Ramsay Health Care Enterprise Negotiations
Ramsay to Commence Bargaining
The HWU has now begun bargaining for the next Ramsay Enterprise Agreement. This Agreement will determine the future pay rates and conditions for all staff.
The Health Workers Union are the union representing Ramsay employees including:
Healthcare and Allied Services
Allied Health Assistant
Anaesthetic Technician
Instrument Technician
Laboratory Assistant
Personal Care Assistant
Assistant in Nursing
Pharmacy Technician
Theatre Technician
Support Services
Laundry Hand or Operator
Cleaner or Housekeeper
Head Chef or Food Services Supervisor
Cook or Chef
Food Services Assistant / Kitchen Hand
Gardener
Storeperson
Maintenance / Handyperson
Security Officer
General Services Supervisor
Administrative and Management
Clerk
Receptionist
Typist
Secretary
Clerical Supervisor
Managers
Interpreters
The first step in this process is to develop a Log of Claims; this is a list of everything that Ramsay employees want to see in their next Enterprise Agreement.
To help us understand what the key issues are, we need the feedback from Ramsay employees by taking part in the below survey.
The Health Workers Union will seek improvements for both pay and conditions at work as part of the bargaining process.
Why should I participate in this survey?
Your participation in this survey will help develop a Log of Claims that reflects workers concerns at Ramsay. Your participation will help ensure:
1. Voice and Representation: It gives you a chance to voice your opinions, concerns, and preferences regarding your workplace conditions. Your input contributes to the negotiation process, ensuring that your needs and those of your colleagues are heard and considered.
2. Improved Working Conditions: By sharing your feedback, you have a direct impact on the development of the Log of Claims. This can lead to better working conditions, increased benefits, and fairer employment terms, benefiting you and your coworkers.
3. Collective Bargaining Power: When employees participate in surveys and collaborate on a Log of Claims, it strengthens the collective bargaining power of the workforce. Negotiating as a united front is more effective in achieving favourable outcomes.
4. Transparency: Participating in the survey can lead to a more transparent negotiation process. When everyone’s concerns and priorities are documented and addressed, it helps build trust between employees and management.
5. Legal Protections: In Australia, participating in enterprise bargaining activities is protected by labor laws, ensuring that you cannot be penalised for taking part in the process. This provides job security while you actively engage in shaping your workplace’s future.
6. Personal Benefits: By participating and fighting for better outcomes from Enterprise Bargaining you can have greater job satisfaction, better work-life balance, increased financial security and ultimately better overall well-being.
Participating in this survey to develop a Log of Claims for the next Ramsay Enterprise agreement empowers you to have your say and contribute to better work environment, better pay conditions and a more equitable and productive workplace.