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OVER 500 HSUWA MEMBERS RALLY FOR HIGHER WAGES AND BETTER CONDITIONS
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Fourth Offer Rejected
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HSU National Conference
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….
CAMHS Members Commence Industrial Action
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