Monthly Archives: October 2011

Qantas planes will be back in the air from today.

Posted on October 31, 2011 by NU_admin

Qantas must immediately resume flying its planes following Fair Work Australia’s decision early this morning to terminate the airline’s industrial action, says the ACTU. ACTU Secretary Jeff Lawrence said Qantas CEO Alan Joyce now had no excuse not to restart … Continue reading →

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‘Occupy Together’ Rally in Sydney!

Posted on October 29, 2011 by NU_admin

The resistance around the world against corrupt governments and the devastating effects of the global financial crisis has exposed the realities of the world in which we live. We live in a world where the 1% that created the financial … Continue reading →

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Join Sydney Hospital in celebrating 200 years on Sunday.

Posted on October 28, 2011 by NU_admin

Sydney Hospital is celebrating 200 years of history on Sunday! Sydney Hospital has been on its present site in Sydney’s historic Macquarie Street since 1811 and is Australia’s first hospital. It is also home to the first nursing school in Australia. … Continue reading →

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Tips for surviving the night shift

Posted on October 27, 2011 by NU_admin

Night shift can play havoc with your sleep patterns. For nurses juggling shift work and busy lives, here’s what you can do to make sure you maximise your quantity and quality of sleep. Research shows the average night shift worker … Continue reading →

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Unions launch new inquiry into ‘insecure’ work

Posted on October 26, 2011 by NU_admin

Are you a casual nurse? Have you worked on a casual contract in the past? How did it affect your budgeting and finances? Workers will have the opportunity to share their stories about the impact of casual and contract employment … Continue reading →

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