Nurses and Midwives Inch Towards Industrial Action

Published on March 21, 2024

Victoria’s nurses and midwives have taken their first step towards industrial action as they push for better pay and conditions, against a backdrop of industrial disputes involving other health unions. On March 21, members of the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation’s Victorian branch voted to apply for a protected industrial action ballot at the Fair Work Commission. They rejected an offer of a three percent pay increase across four years and a one-off $1,500 payment for full-time staff. Secretary Lisa Fitzpatrick said too many workers have become casuals due to rostering issues, with the union pushing for measures to incentivise them to stay on full-time....

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