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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. |
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Campaign resources
Climate Action Information Kit
The ACTU has produced a new climate change information kit made up of four fact sheets to explain to union members and workers the recently-announced package for a price on carbon pollution. more » Flyer on Carbon Tax Climate change is a real challenge more » Papers
Securing A Clean Energy Future
The Australian Government's Climate Change Plan. Read this insightful Greenpeace Report about Australia's wheat industry and how corporations with monopoly control and strong conflicts of interest are calling the shots. more » FAQs
What about household costs for families if there is a carbon tax?
Some of the costs of pollution will be passed on from the large polluting companies to other companies and their customers. Again, unions have been lobbying the government to compensate households. The government has said its compensation plan will cover the costs for low and middle income households in full. Compensation for families is important because working people should not have to pay for the costs of major companies who have been polluting for many years for free. more » Does the carbon tax mean a huge new tax? The affects of the global financial crisis and the extremely high Australian dollar are two factors which are making life today tough for manufacturers. Nonetheless, these are issues we have dealt with before in our history, and which we will deal with again. Putting a cost of between $20 and $30 a tonne on carbon pales in comparison with the impact of the Australian dollar increase from US65 cents to above US$1.09 in the past three years. more » |
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 »
