Tag: health services union
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FRONTLINE HEALTH STAFF STRIKE ACROSS THE NORTHERN RIVERS
They’re the heroes at the forefront of the pandemic, but today, frustrated health staff walked off the job. Nurses and midwives are calling for staff-to-patient ratios to be introduced, while paramedics are demanding better pay.
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GOSFORD HOSPITAL STAFF REFUSE TO WORK AT COUNTER
Gosford Hospital staff have refused to work at a temporary patients enquiry counter, after a visitor became abusive last week. The Health Services Union says it wants jump-wire or a perspex barrier to be installed at a new counter opening in March. It says these measures will protect staff – who may be working alone…
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UNION WORRIED GOSFORD HOSPITAL DESK IS UNSAFE
There are fears a new patient inquiry desk could put the safety of Gosford Hospital staff at risk. Employees have suffered threats and abuse from patients in the past, and they say this new desk affords them little protection.