Branch Beat
Paid time for union activity will boost member engageme...
July 30, 2026
Union Delegate Activity Time (UDAT) is now a part of our Public Health System Award and gives members access to leave for union duties. The rollout of UDAT is progressing across the public health sector. It is a significant win that recognises the role of branch officials carrying out union activity. UDAT may be used…
16 days ago
Branch Beat
Paid time for union activity will boost member engageme...
July 30, 2026
Union Delegate Activity Time (UDAT) is now a part of our Public Health System Award…
Branch Beat
Branch Beat: Workplace branch is a platform for success
May 29, 2026
Nurses at Shoalhaven Place Care Community on the NSW South Coast were surprised and dismayed…
Branch Beat
Branch Beat: Branch officials now paid for some of thei...
April 1, 2026
Elected officials of NSWNMA branches in the public health system are now entitled to paid…
Branch Beat
Starting a Union branch is easy – and essential
February 4, 2026
In 2024, the NSWNMA blocked an attempt by Calvary Riverina management to replace night-time security…
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Branch Beat: Winning the battle of numbers
December 4, 2025
Winning an adequately staffed, safer workplace sometimes comes down to a battle of numbers. NSWNMA…
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Branch beat: Creating a ‘safe space’ for staff to a...
October 2, 2025
Employees of Mercy Health will get substantial back pay after a NSWNMA branch official and…
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Closing beds to protect patients and staff
August 1, 2025
Closing beds on a severely understaffed ward is an option open to members when management…
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Branch Beat: Say ‘No’ to unsafe work
May 30, 2025
In New South Wales, all workers have a legal right to refuse to work in…
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Stay safe on social media
April 6, 2025
Members have the right to talk about industrial and political matters on social media. But…