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Security Officers Meet to Discuss Upcoming Forums

Recently, a group of key HSUWA Members working as Security Officers in public and public/private hospitals joined together to discuss the opportunity of the upcoming Security Officer Forums achieved under the Union Agreement 2024. Members discussed their ideas and priorities to advance the safety and working conditions of Security Officers through the forum process, so they can best do their job of protecting staff and…

Radiation Therapists at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital celebrating their win with HSUWA Secretary Naomi McCrae and Organiser Tim Jager.

Union Win! SCGH Radiation Therapists Secure Safe Staffing Through Workbans

Members working as Radiation Therapists at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital have secured 11.4 additional FTE to manage workloads and provide more timely cancer treatment to patients. Over 12 months, Members worked together and: The action taken by Members brought management of Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital to the table, and an additional 1.5 FTE was achieved for leave relief, resulting in the…

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Recognition that Jobs are Undervalued Due to Gender Bias

On 16 April 2025, the Fair Work Commission (Commission) found that there was gender-based undervaluation of occupations across five Modern Awards. Modern Awards set minimum pay rates as a ‘safety net’ for industries and occupations in the private sector. In a wide-ranging initial decision announced as a ‘provisional view’, the Commission made a number of historic determinations. Importantly, this included changes to the minimum pay rates in a range of occupations…

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May Day 2025

Join the WA union movement at the annual May Day Festival and march on Sunday, 4 May 2025 HSUWA Members and their families are welcome to attend the May Day Festival at Fremantle Esplanade Park. This fun event brings WA unions together to celebrate union achievements and showcase our strength. There will be free ice…

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…

Member Story – International Day of Radiology

Member Story – International Day of Radiology

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…

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