The HSU has received correspondence from South Western Sydney Local Health District about the proposed replacement of paper timesheets with the Smart Card System for employees in Engineering Services.

District Engineering Services intend to extend the use of staff access cards (Smart Card System) for staff to electronically sign in and out of their shifts at a dedicated Smart Card Reader which will be in the Engineering Office at each facility. The proposed change would apply to all staff within the District Engineering Services across SWSLHD.

Of particular note is that SWSLHD has stated staff working from Community Health Centres would be required to start and finish from a main hospital.

The proposed implementation date is 17 June 2024.

You can view the correspondence at the below links:

• Letter to HSU
• SWSLHD Factsheet 

What do you think?

It is important for union members to lead this discussion. How will this affect you? Please send your feedback on this proposal to [E-Mail not displayed] by Wednesday 5 June using the subject line SWSLHD Engineering proposed change to timesheets.

Your union at work

Everyone affected by these changes needs to be a union member. Members deserve to have control over their working lives. Tell your colleagues now is the time to join.

New members can join at www.hsu.asn.au/join or call 1300 478 679.