‘Hostile’ patient charged after hospital security guard stabbing incident at Blacktown hospital

Daily Telegraph, 18 December 2023 A patient at Blacktown Hospital’s emergency department on Sunday morning allegedly stabbed a security guard after throwing alcohol…

Burnt out, bullied and threatened: Why our health workers are in crisis

Sydney Morning Herald, 5 December 2023 Eight nurses and midwives have taken their lives in the past three years, the union says, while…

‘Government isn’t listening’ – Violence against health workers rising

2GB Radio, 5 December 2023 Health Services Union Secretary, Gerard Hayes, has discussed ongoing challenges, citing ongoing issues and competition for staff, particularly…

Housing affordability crisis: Unions, developers urge Minns government to bolster density near Metro lines

Daily Telegraph, 29 November 2023 Courtney O’Brien drives so far to work she has a nap on the way before delivering high doses…

Call for NSW government to create more affordable homes for essential workers

The Australian, 29 November 2023 The NSW government has been pressured to implement targets for affordable housing near train and metro stations that…

Gerard Hayes on ABC Radio 702, 24 November 2023

ABC 702, 24 November 2023 https://youtu.be/kPHuKLx1Ulw?si=Mfc5KI00jOSTPZet

Block rebates for over-charging doctors: HSU

The Medical Republic, 21 November 2023 The Health Services Union is calling for Medicare rebates to be scrapped for specialists who charge more…

$800 for three minutes: Workers’ idea to control runaway healthcare costs

Sydney Morning Herald, 20 November 2023 Healthcare workers are lobbying to strip bulk-billing rights from doctors who charge more than double the Medicare…