No resolution over pay dispute – yet!
Jul 25, 2014 12:16PM WST
The HSUWA is disappointed to report to members that the Department of Health hasn't revised its pay offer to health workers following conciliation conferences in the WA Industrial Relations Commission this week.The HSUWA has ... Read More
HSUWA members resolve to step up industrial action
Jun 25, 2014 16:46PM WST
Members rallied at Parliament House on Wednesday 25 June and voted to escalate industrial action if the State Government does not offer a wage rise of more than 2.75% by Friday 4 July.Up to 600 members voted to take a series ... Read More
EBA 2014 – Stop Work Rally – 25 June 2014
Jun 23, 2014 11:00AM WST
We are holding a Stop Work Rally at Parliament House on Wednesday 25 June from 12:30 pm.This is your opportunity to fight the Government's unfair wages policy and to stand up for equal pay increases and secure employment.All ... Read More
Northam Visit
Jun 22, 2014 06:57AM WST
With the EBA campaign in full swing it was time for our HSUWA staff to visit some of our members in Northam.Fuelled by coffee and enthusiasm, Organisers Melissa Wagner and Kate Mueller set off early to update the troops on ... Read More
Shoprite Special Event
Jun 19, 2014 10:11AM WST
It's on again! Our friends at Shoprite are dealing up special offers for our members!Make the night before the Stop Work Rally one to remember.When: Tuesday 24 JuneTime: 6.00 pm to 9.00 pmWhere: Harvey Norman/ Domayne City ... Read More
Hospital beds cut to pay for Fiona Stanley Hospital IT
Jun 3, 2014 11:41AM WST
During the recent State Budget estimates, Shadow Health Minister Roger Cook accused Health Minister Kim Hames of "cancelling the building of beds at Osborne Park Hospital and subsequently the Graylands Hospital redevelopment ... Read More
Budgets bring a big chill
May 28, 2014 09:09AM WST
Both the State and Federal health budgets will significantly impact the health system in Western Australia.The Barnett Government's health budget was a record $8 billion spend, with much of the extra funds directed to the ... Read More
EBA 2014 Campaign – Industrial Action Looming
May 27, 2014 08:58AM WST
HSUWA members employed in public hospitals and health services contribute directly to the delivery of quality health services for the West Australian community. Health Service delivery relies on teamwork.Doctors, nurses, ... Read More
Recruit a Member prize draw
May 21, 2014 13:07PM WST
Congratulations to our $250 Recruit a Member prize winner for May - Julie Jenaway, from Armadale Kelmscott Memorial Hospital.Julie is an HSUWA Rep and works as an Admin Assistant in Mental Health.This is Julie's third - ... Read More
Aged Care budget takes a hit
May 14, 2014 15:00PM WST
The Federal Government has redirected the $1.5 billion from the previous government's "Workforce Compact" back into the general funding pool for aged care.This will mean an increase of 2.4 per cent in the basic subsidy ... Read More
What can you do to support the EBA campaign?
May 12, 2014 12:13PM WST
As most of you would be aware, we've been holding mass meetings over the last two weeks at different venues to update members on the EBA campaign.More than 900 members have so far attended meetings at SCGH, RPH, Armadale, ... Read More
Uncertainty and pressure for Allied Health Professionals mounts at RPH and FHHS
May 12, 2014 09:37AM WST
The commissioning of Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) has long been viewed as chaotic - with repeated delays, technology issues, changes in the services provided by SERCO, and safety at the hospital just some of a very long list ... Read More
Recruit a Member winner!
May 9, 2014 14:20PM WST
Congratulations to the $250 "Recruit a Member" prize winner for April - Helen James, pictured here holding the cheque with members from Association for the Blind.If you want to be next month's winner all you have to do is ... Read More
Clerical transition for SMHS
May 9, 2014 14:00PM WST
For staff affected by the Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) transition, following are some of the issues discussed at the recent Transition Unit meetings at RPH.SMHS stated that RPH is to be down 32% in Inpatient services and 50% ... Read More
District Allowances up and down
May 9, 2014 13:32PM WST
The debate about District Allowances (DA) has been raging for some time now.The rates have been calculated in accordance with the terms of the District Allowances Agreements. There are two agreements (both in similar terms) ... Read More
