Western Sydney Local Health District has advised the HSU of a proposed change to the rosters for the Security Department at Blacktown Hospital.

Following HSU intervention and a disputes meeting held on Wednesday 16 October, the District has provided the HSU with the projected roster for the next 18 months, for the purposes of allowing HSU members to engage in genuine consultation.

The District is proposing the following changes:

1. Alignment of the roster to have all security officers (excluding Seniors) into the same roster pattern.
2. Security officers will rotate throughout their shifts through all facilities in Blacktown Hospital. This includes all Hospital Blocks (A, B, C), Emergency Department, and all other areas within the campus.
3. The introduction of a rotating duties pattern across Blacktown Hospital will result in each officer undertaking a minimum of 3 hours per shift in the Emergency Department.

You can view the correspondence at the below links:

• Letter to HSU
• Roster BLKH 2024 [spreadsheet]

What do you think?

It is important for union members to lead this discussion. How will this affect you?

Please send your feedback to [E-Mail not displayed] by COB Thursday 24 October with the subject BLKH Security Roster Consultation.

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.