Filter news using the categories below.

A composite image of 2023 Delegates Tracey Giblett (left) and Sally Hartel (right) each holding a bunch of flowers and their Delegate of the Year framed certificates.
|

Your 2023 HSUWA Delegates of the Year

Members have nominated two incredible Delegates as their 2023 HSUWA Delegates of the Year, Tracey Giblett from Western Diagnostic Pathology and Sally Hartell from Armadale Health Service. Tracey is a terrific HSUWA Delegate and was nominated for her support of Members and recruitment of new Members to the union. One of Tracey’s colleagues said, “Tracey is always there to support any…

HSUWA Members sit in two rows at the front of a packed Public Sector Town Hall Meeting with other public sector workers.
|

HSUWA State Wages Review Submission 2023

As part of the review of State Government wages, unions were invited to provide a written submission following the consultation with Members. The submission is sharply focused on Members’ wage claim of 7% (year 1) and 5% (year 2) for the Union Agreement 2024. A special thank you to all of the Members who contributed quotes, stories and questions…

Three Allied Health professionals at Ramsay Health Care hold up Protect Us. Respect Us. Pay Us. signs.
|

Members at Ramsay Vote Yes

After lengthy negotiations and deferral by Ramsay Health Care, this month staff voted in favour of their 2022 Union Agreement with a 95% yes vote. Members decided to vote strategically knowing that work in preparation for the next Agreement in 2024 has already begun. The 2022 Agreement will proceed to the Fair Work Commission for review and registration….

A child psychologist counselling a young girl.

HSUWA Threatens Industrial Action at CAMHS

HSUWA Members have advocated for nearly three years for urgent action to improve services for children who need to access public mental health services. The Union announced that if funding for more staff and services are not committed by December, its Members working as Clinical Psychologists, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and in Clerical roles with…

Health Professionals at a meeting facing an audience of other health professionals with their hands up.

Independent Review: Career Pathways for Health Professionals

Consultation Opportunities The Department of Health is managing the Independent Review process with the appointed Reviewer, Susan Nancarrow of AHP Workforce.  If you’re a Health Professional working in the public sector, your employer should be displaying all consultation information on their online hub and communicating consultation opportunities. Remember to check the global emails and newsletters from your HSP. HSUWA has…

HSUWA Members gathered at parliament house with signs and flags, demanding fair pay.
|

Paid Union Meetings – Public

Our campaign for our next Union Agreement 2024 is getting underway. We will be hosting paid union meetings at public hospitals over the coming months to discuss the HSUWA log of claims and the negotiation process. If you’re working in the public sector, you should attend your upcoming meeting and bring your colleagues to have your say. Your Union Agreement 2022 entitles you…

Two sets of hands sit at a bargaining table on top of files.

Negotiating Fairer Pay and Conditions With Private Employers

HSUWA Members have joined together in workplaces across WA to negotiate fairer pay and conditions with their employers. Currently, the Union has negotiated Agreements with over 40 private companies, with 7 of those currently in active negotiations. Bargaining to ensure Members maintain and improve conditions is supported by Members who are actively involved in the…

Admin professional award winner Tegan Birch poses with her certificate and stands next to her HSUWA Delegate and colleague.
|

2023 Admin Professional Award Winners

Originally published on Thursday 25 May 2023 Congratulations to the incredible Administration and Clerical staff who were nominated for the 2023 HSUWA Admin Professional Awards.  The Awards aimed to celebrate the contribution of Admin Professionals to our health services and highlight some of the individuals who are recognised by their peers as outstanding. Over the past few weeks, there have been celebrations…

End of content

End of content