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AINs caring for the frail aged earn less than shop assistants.

Posted on May 30, 2012 by NU_admin

Thousands of nurses, working at for-profit aged care facilities, are demanding that employers improve their wages and career opportunities, especially after the Federal Government’s recent decision to make $1.2 billion available from 2013 for better wages, working conditions, career and … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Walk Together

Posted on May 28, 2012 by NU_admin

At 1pm on June 23, in more than 10 capital cities and regional centres across Australia, thousands of Australians will walk in unity, symbolically expressing the positive future we dream of for our communities and nation. Walk Together is an opportunity … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: A Nurse’s Story About Workers Compensation

Posted on May 24, 2012 by NU_admin

The trade union movement’s campaign against cuts to workers compensation ramps up a notch this week, with the launch of TV and radio advertisements and the announcement of a major rally. The creative animation ad will air on major commercial TV … Continue reading →

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ANF launches online aged care training room

Posted on May 23, 2012 by NU_admin

The Australian Nursing Federation have once again shown their commitment to older Australians and the nurses who care for them by offering aged and community care nurses a total solution to meeting their continuing professional development requirements for national registration. … Continue reading →

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Workers Compensation – You SHOULD Be Covered, Right?

Posted on May 21, 2012 by NU_admin

We have to work. And accidents happen. Should you get hurt at work, you expect to get paid until you get better. You definitely expect that any medical bills arising from your injury will be covered. Under the O’Farrell Government’s … Continue reading →

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