Action led by the Health Services Union has led the Fair Work Commission to agree on a number of changes to working practices which will improve the working conditions for home care and disability workers.
The Fair Work Commission agreed with the HSU and other unions on a raft of proposed changes to the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS Award).”
Some of these key changes include:
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