HSUWA COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT UNANIMOUSLY REJECTS SECOND OFFER
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HSUWA COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT UNANIMOUSLY REJECTS SECOND OFFER

Released Thursday 5 September 2024 The Second Offer made by the Department of Health on 20 August 2024 has now been unanimously rejected by the HSUWA Committee of Management. The departments will meet this week to finalise arrangements for further action to be taken in the coming weeks. While the Second Offer offered some improvements…

COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT REJECT SECOND OFFER FROM DOH
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COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT REJECT SECOND OFFER FROM DOH

The HSUWA Committee of Management has unanimously rejected the Second Offer from the Department of Health for a new Union Agreement 2024. In addition to not responding adequately to claims for better conditions, the pay increase offered, of 12% over 3 years (HSUWA claimed 12% over 2 years), is not enough to ensure the bare minimum…

2024 Public Sector Rally
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2024 Public Sector Rally

Union Members will Stand Up! for Higher Wages and Better Conditions at the Perth Cultural Centre Save the date! HSUWA Members are preparing to Stand Up! for higher wages, better conditions, and career pathways. This is your opportunity to send a clear message to the State Government that retaining your skills in public health should be…

Pharmacy
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HSUWA RESPONSE TO THE EXPANDED ROLE OF COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS IN WA

Friday 9 August 2024 Comments attributed to Naomi McCrae, HSUWA Secretary:   “HSUWA welcomes the Health Minister’s announcement to expand the role of Community Pharmacists to deliver care to more Western Australians by treating a range of acute specific conditions.  “HSUWA also notes the same expanded role for hospital pharmacists has potential to improve patient care…

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…

HSUWA Secretary Naomi McCrae and Anaesthetic Technician, Roy, speak to the media with Anaesthetic Technicians in blue scrubs standing behind them.
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Anaesthetic Technicians 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…

A group of health workers from Fiona Stanley Hospital stand together at a union rally holding flags and purple signs.
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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 Therapists Louise and Karen stand together, smiling at Perth Children's Hospital.

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,…

The group of shift workers from Armadale Hospital who uncovered the underpayment stand together smiling.
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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…

Health Professionals discuss details in a hospital pharmacy storeroom
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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…

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