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…
A Delegation of HSUWA Members and Health Professionals, nominated by their peers, attended the Ministerial Round Table for Allied Health on 13 October. Members were incredibly articulate in representing their professions and advocating for much-needed change amongst a group of about 80 people including some CEs of the HSPs. Promisingly, there was agreement within the room about many opportunities…
On 18 October, Union Members who work in specimen collection for PathWest at Fiona Stanley Hospital made the tough and brave decision to cease work for 1 hour to meet and discuss significant concerns about workplace safety. Members have endured concerning behaviour over the last 12 months, including being belittled, ignored and criticised for raising concerns about dangerous staffing levels and unsafe workloads….
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…
After packing a suitcase and moving to Carnarvon to holiday with some friends for two weeks, HSUWA Delegate Bianka fell in love with the local community. She has now lived and worked in the picturesque Gascoyne Shire for two years. Bianka explained, “It’s a bit like a warm hug, the people here are fantastic.” Bianka told…
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