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Lifeblood Members Dig in During Tough Negotiations
Lifeblood (a division of the Australian Red Cross Society) is attempting to erode the earnings and hard-fought conditions of WA employees. HSUWA Members have had 10 negotiation meetings to progress a replacement enterprise Agreement in WA however the company is seeking to combine separate state-based Agreements (for WA, SA, VIC and TAS) into a new “SouthWest” Agreement. Instead of using the process to…
Private Pathology Log of Claims Surveys Out Now
HSUWA sent out surveys to Members working at Western Diagnostic Pathology and Australian Clinical Laboratories in November. It’s important for all Members employed with these companies have their say about what they would like to negotiate in their next Union Agreement. Negotiations are due to commence in 2024, and your Union wants to be prepared with a…
OVER 500 HSUWA MEMBERS RALLY FOR HIGHER WAGES AND BETTER CONDITIONS
RELEASED Wednesday 21 August 2024 HSUWA members have walked out and joined other public sector workers to Stand Up! for higher wages, better conditions and sustainable career priorities at the Perth Cultural Centre today. The message from HSUWA members is clear – the State Government needs to stop its current approach of expensive, short sighted…
COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT REJECT SECOND OFFER FROM DOH
The HSUWA Committee of Management has unanimously rejected the Second Offer from the Department of Health for a new Union Agreement 2024. In addition to not responding adequately to claims for better conditions, the pay increase offered, of 12% over 3 years (HSUWA claimed 12% over 2 years), is not enough to ensure the bare minimum…
HSUWA State Wages Review Submission 2023
As part of the review of State Government wages, unions were invited to provide a written submission following the consultation with Members. The submission is sharply focused on Members’ wage claim of 7% (year 1) and 5% (year 2) for the Union Agreement 2024. A special thank you to all of the Members who contributed quotes, stories and questions…
Anaesthetic Technicians fight for Better Jobs from Complacent WA Government
Anaesthetic Technicians are calling on the State Government to deliver pay equity and sensible, longoverdue improvements to their career structure to retain highly skilled and experienced technicians inpublic health. The budget announcement today of investment in public health services is very welcome. However,without any investment directed at supporting and retaining the workforce, there won’t be…