Catholic Healthcare, the SOM at Brigidine House, and Your Rights

On 21 October 2021, Catholic Healthcare (CHC) wrote to the Health Services Union about its plans to restart their roster review relating to implementation of “Standard…

Goodwin RCC Announcement

On Monday this week Goodwin Aged Care Services announced its plans to close Ralph Cartwright Centre after 30 years of operating. In meetings that took place…

Forster/Tuncurry Aged Care Workers: What is job security in aged care?

Currently the Australian Senate is holding an Inquiry into Job Security. For many aged care workers this is a real and present problem with roster changes,…

Canberra Health Service Bargaining Update

The ACT Government has now progressed the interim agreement proposal to the next stage. What does this mean for you? …

HSU Peer Support Workers: Statewide zoom meeting 3 November

Your union, the HSU, has arranged a lunchtime zoom meeting for all Peer Support Workers in NSW. As the number of Peer Support Workers grow across…

ACT to introduce mandatory vaccinations for Disability Services

The ACT Government has announced the introduction of mandatory vaccinations for Disability Services. You can read details of the announcement here:  https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/news-articles/ensuring-vaccinations-for-disability-support-and-community-aged-care-workers[https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/news-articles/ensuring-vaccinations-for-disability-support-and-community-aged-care-workers] …

Pharmacy Survey 2021

The HSU’s second statewide zoom meeting for pharmacy staff was held on 6 October. It was a successful meeting, giving members an opportunity to discuss issues…

ACT Health: Proposed establishment of Northside Hospital Project Team

The HSU has received correspondence from ACT Health regarding the proposed establishment of nine temporary positions as part of the Northside Hospital Project Team. You can…