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Australia becomes world leader in protecting workers’...
December 2, 2024
The nation’s union movement has welcomed Australia becoming the first country in the Asia-Pacific region, and among the first globally, to ratify all 10 fundamental International Labour Organisation (ILO) Conventions. …
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Career
Nurses and midwives helping deliver new models of healt...
The recommendations of the ‘Unleashing the Potential of our Health…
21 days ago
Unions
No deal struck: Nurses and midwives call a second 24 ho...
Public sector nurses and midwives across NSW will go on…
25 days ago
Unions
Healthscope nurses and midwives walk off the job
Nurses and midwives have kicked off a campaign against foreign-owned…
27 days ago
Students
Fee-free TAFE to help fix skills shortages in nursing a...
The country’s largest union, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation…
28 days ago
Work
New visa reforms to help curb worker exploitation
New visa reforms introduced by the federal government have been…
29 days ago
Education
Increased need for Specialist Midwives
Choosing a career in midwifery is not just a professional…
2 days ago
Professional Issues
Career
Nurses and midwives helping deliver new models of healt...
November 11, 2024
The recommendations of the ‘Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce’ Scope of Practice Review’ Final Report (‘Report’), allowing highly-trained nurses, midwives and allied health professionals to best utilise their…
21 days ago
Students
Fee-free TAFE to help fix skills shortages in nursing a...
November 4, 2024
The country’s largest union, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF), has welcomed the Albanese Government’s commitment to expanding fee-free TAFE courses. ANMF Federal Secretary…
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Midwifery
National workforce report highlights bleak future for N...
October 23, 2024
Australia’s midwifery crisis has been laid bare in a national workforce report, prompting the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) to reiterate calls on state and federal governments, and private…
9 days ago
Private Sector
Strike wave follows latest Ramsay ‘No’ vote
October 11, 2024
Ramsay Health Care nurses in NSW hold historic work stoppages for higher wages and safer staffing. Ramsay nurses and midwives across NSW have taken their…
Midwifery
In midwifery, relationships matter
Aged Care
Union campaign wins better Opal deal
Workplace Issues
Unions
Australia becomes world leader in protecting workers’...
December 2, 2024
The nation’s union movement has welcomed Australia becoming the first country in the Asia-Pacific region, and among the first globally, to ratify all 10 fundamental International Labour Organisation (ILO) Conventions. …
Today
Unions
No deal struck: Nurses and midwives call a second 24 ho...
November 7, 2024
Public sector nurses and midwives across NSW will go on strike for 24 hours next week, after talks between the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association…
Social Justice & Action
Member Stories
Ramsay nurses stand up, fight back
October 11, 2024
When I chose to become a registered nurse, I was certain my path would involve making positive changes and impacting the lives of the most vulnerable. What I didn’t anticipate…
21 days ago
Member Stories
Engage your local MP
October 11, 2024
I am a Registered Nurse of 20 years. Like many others across the state, our small semi-rural hospital is in trouble. Located in the upper…
Member Stories
A guide to meeting your MP!
Member Stories
Historic action at Opal
Life
Work
New visa reforms to help curb worker exploitation
November 3, 2024
New visa reforms introduced by the federal government have been lauded as a step towards improving migrant worker rights in Australia. Two pilots have been launched recently – a Workplace…
29 days ago
Work
Gender equity at work is a union issue
October 11, 2024
Men and women want respect, security and the ability to manage work and care – but are they getting it? Australian men are better paid…
Editorial
Editorial
We’re not going away, Premier
October 11, 2024
A statewide strike and large, dynamic rallies have shown Chris Minns and his government our resolve as we pursue a just and deserved pay rise. Kogarah didn’t know what hit it. On September 10, a tsunami of nurses and midwives from all of Sydney’s main metropolitan hospitals converged on the…
21 days ago
Editorial
Value us and our vital work!
August 2, 2024
After the devastation of COVID-19 and the suppression of pay through a decade-long, coercive cap on wages, it is time to rebuild our public health system, starting with some respect for the workforce. Our fight for a 15 per cent pay rise has escalated with more than 50 rallies held…
Editorial
And we’re off!
The rollout of ratios has started with EDs at Liverpool and Royal North Shore Hospitals…
Editorial
Working for better pay on multiple fronts
Pay has been lagging behind the soaring cost of living. It’s time to fix this.…
Editorial
A foundation but more to do
The rollout of ratios is complex and at every step we will need to be…