Public Sector Workers: Information for Union Members
May 11, 2020 16:06PM WST
Please see attached the latest information sheet for union members, provided by the Department of Health on the COVID-19 situation. Information is current as at Friday May 1 2020.Union update #5 Read More
International Workers Memorial Day
May 1, 2020 16:26PM WST
Tuesday 28 April marked International Workers Memorial Day.At the service in Perth this year, our HSUWA President Cheryl Hamill was invited to speak by Unions WA. Cheryl gave a moving speech that addressed the risks ... Read More
Private Sector Update 1 May 2020
May 1, 2020 15:05PM WST
Private Hospitals: After the cessation of most elective surgery the union received many enquiries from members with concerns about their employer wanting to change their contractual entitlements. The drop off in activity in ... Read More
Public Sector Agreement Update 1 May 2020
May 1, 2020 15:04PM WST
Following on from our report two weeks ago, discussions have continued with the Health Department, ministers, and various other public sector agents to come to terms for a new Agreement. Progress has been made, but there is ... Read More
Private Pathology Update: Concerns of unlawful actions
Apr 21, 2020 14:12PM WST
HSUWA has been informed by our private sector members at Western Diagnostics Pathology that the company has told staff it will stop annual leave accruals for permanent and fixed term employees from Monday 20 April until 30 ... Read More
Public Sector Update: Covid-19
Apr 9, 2020 16:03PM WST
Please see attached the latest information sheet for union members.This document is provided by the Department of Health on the COVID-19 situation. Please see more at our COVID-19 News portal. Read More
COVID-19 Update: PPE in Western Australia, Westin Hotel Secured for Health Workers
Apr 6, 2020 16:04PM WST
UPDATE: $5.5 million in Personal Protection Equipment has been secured by the WA State Government.The PPE for front-line workers was flown into Perth on Saturday and will be dispersed across the state’s health ... Read More
Member Update: Naomi McRae
Apr 6, 2020 14:33PM WST
Public Sector Update: WA Health Briefing
Apr 3, 2020 08:47AM WST
We have succeeded in our request for the dialogue with WA Health to be more structured, with a new twice weekly tele-conference briefing commencing today. Brief notes from today’s meeting are ... Read More
Physiotherapy Update : Local Physios join in International COVID-19 Response
Mar 31, 2020 16:07PM WST
An international team of Physiotherapists has published a document titled Physiotherapy management for COVID-19 in the acute hospital setting: Recommendations to guide clinical practice1. A pre-publication copy is ... Read More
HSUWA Letter to DG of Health Dr Russell-Weisz: What Health Workers Need Now
Mar 26, 2020 09:18AM WST
HSUWA has written to the Minister for Health and DG of Health about what health workers need as this crisis begins, the letter follows:Dear Dr Russell-Weisz,HSUWA members and COVID-19 The Health Services Union of Western ... Read More
Member Update - COVID - 19
Mar 20, 2020 14:44PM WST
HSUWA understands the State Government and Department of Health are reacting as quickly as possible to this crisis in difficult circumstances.Our members across the health sector are trusted and respected professionals (in ... Read More
HSUWA Letter to Roger Cook, Dr Russell-Weisz on HSUWA workers and the Covid-19 Crisis
Mar 20, 2020 13:59PM WST
HSUWA have written to the WA Health Minister and Dr Russell-Weisz,Dear Minister Cook and Dr Russell-WeiszHSUWA members and COVID-19The Health Services Union of Western Australia (HSUWA) is writing in relation to the ... Read More
COVID-19 Information - Key Links
Mar 16, 2020 15:32PM WST
HSUWA is updating our news portal to ensure you have links to the best resources on the COVID-19 crisis. Important InformationPlease get your information from credible and accurate sources. This is a rapidly evolving ... Read More
HSUWA update on the COVID-19 situation in WA
Mar 16, 2020 08:00AM WST
Advice about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) The COVID-19 situation is rapidly evolving and the importance of your role in supporting each other and our community at this time cannot be understated. You represent the public ... Read More
