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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…
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….
Private Pathology Campaign Launch
International Pathology Day on November 8 is an important day to celebrate the role that pathology plays in the diagnostic chain. We will celebrate by holding an event to launch Members’ new campaign to improve pay and conditions across the Private Pathology sector in WA. Members are telling us that “Quality Results Deserve Fair Pay”! Pay…
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…
Private Pathology Log of Claims Surveys Out Now
HSUWA sent out surveys to Members working at Western Diagnostic Pathology and Australian Clinical Laboratories in November. It’s important for all Members employed with these companies have their say about what they would like to negotiate in their next Union Agreement. Negotiations are due to commence in 2024, and your Union wants to be prepared with a…
Recognition that Jobs are Undervalued Due to Gender Bias
On 16 April 2025, the Fair Work Commission (Commission) found that there was gender-based undervaluation of occupations across five Modern Awards. Modern Awards set minimum pay rates as a ‘safety net’ for industries and occupations in the private sector. In a wide-ranging initial decision announced as a ‘provisional view’, the Commission made a number of historic determinations. Importantly, this included changes to the minimum pay rates in a range of occupations…
