HACSU Women's Network

13/08/2024

This is a huge win for the campaign to end NDAs — all thanks to the sustained activism of union members like you!

MEDIA RELEASE: Victorian Government commits to nation-leading laws to restrict the use of NDAs for workplace sexual harassment

05/08/2024

We Are Union - Women are hosting a free talk by Nina Jankowicz — globally renowned disinformation expert and author of the essential handbook for fighting online harassment, 'How to Be a Woman Online'.

Learn how to survive online abuse and harassment, and how to fight back! Register now!

Writer and researcher Nina Jankowicz in conversation with Van Badham and Wil Stracke on How to Be a Woman Online - fighting back against online harassment and abuse.

31/07/2024

Fantastic to see Kate Marshall continuing the fight for paid Reproductive Health Leave in her new role at the HSU!

National Senior Assistant Secretary Kate Marshall is only day two in the new role and isn't wasting any time pushing for improved working conditions for all Australians. Today Kate spoke at the Senate Committee hearing on issues related to menopause and perimenopause.

When asked why we were broadening the HSU's campaign to ‘Reproductive Health Leave’ as opposed to just menopause/perimenopause leave, Kate had this to say:

“We know that menopause isn’t the only reason why women take a substantive amount of time off work - people were taking leave for things like IVF, endometriosis, polycystic o***y syndrome - and we also went even broader, the HSU policy also covers men’s reproductive health, so things like vasectomies, prostate checks."

"We really wanted to level the playing field and ensure that everyone’s reproductive health was being cared for without loss of pay and entitlements.”

29/07/2024

The Victorian Government's women's pain survey closes this Wednesday!

Share your experiences of pain as a patient, a healthcare worker, or both and help to improve the quality of care for women and girls across Victoria.

Click below to get started.

Women face real and enduring challenges when seeking care and support for pain. We want this to change, and our first step is to ask you about it.

10/07/2024

Tickets are on sale for this year's Women's Rights at Work Conference — 23 August at Trades Hall, Carlton 💪

Open to all women, gender diverse, and non-binary workers, it's a great opportunity to come together, learn new skills, and build solidarity and collective power!

Join union women and gender diverse folks for Womens Rights at Work Conference 2024.

03/07/2024

Happy new financial year!

Government paid parental leave has now increased to 22 weeks — thanks union members like you!

25/06/2024

🚨 HACSU's 2024 Women's Plan is here! 🚨

We're pushing for real change for working women, including:
• Pregnancy loss leave
• 12 days paid reproductive health leave
• Action against workplace violence
• Support for women of all ages

Read our full plan and join us in the fight for workplace equality:

HACSU proudly presents our 2024 Women's Plan, a comprehensive strategy aimed at advancing gender equality in the workplace and addressing crucial issues affecting working women in health and community services.

25/03/2024

It's great to see some familiar HACSU faces at the 40 year anniversary celebration for the Anna Stewart Memorial Project!

Here's to many more years of strong women unionists! 💥

ASMP 40 Year Anniversary Celebration:
Last week we celebrated the 40 Year Anniversary of the Anna Stewart Memorial Project in Victoria. More than 1000 women have completed the project over the past 40 years with some going on to become secretaries and leaders in their unions. Anna Stewart was a trailblaiser feminist and unionist who tragically died aged 36, her legacy has been memorialised through the project and the women who have completed it.

28/02/2024

It's throwback Thursday and as we approach International Women's Day, we've been thinking about this great 2021 article from Wil Stracke about the history of women workers in Victoria!

We used to acknowledge the day as International Working Women’s Day, but no longer.

21/02/2024

Join us for the Union Women Stay Out — raising money and awareness for women experiencing homelessness!

The superannuation gender pay gap is real, and it's pushing older women into homelessness. On International Working Women’s Day 2024, union women are taking a stand against this. Stay out with us, raise funds, and make a difference!

We will be staying out at Victorian Trades Hall Council with the AMWU Victoria, CFMEU Vic-Tas and McAuley to raise money and awareness for women experiencing homelessness. More specifically, we'll be raising awareness about the superannuation gender pay gap and how this is a major driver of increasing numbers of women becoming homeless.

📅 WHEN: 6:00 PM, 8th March - 9:00 AM, 9th March
📍 WHERE: Victorian Trades Hall Council
👩 WHO: Women 18+ Years

Register: https://buff.ly/3utrKp6
Donate: https://buff.ly/3w6lrIo

12/02/2024

If you’re a woman HACSU member who has experienced chronic or acute pain, complete our short survey below and let your voice be heard!

Your response will help to inform HACSU's submission to the Victorian Government's inquiry into women's pain.

We're asking our women members about their experience of pain in the workplace. Complete our short survey and let your voice be heard!

08/02/2024

Registrations are now open for the Women's Rights at Work Festival 2024, March 7-25!💪

Trades Hall are hosting a range of different events celebrating women's place in the union movement and looking forward towards the future of feminism!

Check out what's on offer and sign up today!

Women's Rights at Work Fest 2024: Leaders of Our Movement. Calendar of events