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Last day for submissions to workers compensation inquiry - 17 May 2012
The O'Farrell Government has established a Parliamentary Inquiry into the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme. Submissions can be made by anyone. If you have suffered a workers compensation injury, we urge you to write to the Inquiry and tell them about your experience. Submissions must be made by 17 May 2012.> more
The O'Farrell Government has established a Parliamentary Inquiry into the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme. Submissions can be made by anyone. If you have suffered a workers compensation injury, we urge you to write to the Inquiry and tell them about your experience. Submissions must be made by 17 May 2012.> more
Come out in force in these new scrubs - 16 May 2012They will be available to order online from Friday 18 May.> more
Time running out for nurses and midwives to renew registration by 31 May - 16 May 2012
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (the Board) today urged those nurses and midwives who have yet to renew their registration, which is due 31 May, to renew online and on time.> more
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (the Board) today urged those nurses and midwives who have yet to renew their registration, which is due 31 May, to renew online and on time.> more
Confronting the risk and tackling the challenge of insecure work - 16 May 2012
Address by Brian Howe, AO,Chair of the Independent Inquiry into Insecure Work in Australia, ACTU Congress Day Two, Wednesday, 16 May 2012. > more
Address by Brian Howe, AO,Chair of the Independent Inquiry into Insecure Work in Australia, ACTU Congress Day Two, Wednesday, 16 May 2012. > more
Opening Address ACTU Congress Jeff Lawrence - 15 May 2012
Every three years unionists from around Australia, representing workers from every industry, every sector, representing men, women, migrants, Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander peoples come together and we debate what matters to working people, their families, and their communities. > more
Every three years unionists from around Australia, representing workers from every industry, every sector, representing men, women, migrants, Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander peoples come together and we debate what matters to working people, their families, and their communities. > more
Picnic - buses! - 15 May 2012
It is time to act for better pay - and the NSWNA is hosting a free picnic for all aged care nurses so everyone can show their support and hear an update on progress for better pay for aged care nurses. Limited free bus travel is available, see below.> more
It is time to act for better pay - and the NSWNA is hosting a free picnic for all aged care nurses so everyone can show their support and hear an update on progress for better pay for aged care nurses. Limited free bus travel is available, see below.> more
Unions for Transfusions Nepean - 15 May 2012Unions for Transfusions Nepean was launched at Nepean Hospital last Wednesday 9 May.> more
Survey: Injured Workers Support Network - 15 May 2012
This survey is from the Injured Workers Support Network, to gather information about the circumstances many workers face as a result of injury or illness in the workplace.> more
This survey is from the Injured Workers Support Network, to gather information about the circumstances many workers face as a result of injury or illness in the workplace.> more
Rights at work for injured workers - 14 May 2012
Barry O'Farrell says he intends to make significant changes to the Workers Compensation system but has refused to reveal the exact nature of those changes. A report by accounting company Pricewaterhouse Coopers to the Government recommends drastically cutting entitlements for injured workers.> more
Barry O'Farrell says he intends to make significant changes to the Workers Compensation system but has refused to reveal the exact nature of those changes. A report by accounting company Pricewaterhouse Coopers to the Government recommends drastically cutting entitlements for injured workers.> more
Picnic! Time to Act for Better Pay in aged care - 10 May 2012All aged care nurses and friends are warmly invited to come along to our free picnic in Hyde Park, Sydney, Friday, 18 May, 11.30am - 1.30pm. It's time to show that aged care nurses are serious about getting better pay.> more
Happy International Nurses' Day! - 10 May 2012This year's International Nurses Day theme is: Closing the Gap - From Evidence to Action.> more
ANF welcomes aged care funding in Budget - 9 May 2012
The Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) says the Gillard Government has delivered on its commitment to fix Australia's under-resourced aged care sector in its second term - with its Budget announcement of a $3.7 billion reform package.> more
The Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) says the Gillard Government has delivered on its commitment to fix Australia's under-resourced aged care sector in its second term - with its Budget announcement of a $3.7 billion reform package.> more
Unions for Transfusions - Penrith campaign launch - 9 May 2012
Penrith Community Unions will today officially join the Unions for Transfusions campaign, with the local launch of the campaign being held at Nepean Hospital this afternoon (2.30pm outside the Lecture Theatre). Unions NSW is running the Unions for Transfusions campaign in an attempt to significantly lift the number of NSW people regularly donating blood over the next 12 months. > more
Penrith Community Unions will today officially join the Unions for Transfusions campaign, with the local launch of the campaign being held at Nepean Hospital this afternoon (2.30pm outside the Lecture Theatre). Unions NSW is running the Unions for Transfusions campaign in an attempt to significantly lift the number of NSW people regularly donating blood over the next 12 months. > more
Jobs, rights, fairness and equality on the agenda as unions prepare for 2012 ACTU Congress - 9 May 2012
Better protections for workers exercising their rights, a more balanced bargaining system and a range of improvements to economic and workplace conditions to help deliver secure jobs are all at the heart of a dynamic agenda for Australian unions leading into next week's ACTU Congress.> more
Better protections for workers exercising their rights, a more balanced bargaining system and a range of improvements to economic and workplace conditions to help deliver secure jobs are all at the heart of a dynamic agenda for Australian unions leading into next week's ACTU Congress.> more
Government takes important steps towards creating a fairer Australia with 2012 Budget: unions - 9 May 2012
Responding to the 2012 Federal Budget, ACTU President Ged Kearney said: "The 2012-13 Federal Budget will help shape a fairer Australia, through a more progressive tax system, better assistance for low and middle income earners and protection for jobs in struggling businesses.> more
Responding to the 2012 Federal Budget, ACTU President Ged Kearney said: "The 2012-13 Federal Budget will help shape a fairer Australia, through a more progressive tax system, better assistance for low and middle income earners and protection for jobs in struggling businesses.> more
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