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Unified Magazine
Latest Autumn edition of Unified has arrived!
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Unified Magazine: Autumn 2021A message from the Secretary
As I write to you, I’m filled with pride for the efforts of HSU members over the last year. This dreadful pandemic and everything it brought…
March 9, 2021
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Unified Magazine: Autumn 2021Relief for kitchen workers
HSU members at Heritage Care Botany achieved a massive win earlier this year. Having battled for quite some time with extreme temperatures, the kitchen staff at…
March 9, 2021
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Unified Magazine: Autumn 2021Let's get it fixed
It’s 2021 and we’ve got a big year ahead of us. This year, we turn our attention to fixing our Public Health Awards. Our Awards are…
March 9, 2021
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Unified Magazine: Autumn 2021HSU unveils a broad new range of benefits
Being part of a Union means knowing someone has your back, in or out of the workplace. While most of the HSU’s activity is concentrated at work,…
March 9, 2021
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Unified Magazine: Autumn 2021Port Macquarie Horror
No one should feel unsafe at work. Unfortunately, HSU members consistently experience violence. An example is the serious assault against several Port Macquarie…
March 9, 2021
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Unified Magazine: Autumn 2021Covid vaccine rollout
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout program is up and running. The vaccine will be distributed to the population in several different phases, starting with Australia’s most vulnerable…
March 9, 2021
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Unified Magazine: Autumn 2021Assistant Secretary report
This issue, I’m very proud to bring you an update on the work being done by our Indigenous Development Committee. Our union is committed to supporting…
March 9, 2021
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Unified Magazine: Autumn 2021Aged Care Royal Commission: Final report backs HSU initiatives
The report of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety is finally here – and the findings paint a dismal picture of underfunding and…
March 9, 2021
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HSU Updates
From the Secretary
Regular Union notices and updates, from the desk of our General Secretary.
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From the Secretary
All Aged Care Members Meeting Next Tuesday 6.30pm
Tuesday 10 August @ 6.30pm: ALL AGED CARE WORKERS INVITED Online zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97803711728[https://zoom.us/j/97803711728] Next Tuesday you and your colleagues…
August 5, 2021
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From the Secretary
Your Enterprise Agreement Offer – NOT GOOD ENOUGH!
Your employer is proposing a new enterprise agreement with changes to your wages and conditions at work. Soon you’ll be asked to vote…
August 5, 2021
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From the Secretary
Wage Increase and PPE Updates
The HSU has been meeting with Laverty HR, securing outcomes on the annual wage increase, and on your PPE and health & safety needs at various…
August 5, 2021
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From the Secretary
NSLHD Restructure
The HSU has received correspondence from NSLHD regarding the proposed changes to the Organisational Development and Capability team People and Culture Directorate restructure. You can view…
August 5, 2021
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From the Secretary
Aged Care Roving Vaccination Clinics Update
The Department of Health has released its list of ‘in reach’ clinics up to 7 August. You can see this list at this link. …
August 4, 2021
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From the Secretary
Union win! $200,000 in backpay for SydPath couriers, St Vincent's Hospital
SydPath couriers are celebrating the imminent receipt of $200,000 backpay owed to them by St.Vincent’s Hospital, following their transfer of employment from St. Vincent’s Private Hospital…
August 4, 2021
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From the Secretary
Bowral Hospital General Services Roster Review
HSU members at Bowral District Hospital have approached your Organiser to raise the issue of the outstanding roster review within General Services. Your…
August 4, 2021
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From the Secretary
NSLHD: Redeployment of Oral Health & BreastScreen staff to SHA
Staff currently employed across NSHLD in Oral Health and BreastScreen services are to be redeployed to assist in the operation of Special Health Accommodation (SHA), which…
August 4, 2021
