Health and Community Services Union

The DHS have now finally agreed to make the biometric finger scan associated with the proposed 'Roster and Attendance' system voluntary for all current staff. Current staff not wishing to participate in this system will be provided an alternative pin number system. Staff will effectively be able to choose which login system they prefer to use, thus alleviating the tensions felt by a number of members about such a system.

The HACSU campaign arising from the resolution passed at last years Statewide delegates meeting opposing Biometric scanning and calling for wider consultation. HACSU delegates have been working through the detail of the proposed system to resolve the concerns and issues of members.

While Biometric Scanning has been a threshold issue, there are a range of matters which HACSU has been seeking to obtain clear commitments to; including ensuring that the system will deliver the promised payroll and record keeping improvements and reduction in House supervisor workload.

Statewide Report Back Meeting

HACSU has determined to hold a statewide report back meeting of delegates. The meeting will hear a full report back on all issues and determine the Unions position.

Date: Tuesday April 13th.

Time: from 12.30 – 2.30pm.

Venue: Victorian Trades Hall Council, crn Lygon and Victoria Streets, Carlton.

The DHS has agreed to provide those delegates who are rostered on duty with paid time release, including traveling time. All delegates are asked to make the effort to attend this meeting to participate in the discussion and decision making process. If you are rostered to work, please advise your line supervisor that you need time release and backfilling of your position if necessary.

Please contact Lisa White, Project Officer should you have any queries on 9340 4100 or lisaw@hacsu.asn.au.