Union members are this week planning state-wide activities as part of their campaign to secure better wages and conditions.  The campaign activities for this week will culminate in a lunchtime event outside the Spring Hill Office Complex (SHOC), the department's biggest workplace.

Union delegates and officials have consistently put the position to the government that members should not have to repay money that is an alleged overpayment back to QHealth if they could not get accurate data, or if they were in fact owed money by QHealth.

In further meetings between union representatives and QHealth over the last week the Minister for Health, Geoff Wilson, intervened and has made a new offer with a proposed resolution to some problems regarding the overpayments recovery process.

What has been proposed is that Unions and QHealth sign up to a "Heads of Agreement" document. As union members we need to hear what you think about the proposal so that delegates can let the Minister know what you think.

Your Health Council delegates have considered this proposal and are seeking your views on whether it should be endorsed.

Meetings will be held around the State next week give members a chance to have their voice heard. The following meetings have already been arranged:

Monday 18th July

10.30am QE11 2B conference room
12:00pm (Noon) QHSS Auditorium
1.30pm PAH Auditorium
2.00pm TPCH Education Centre Auditorium

Tuesday 19th July

10.00am Nambour Hospital Auditorium
10.00am Gold Coast Hospital Education Centre room 6 & 7
10.30am Ipswich Hospital Auditorium
12.00pm (Noon) Redlands Hospital conference room 1 & 2

Wednesday 20th July

10.00am Redcliffe Hospital Education Centre Lecture Room 2
12.00pm (Noon) Caboolture Hospital Library reading room
1.30pm Logan Hospital conference room 1A&B

Thursday 21st July

11am Cairns hospital - Childbirth Education Room 2nd floor C Block
1.30pm Royal Brisbane Hospital auditorium

Meetings are also being arranged in the major regional hospitals and the time and place of those meetings will be announced as soon as possible.

For Health centres not listed, if members and delegates would like to hold meetings a copy of the proposed Heads of Agreement and meeting notes can be downloaded here.

Any feedback should be provided by 5pm Thursday, 21 July to health@qpsu.org.au.

We look forward to hearing your views, as a union we will then put the majority decision back to the Minister.

Payroll Heads of Agreement proposal

We are stronger together. And we need to be if we are going to get through these negotiations with QIMR and get decent outcomes.

We are stronger together. And we need to be if we are going to get through these negotiations with Queensland Health and get decent outcomes.

The next few days are critical as you have your say about your wages and conditions and we decide on the next steps in our campaign for a fair wage rise for all TMR workers.

Queensland Health: Proposal for Overpayments Recovery

Union delegates and officials have consistently put the position to the government that members should not have to repay money to QHealth if they could not get accurate data, or if they were in fact owed money by QHealth.

AHPRA - on time registration    

All members are reminded that AHPRA registration was due by 30th June and should note that non-renewals will be removed from the register on 31st July. We understand that renewals can be processed online and enquiries can be directed to 1300 419 495.

With over 40,000 members, your new union is one of the largest unions in Queensland, covering workers in all areas of Queensland from both the public and the private sectors.

Your union will continue to have the most significant resources for public sector bargaining of any union in the country. You will still have access to industrial advice and support by calling 1800 177 244.

With these resources and a single strong union, we have the tools we need to make sure that we are running our own race and not just reacting to the agendas of others.

Workers in Queensland are stronger than ever now that your new union is a reality.

To find out more about your new union, see About.

If you need industrial assistance, you can call 1800 277 244 or use the form available here (coming very soon).

Congratulations on being a part of one of Queensland’s largest and strongest unions .