Tim Kennedy, United Workers Union National Secretary said: "After saying that 'we are all in this together', and witnessing the sacrifice of essential workers who have carried Australia through this crisis, this Government…
Aged care workers are challenging Minister Richard Colbeck to take a first simple step to fix the crisis in aged care: meet with workers and listen to their solutions.
“After multiple letters to Richard…
News of a positive COVID-19 test by an aged care worker in Laidley in South East Queensland highlights the risks aged care workers are facing every day they go to work, United Workers…
Aged care workers across Australia are speaking out about the appalling conditions they face while working in aged care, sending a message to employers and politicians: “Thank you is not enough.”
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The Marshall Government’s ban on aged carers working second jobs is a “day of distress” for carers and the residents they care for, United Workers Union Aged Care Director Carolyn Smith said today.
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The devastating impact of aged care workers being banned from two jobs has been revealed in major meetings of SA aged care workers in the last two days.
“We are seeing members who face…
Hasty moves to stop aged care workers from working in multiple aged care facilities in Queensland threaten to hinder efforts to combat the pandemic, United Workers Union Aged Care Director Carolyn Smith said…
PANDEMIC FAILURES IN AGED CARE REVEALED IN SURVEY; WORKERS FEEL ‘UNPREPARED, UNTRAINED, UNSAFE’
Shocking gaps in coronavirus preparations by aged care providers have been revealed in a new national survey of more than 1000…
The following letter was sent to employers on 17 July 2020:
Dear Director
Re: Aged Care Retention Bonus
I am writing on behalf of members who have raised concerns about the retention bonus being paid to…
MEDIA RELEASE Statement from Jo-anne Schofield, National President, United Workers Union: “Many United Workers Union members are award-reliant and are impacted by today’s decision. Many United Workers Union members are cleaners, security guards,…