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The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Tasmanian Branch (ANMF) conducted a survey of members currently working in the Private Sector, gathering their experiences of working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • 94 members completed this survey.
  • 45% felt their workplace had prepared sufficiently for the current situation, 55% did not.
  • 82% indicated they were aware of their employers COVID-19 management plan.
  • 60% indicated that they did not have appropriate donning or doffing stations at their workplace.
  • Majority of members had not been fit tested for a mask or had been fit tested but not provided with a suitable mask.

72% of members from this survey indicated they were not aware of any paid pandemic leave provided by the employer and 52% were not aware of the Commonwealth Pandemic Leave available to all workers. Information regarding this payment was issued to all members on 14 January 2022. For clarity answers to the following FAQs from the survey responses may assist members

Please click here to read the full response.

Updates correct as at 1 February 2022.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary

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Member Support Team: The ANMF Tasmanian Branch is 8000 plus members strong! Supporting nurses, midwives, and care workers as the only union in Tasmania employing nurses and care workers to represent members. This is why our Organisers and Member Support Team are uniquely positioned to understand your experiences, represent you in your workplace, and offer industrial advice that’s relevant to you. Please contact our Member Support Team if you need workplace support, would like to discuss any matters or raise a concern. Alternatively, you can send an email outlining your concerns to our team - membersupport@anmftas.org.au. Email is the preferred and fastest way of contacting the team, however if your matter is urgent, please phone (03) 6223 6777 or 1800 001 241 if you are outside of Hobart.
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