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Surge in Violence Against Melbourne Hospital Workers Sparks Urgent Calls for Action

Hospital workers have faced an alarming surge in abuse over the past year, with patients resorting to physical assaults, threats, and verbal abuse at a rate exceeding one attack per hour. Some staff never return to work due to the trauma, with concerns that these numbers could further rise without immediate action. Employees face ongoing […]

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Spotted at Aus MotoGP 23 – our mascots weekend away to Phillip Island

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The morning was a slow start as we packed the car with all the gear, ready to travel the 1.5 hours. As you can see, we camped in a flashy tent, the complete setup ready for some much-deserved R&R. It’s hard work trying to keep all these employees in check with my site visits. Anyway,

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The hand that feeds you

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The hands that feed you, they say. And here I am, feeding the elderly, the frail, the forgotten. My name is Evelyn, and I’ve been a cleaner in 2 Aged Care facilities for the past one and a half decades. I’ve seen it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly. I’ve watched as residents

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HWU MEMBERS’ WIN: HammondCare EBA defeated

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In a decisive display of solidarity, HammondCare employees have rejected the proposed Enterprise Agreement, marking a significant victory for workers’ rights. The Health Workers Union (HWU) led a “Vote No” campaign, urging members to stand united against a pay offer as low as 39 cents per hour. Powerful Collective Voice The majority of HammondCare members

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Healthscope Withdraws EBA After Accusations of Dodgy Dealings

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Healthscope has decided to withdraw an enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA) from the Fair Work Commission after the Health Workers Union (HWU) lodged multiple objections to the company’s conduct during the voting process.

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Health workers fight for millions in unpaid wages

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HWU and law firm Maurice Blackburn launch campaign for workers affected by alleged underpayments The Health Workers Union says thousands of employees have been “stiffed by bungling bureaucrats” and underpaid millions in long service leave entitlements. Thousands of critical health workers are fighting to recoup millions of dollars in unpaid wages. Despite being at the forefront of

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