Unified Magazine
The official journal of the Health Services Union
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Unified Magazine: Autumn 2024
A message from the Secretary
Welcome back again as we look back on recent activity in our Union. And what a lot of it we’ve seen! It’s been…
April 11, 2024
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Unified Magazine: Autumn 2024
We did it! HSU Aged Care workers did it!
In March, the Fair Work Commission approved – in what is already being hailed as a landmark decision – wage increases of up to 28.5 per…
April 11, 2024
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Unified Magazine: Autumn 2024
HSU Paramedics claim victory in professional pay fight
Paramedicine has changed enormously over recent decades, as these dedicated professionals have continued to acquire cutting-edge skills and make an integral contribution to pre-hospital care. In…
April 11, 2024
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Unified Magazine: Autumn 2024
Public Hospital workers stand strong against parking fee hike
The 29th of February wasn’t just another day on the calendar this year- it marked a significant moment for public health workers across Sydney, Wollongong, and…
April 11, 2024
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Unified Magazine: Autumn 2024
HSU Delegates testify at Special Commission of Inquiry
On the 7th of February, HSU delegates made a historic impact as they testified at the Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding. Their testimonies shed…
April 11, 2024
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Unified Magazine: Autumn 2024
Private Health Update
HSU members in private healthcare are gearing up for bargaining across the sector – with workers in private hospitals, pathology labs and imaging clinics telling management…
April 11, 2024
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Unified Magazine: Autumn 2024
"We need to get this right" - Disability Update
The disability support workforce in regional areas is at breaking point and workers need urgent change if they’re to continue providing first rate care for our…
April 11, 2024
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Unified Magazine: Summer 2023
A message from the Secretary
It’s been an incredible year for HSU members and standing up for what you know is right. We’ve seen some epic struggles, equal…
December 18, 2023
Catch up on Winter's Unified edition
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Unified Magazine: Winter 2023
A message from the Secretary
It hasn’t been an easy year so far. We have been dealing with dramatic cost of living increases, forcing many workers to their breaking point; and…
June 15, 2022
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Unified Magazine: Winter 2023
Setting the Agenda: Conference 2023
Three days. Over 500 delegates. One conference. We are Setting the Agenda. The 2023 HSU Delegates Conference took place on 2nd, 3rd and…
June 15, 2022
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Unified Magazine: Winter 2023
March to Martin Place
“Paramedics, united! We’ll never be defeated!” The chants became louder and louder, as over 50 members moved into Martin Place in a sea…
June 15, 2022
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Unified Magazine: Winter 2023
Dirty Laundry
“We’re not going to take second best … our people who hold the (health) system together are not going to be treated as second-class citizens.” …
June 15, 2022
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Unified Magazine: Winter 2023
HSU members rally for Wallsend’s future
In early July, HSU members held a rally at Wallsend Aged Care Facility, a publicly-run and vital asset to its community. HSU received…
June 15, 2022
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Unified Magazine: Winter 2023
Private Health Update
ACL: Couriers take a united stand for a safer workplace For the last few months, Courier members from ACL Management and Health and Safety Reps…
June 15, 2022