July to August Paid Union Meetings – Public
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July to August Paid Union Meetings – Public

Members are pushing for a second Offer based on better work hours, safer workplaces, rewarding careers and a stronger workforce. Attend one of the upcoming paid union meetings to discuss the campaign to improve your pay and conditions. ArmadaleHospital Date: Mon, 15 July 2024Time: 12pm-1pmLocation: SeminarRoom King Edward MemorialHospital Date: Tue, 16 July 2024Time: 12pm-1pmLocation:…

QEII Medical Centre Stop Work Action – Allied Health Professionals, Technicians, Hospital Admin and Security Stand Up for Better Pay
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QEII Medical Centre Stop Work Action – Allied Health Professionals, Technicians, Hospital Admin and Security Stand Up for Better Pay

RELEASED 29 MAY 2024 HSUWA Members, including Allied Health Professionals, Technicians, Assistants and Clerks from Perth Children’s Hospital, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and PathWest will rally to Stand Up! for better pay and conditions at a Stop Work Meeting today. After a mass meeting of union members on 1 May at Fiona Stanley Hospital, this…

Anaesthetic Technicians to Fight for Better Jobs from Complacent WA Government
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Anaesthetic Technicians to Fight for Better Jobs from Complacent WA Government

Anaesthetic Technicians are calling on the State Government to deliver pay equity and sensible, longoverdue improvements to their career structure to retain highly skilled and experienced technicians inpublic health. The budget announcement today of investment in public health services is very welcome. However,without any investment directed at supporting and retaining the workforce, there won’t be…

Allied Health Professionals, Technicians, Hospital Admin and Security Stand Up for Better Pay at Fiona Stanley Hospital
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Allied Health Professionals, Technicians, Hospital Admin and Security Stand Up for Better Pay at Fiona Stanley Hospital

RELEASED 1 MAY 2024 HSUWA Members, including Allied Health Professionals, Technicians, Assistants and Clerksfrom Fiona Stanley Hospital, will congregate to Stand Up! for better pay and conditions at aMass Member Meeting on Wednesday, 1 May 2024. The meeting comes as the State Government and Department of Health have failed to present anOffer to the largest…

Music to Your Ears: Music Therapists Improving Lives Through Song.

Music to Your Ears: Music Therapists Improving Lives Through Song.

We all love music, but did you know it has the power to manage symptoms, rehabilitate and improve lives? Meet, HSUWA Members Louise and Karen, incredible Music Therapists who work closely with children at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Music therapy is an established allied health profession where clinicians focus on the unique physical, emotional, cognitive,…

Union Win: Shift Penalty Underpayment Reconciliation Underway
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Union Win: Shift Penalty Underpayment Reconciliation Underway

Last year, HSUWA Members at Armadale Hospital uncovered widespread underpayment of shift workers who worked overtime in public health. As a result of union Members standing up to demand pay of their due entitlements, about 3,000 current and former employees will be back paid some entitlements (on average around $160). Due to union advocacy, the Department of Health agreed to investigate…

Consultation Round 2 – Independent Review: Career Pathways for Health Professionals
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Consultation Round 2 – Independent Review: Career Pathways for Health Professionals

HSUWA Members won an Independent Review of career pathways for health professionals in 2022. AHP Workforce, who are conducting the review, will commence the second round of consultation with the WA Health workforce in March 2024. There are a number of ways to provide your feedback as part of the round two consultation. AHP workforce…

CAMHS Members Commence Industrial Action
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CAMHS Members Commence Industrial Action

On Wednesday, 7 February 2024, HSUWA Members across CAMHS Community Clinics stopped work and voted on a plan to take further industrial action. Members voted to implement two work bans, including a caseload cap and changes to some forms of record keeping. Members have advocated consistently over the past three years for changes to public services for children and adolescents needing mental health treatment – to better…

HSUWA State Wages Review Submission 2023
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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…

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