Melissa works in ED

“Being a nurse used to give me happiness, pride and a sense of purpose; now, this profession has me feeling inferior, neglected, abused and taken for granted.

After our first strike in February, I realised I was not alone; my story was one of thousands across the state. At the first strike, nurses finally spoke up – with thousands walking off. We realised it was time we used our power as a union to demand better working conditions for ourselves and better healthcare for the people of NSW.

However, I wonder why the current government refuses to listen to real experts. They continue to ignore our cry for help. Even after three strikes, the Liberal government refuses to acknowledge the unsafe staffing our state is facing.

So, my question to you, Brad Hazzard and Dominic Perrottet, is how the hell do you sleep at night? How can you deliberately refuse to listen to the nurses and midwives on the floor, even after hearing all our heartbreaking stories?

I assure you we will not hesitate to walk off the job consistently until you give us what we desperately need. We will not stop fighting for our patients and colleagues.”