

ABC News, 12 February 2023 A New South Wales paramedic and Health Services Union (HSU) delegate says it has become "the norm" for patients to be forced to wait…

‘$33b cash cow:’ Health Services Union boss calls for NSW Royal Commission into healthcare spending

News.com.au, 12 February 2023 Ballooning patient complaints, a staff “exodus” and over-servicing have prompted calls for a major investigation into healthcare funding. …