An image of HSUWA Members standing together at the 2024 Public Sector Pay Rally with the text "Union Agreement Registered" above it.

Union Agreement 2024 Registered – Public Sector

On 19 March 2025 the Union Agreement 2024 for the public sector was registered by the WA Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC). This means that the new terms achieved by HSUWA Members have come into effect. We note that some entitlements will apply on specific dates as set out in the Agreement. Given the range of changes that affect pay (such as new…

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HSUWA Union Agreement 2024 Lodged and Back Pay Dates Announced

Public Sector health workers are about to receive a pay increase won by HSUWA Members. Workers in WA’s public sector health system will be between $8,071 and $25,080 better off because of the work of HSUWA Members. The Union Agreement 2024 has been lodged with the WA Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC) and awaits registration. In…

International Women’s Day – Celebrating HSUWA Women

International Women’s Day – Celebrating HSUWA Women

This International Women’s Day (IWD) HSUWA celebrates the women who have devoted their professional lives to the healthcare of Western Australians. This year’s IWD theme is ‘Accelerate Action’ and we know nobody accelerates action like HSUWA Members! Did you know that according to data from the World Economic Forum at the current rate of progress,…

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International Women’s Day Rally

Join UnionsWA in commemorating International Women’s Day 2025 at a special event leading up to the WA State Election. “My Rights, My Body, My Vote” this year’s theme underscores the enduring relevance of the women’s rights movement and aims to spark meaningful dialogue about the empowerment, autonomy, and societal participation of women. International Womens Day Rally…

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Fourth Offer Rejected

At the end of 2024, HSUWA Members returned a resounding ‘No’ vote to the Fourth Offer for the Union Agreement. While the Fourth Offer finally made some good improvements, the offer fell short with Members delivering a 77% No vote. Amongst the concerns was an unwillingness to trade off conditions for shift workers, and the higher pay and packages offered to other health…

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Your Voice in Health Survey

HSUWA to Deliver Your Voice In Health Survey & Reporting in 2025 The annual, “Your Voice in Health Survey” (Survey) was a Labor election commitment first conducted in 2019. The Survey is a valuable tool in gauging the morale of healthcare workers, their confidence in WA Health, how well staff are supported by their employer and the culture in the…

HSUWA Secretary Naomi McCrae and Anaesthetic Technician, Roy, speak to the media with Anaesthetic Technicians in blue scrubs standing behind them.
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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…

A group of health workers from Fiona Stanley Hospital stand together at a union rally holding flags and purple signs.
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Allied Health Professionals, Technicians, Hospital Admin and Security Stand Up for Better Pay at Fiona Stanley Hospital

RELEASED 1 MAY 2024 HSUWA Members, including Allied Health Professionals, Technicians, Assistants and Clerksfrom Fiona Stanley Hospital, will congregate to Stand Up! for better pay and conditions at aMass Member Meeting on Wednesday, 1 May 2024. The meeting comes as the State Government and Department of Health have failed to present anOffer to the largest…

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May Day 2024

UnionsWA is hosting the May Day celebrations of our Mighty Australian Union Movement on Sunday 5 May in Fremantle. HSUWA Members are encouraged to attend and join us for the May Day March! We will be marching with our Public Sector Alliance Unions in support of our united pay claim. It’s a great opportunity to show our unity and determination. It’s lots of fun for all…

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MEMBER WIN! ACL Staff to be Paid for Pre-start Duties

Members at Clinical Laboratories stand up for their rights to be paid for duties required by the employer. Members at Clinical Laboratories (ACL) raised concerns that the company required staff to perform 15 minutes of pre-start duties at hospital locations. Consequently, a union claim item in bargaining for a new Union Agreement requires that the company…

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Music to Your Ears: Music Therapists Improving Lives Through Song.

We all love music, but did you know it has the power to manage symptoms, rehabilitate and improve lives? Meet, HSUWA Members Louise and Karen, incredible Music Therapists who work closely with children at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Music therapy is an established allied health profession where clinicians focus on the unique physical, emotional, cognitive,…

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