Calling all female leaders - applications open for the Anna Stewart Project
Jul 30, 2015 09:24AM WST
Applications are now open for the Anna Stewart Project - a five-day leadership development program for female union members.The project aims to: Encourage women's participation in unions. Promote a greater awareness of the ... Read More
From Albany to Derby and places in between
Jul 24, 2015 15:58PM WST
HSUWA Organiser Vickie McKay has been out visiting country hospitals and health services, including Albany and Great Southern, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, Broome and Derby.At Albany Hospital, Vickie delivered a one-day Workrights ... Read More
Health review creates new uncertainties
Jul 22, 2015 16:14PM WST
The dust has not yet settled on the various hospital building projects around the state but already the organisational restructuring has started within WA Health.The union recently met with Deputy Director General, Rebecca ... Read More
HSUWA submission on FSH
Jul 20, 2015 09:51AM WST
In April and May the union surveyed members about the reconfiguration of health services in the metropolitan area caused by the opening of Fiona Stanley Hospital.The 650 responses from members showed significant ... Read More
RPH and Bentley in holding pattern
Jul 17, 2015 15:04PM WST
The union met with Acting Executive Director, Dr Aresh Anwar, and Deputy, Emergency Department, Jodie Chamberlain, Royal Perth Hospital, on 30 June 2015 to discuss the hospital budget, the use of fixed-term contracts, the ... Read More
Private sector pay increases from 1 July 2015
Jul 7, 2015 13:26PM WST
We have already reported the 3% increase for public hospital and health service members here.There are a fair number of non-government employers who also have pay increase effective 1 July: Aegis 3.25% Activ 3.5% ... Read More
Recruit a Member winner - June
Jul 1, 2015 07:40AM WST
Congratulations to our latest Recruit a Member winner, Patrick Walsh, Workplace Rep and Laboratory Technician, Australian Red Cross Blood Service.It's not hard to be a winner like Patrick; just ask a colleague to join, put ... Read More
Swan District Hospital transition
Jun 29, 2015 15:34PM WST
Swan District Hospital is scheduled to close on 24 November 2015, with St John of God Midland Public Hospital opening on 25 November 2015.Some employees will continue to work at SDH after the closure during the ... Read More
Online CPD is here
Jun 29, 2015 09:10AM WST
We are excited to announce a fantastic new member benefit, online Continuing Professional Development (CPD).We understand the importance of ongoing learning to your work and careers so have decided to deliver comprehensive, ... Read More
How does FSH's mandatory uniform policy impact you?
Jun 26, 2015 12:16PM WST
Fiona Stanley Hospital is the only public hospital in WA with a mandatory uniform policy and this has affected some groups differently.Clinical Psychologists & Clinical NeuropsychologistsFSH is the only hospital - public ... Read More
The FSH uniform saga continues
Jun 26, 2015 12:00PM WST
The uniform saga at Fiona Stanley Hospital continues for our members.While we understand that developing a uniform to suit everyone is nearly impossible, employers typically work with their staff to achieve a solution for ... Read More
Make health and safety your business
Jun 26, 2015 11:41AM WST
Health and safety at work is something we all need to be involved with.Your employer should provide you with a healthy and safe workplace.Your health and safety staff and Worksafe should regularly monitor your workplace to ... Read More
Salaries increase again from 1 July 2015
Jun 26, 2015 10:46AM WST
The second of the pay increases won by the union through a lengthy campaign and arbitration will be paid from 1 July 2015.Even though the ink is barely dry on the last pay increase of 3.75%, payable from 1 July 2014, and the ... Read More
Uncertainty continues for Bentley Health Service members
Jun 22, 2015 10:08AM WST
The HSUWA recently learned of some issues our Bentley Health Service members have been experiencing due to insecure employment conditions.The HSUWA has been working with our members at BHS on a range of issues related to ... Read More
HSUWA to use survey responses to inform submission to inquiry
Jun 10, 2015 10:04AM WST
The HSUWA will use information collected in a statewide survey of health workers to help formulate its submission to the Parliamentary inquiry into Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH).The Education and Health Standing Committee ... Read More
