Campaigns
The NSWNMA has several campaigns in action to improve the working lives of our members and to defend our rights at work, including:
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Ratios put patient safety first! |  |
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 The NSW Government has flatly rejected your claim to put patient safety first by improving and extending the nursing ratios system. The O'Farrell Government is also seeking to discount its legislated 2.5 percent annual payrise cap to fund the increase in compulsory superannuation.In response to this rejection, NSWNMA workplace delegates voted to escalate the campaign, demanding the Government revise its offer by May 30.A record 214 NSWNMA branches, representing more than 30,000 public-sector nurses and midwives throughout NSW, have endorsed the NSWNMA's claim. The current Public Health System Nurses & Midwives (State) Award expires on June 30 this year.Ratios put patient safety first - Join the 2013 campaign!» more |
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Organising for safe patient care 2013: Disability nurses deserve better | |
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 Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) nurses working under the Department of Family and Community Services are the first nurses to face sweeping cuts to their awards by the state Liberal/National government. But we are fighting back by starting a campaign for pay parity with nurses in the Public system.What you can do [see Take Action and Campaign Resources below]: sign the petition and let your MP and local newspaper know that people with disability deserve better - disability nurses deserve better pay. Ask your family and friends to do the same.  » more |
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Workers Compensation | |
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In mid-2012, the O'Farrell NSW Government drastically changed the workers compensation law so that many protections were removed - for all workers, regardless of whether they are union members or not. » more | |
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Climate Change and Health | |
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 Climate change will have major consequences for our already overloaded health system and for nurses and nursing. Climate change is a fundamental health issue and the consequences of inaction will be catastrophic. It is important that nurses understand this issue and contribute to finding a solution. » more |
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Because We Care - Aged Care Can't Wait | |
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Make Budget 2012 the aged care budget and ensure quality of care by guaranteeing a minimum number of nurses to residents on every shift. These objectives were achieved with the Living Longer. Living Better aged care package announced by the Federal Government in April 2012 and enacted in the 2012 Budget. The aged care wages Compact was announced by Minister for Ageing Mark Butler on 5 March 2013. Click here to read about the Compact. Scroll down to read the Living Longer Living Better report and also to watch a video account, hosted by Lee Thomas of the ANF, of the long and winding road followed by the Because We Care campaign. » more |
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Time To Act For Better Pay! | |
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A recent survey showed that NSWNA members working in aged care overwhelmingly want:Better pay - Recognition of qualifications - Better work-life balance The Time to Act campaign aims to achieve these things for aged care nurses. It's time to act for better pay and conditions. Join with your colleagues now and help win a fairer go for nurses working in aged care. |
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If you're a nurse or midwife in NSW, then this is your union.
Nurses and midwives must have a strong, active & relevant union to ensure ongoing improvements in their working lives.
Features and Updates
NSWNMA Contest and Promotions 2013
Some of the promotions we are running for members.
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NSWNMA Notice Boards
Has your workplace got one? more »
