HACSU - Tasmania's Largest and Strongest Union

The Health and Community Services Union – or HACSU for short – represents workers in public and private hospitals, paramedic workers, the aged care sector, disability care sector, and community services across Tasmania.

HACSU is the Tasmanian branch of the Health Services Union (HSU) - a growing national movement of over 100,000 members strong.

In Tasmania, over 11,000 members are a part of HACSU, working together to fight for improved wages and conditions, safer workplaces, and more secure working rights.

Are you working in the health industry and aren’t a member yet? Click here to find out more about joining a strong movement that is helping to improve working conditions for thousands of Tasmanian workers.

Strength in Unity

Fighting for your rights

HACSU is comprised of people just like you – incredible individuals striving and fighting for better conditions and working environments.

History teaches us that only if we unite can these outcomes occur, and our membership has been a cornerstone of our success.

It’s never been more important to be part of a union, and there is no better time than now to join HACSU.

Become a Member of HACSU Today

Together we win

For over a century, we have been fighting for workers’ rights in the health sector in Tasmania, and we couldn’t have done it without people like you.

Click below to find out more about how to become a part of HACSU, as well as the benefits of a HACSU membership.

News & media

Latest news

HACSU rings alarm at progress to address ramping at the RHH

Posted on 25/07/2024

HACSU raises serious concerns about the implementation of the ambulance offload (ramping) procedure at the RHH.

Virtus bargaining update

Posted on 24/07/2024

Here's the latest as bargaining continues with Virtus.

Mosaic: do you know your entitlement to paid parental leave?

Posted on 22/07/2024

Here are the entitlements employees have to paid parental leave under the Mosaic Agreement.

Light at the end of the tunnel regarding SECC underpayments

Posted on 22/07/2024

TDN advise they have now completed the investigation.

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