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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
St Vincent's Care Services: FWC approves your new Enterprise Agreement
Recently the Fair Work Commission approved your new St Vincent’s Care Services NSW Enterprise Agreement. This means that your new agreement is now in operation and…
May 11, 2021
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From the Secretary
Federal Budget tonight - HSU Members Meeting tomorrow at 3:30pm
Yesterday hundreds of HSU members and supporters stood out front of Parliament House to tell the Federal Government to Change Aged Care. Many of you who…
May 11, 2021
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From the Secretary
Calvary Bruce Enterprise Agreement Update
The HSU wrote to Calvary Bruce in January 2021, seeking to commence negotiations for a new Enterprise Agreement. Despite being informed that Calvary Bruce was not…
May 11, 2021
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From the Secretary
St Vincent's Lismore Enterprise Agreement Update
At the end of 2019, the HSU commenced bargaining with St. Vincent’s Lismore for a new Enterprise Agreement. However, shortly afterwards the pandemic hit Australia and…
May 10, 2021
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From the Secretary
NNSWLHD: Reporting line change, Kyogle Patient Support Services
The HSU has received correspondence from Northern NSW Local Health District regarding a proposed reporting line change in Patient Support Services. You can view the correspondence…
May 10, 2021
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From the Secretary
NSW Health Pathology: Review of Anatomical Pathology, Illawarra Shoalhaven
The HSU has received correspondence from NSW Health Pathology regarding a review of Anatomical Pathology services in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Region. You can view the correspondence…
May 7, 2021
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From the Secretary
COVID-19 Vaccination: Important information for HSU members
I’m writing to you today to support the advice of the Ministry of Health and urge you to register for the COVID-19 Vaccination at the NSW…
May 7, 2021
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From the Secretary
Cumberland: Notification of Admissions Building Refurbishment
The HSU has received notification, with less than 48 hours’ notice, that planned refurbishments working of the Main Admissions building will commence from 6th May 2021.…
May 6, 2021
