Win for Aboriginal health workers

Date: 13 November 2002

Aboriginal health workers will get an $18 pay rise after a victory in the Industrial Relations Commission for the Health Services Union of Australia.

The HSUA successfully argued against an employer claim that the pay rise not go ahead.
A full bench of the IRC rejected the bid by the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation and backdated the increase to September 6.
HSUA national secretary Craig Thomson said that while it was pleasing the IRC had approved the pay rise he was concerned about the underfunding of Aboriginal health organisations that led them to oppose the increase.
''The Federal Government must ensure this pay rise does not lead to cuts in services. There should be additional funding provided to allow them to pay it.
''This $18 increase was granted in the national wage case for low-paid award workers and it is much needed by members of the union''.

For further information

Contact:	Mark Robinson
Union:	Health Services Union of Australia
Phone:	039 341 3330
Contact Mobile:	0439 411774

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