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Nurses seen as most ethical and honest

Posted on June 1, 2012 by NU_admin

A telephone survey conducted in early May had the nursing profession topping the list as being perceived as the most ethical and honest in Australia – for the eighteenth year in a row. Nurses were viewed this way by 90 percent of … Continue reading →

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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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Stop the attack on Worker’s Compensation

Posted on May 22, 2012 by NU_admin

Watch NSWNA General-Secretary Brett Holmes’ message to members about the O’Farrell government’s threatened cuts to worker’s compensation. Holmes appeals to nurses to come out for the rally on June 13 at Parliament House. Scroll down to watch the video message. Will you … 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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