Update on PCI Bans - PCI refuses ADHSU proposed Code of Practice consultation

The ADHSU has repeatedly raised concerns about the NSW Ambulance Professional Standards Unit (now PCI). See previous newsletter here[https://www.hsu.asn.au/assets/Uploads/Newsletter-attachments/21980-SH.pdf?vid=3].  The ADHSU has had…

Metro crossing sector lines bans - IRC Update

Yesterday, ADHSU delegates were called into the Industrial Relations Commission by the Health Secretary in relation to the metropolitan members ban on cross sector boundary staff…

Metro DOMs vote to take action on enforcing PAR

The ADHSU Metro DOM group (both substantive and acting) today held an urgent stop work meeting to discuss the ongoing and increasing impacts to Paramedic safety…

Partial Backpay won, Infectious Cleaning Ban suspended for 7 days

Yesterday, following months of negotiations around the disputed triggering of the Infectious Cleaning Allowance, HealthShare requested that HSU members in PTS halt today’s planned action until…

Free ParaEd Webinar for ADHSU members - Mentoring novice clinicians

Paramedicine is a profession in which you not only get to make a difference in patients’ lives, but you can also shape professional development for the…

ICPs not being back filled: NSW Ambulance executives protect bonuses over patient care

NSW executives seem to spend more time staring at spreadsheets, and their potential yearly bonus, than caring about the actual health outcomes for the community. …

Update on pay (including professional pay)

As many members know, ADHSU PTOs and Paramedics led the NSW Public Sector union movement last year to fight the ridiculous government offer of a 1.5%…

PTOs Workers Comp Changes and Underpayments

Vote here Two major issues are rearing their ugly heads for members in Patient Transport. The first is the inconsistent application of the…