During the past fortnight, HSU members have provided feedback on the position taken by St Vincent’s at the bargaining table.

Overall, members are supportive of St Vincent’s increased remuneration proposal:

• 5 per cent increase to wages backdated to May 2023, and a further 5 per cent increase in May 2024. St Vincent’s has stated this is their “best and final” offer.
• 5 per cent increase to existing allowances, including (but not limited to) the allowances for: linen; leading hand; uniform/laundry; on-call.
• Superannuation contribution to be paid to an employee while they are on paid maternity leave.

What next?

Your HSU bargaining committee will make a final push for improvements to our remaining claims - like better rostering entitlements and recall conditions. Hopefully this will lead into a vote on the proposed agreement.

In the meantime if you have any further feedback, questions or comments, email [E-Mail not displayed].

A union is power in numbers. Let your colleagues know that they can join the HSU at www.hsu.asn.au/join or call 1300 478 679.