We enjoy a public holiday in WA to commemorate Labour Day, but do you know why? It’s the day we celebrate one of the great wins of Australian Union Members – the 8-hour workday. It’s the day that reminds us of our shared belief in fairness and egalitarianism. It reminds us that workers joining together…
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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Members have voted “Yes” to accept the Fifth Offer for the Public Sector Union Agreement 2024. HSUWA Members have made their decision, with a record number of votes being received and 90% voting Yes to accept the Fifth Offer. Members should be proud of what they’ve achieved in this round of bargaining. It was a long and at times…
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…
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 member Sharon, a Deputy Chief Medical Imaging Technologist at Fiona Stanley Hospital shares her experience working in the Medical Imaging Department. With over 30 years of experience as a committed health professional and union member, she is excited about the ongoing advancements in healthcare technology. Where did you study and why did you choose…
Over the last two weeks, Members across public hospitals and health services attended paid union meetings to vote on the Third Offer. This Offer was received the morning before the Protest Rally. With a 93% No Vote, Members overwhelmingly rejected the Third Offer and endorsed continuing to campaign for a Fourth Offer that better addresses key Member claims. Read the Committee of Management…
Anna, a Radiation Therapist from Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, and Amanda, a Radiation Therapist from GenesisCare, share their experiences with the Anna Stewart Memorial Project. Anna’s responses are in the left column, while Amanda’s answers are in the right column. What brought you to study the health science of Radiation Therapy? Radiation Therapy really appealed…
WA Branch Delegation with ACTU leaders. L to R: Jonathan Nugent, Craig Russell, Naomi McCrae, Brendan McKernan, Sally McManus, Sarah Silver, Michelle O’Neil, Adrian Barrett, Jason Walters, Cheryl Hamill On 17 October 2024, Delegates from WA attended the bi-annual HSU National Conference. Delegates from branches across the country shared stories and insights about their industrial campaigns….
Attend one of the upcoming paid union meetings to discuss the campaign to improve your pay and conditions. Health Support Services Date: Tue, 22 October 2024Time: 11:30am – 12:30pmLocation: Meeting Room 1:1, Level 1 St Georges Terrace Osborne Park Hospital Date: Tue, 22 October 2024Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pmLocation: G Block – Large Meeting Room Bentley…
Health workers take on all sorts of challenges but no one in the BHS Geriatric Rehab Team thought they’d be challenged to remake a pair of pants to add Velcro sides! The multi-disciplinary Bentley Health Service Geriatric Rehabilitation Team say that their patient-centred approach means they are prepared to take on any challenge, even if it…
SMAAT Team Developing Speech Analysis Tool with Massive Potential Every clinician aims to ensure they deliver the right intervention at the right time. A new tool being developed by a team at Curtin University will boost the capacity of Speech Pathologists to do just that. The SMAAT Team has developed applications that will enable Speech Paths…
Team with ‘Yes First’ Approach Redefines ED Experience Most people have visited an ED at some point because of a rolled ankle, a fall or an injury at work or home that needed imaging and treatment – the type of injury that needs quick treatment and the resources of a hospital but is going to…
Join us next week at our Mass Protest Rally. Ten months have passed since HSUWA Members submitted 20 considered claims, focused on improving workforce retention. In July, over 2220 members wrote to the Premier asking him to intervene and ensure Members received a serious Second Offer. This didn’t happen. It is deeply disappointing to see…
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