EA UPDATES
Latest news and updates from across the state
EA Updates
We are frequently updating information regarding enterprise agreements from private and aged care sites across Tasmania so our members can stay informed.
I-Med
A preliminary meeting was held on Tuesday 18 July 2023 with employer representatives. As mentioned, the employer intends to merge three Victorian Agreements and one Tasmanian Agreement to make a single Enterprise Agreement (EA) covering all sites. A further discussion is scheduled for Tuesday 1 August 2023.
Calvary Health Care Tasmania
The employer has not increased its wage offer or addressed member concerns around workloads. As requested by members, the ANMF is lodging a protected action ballot application. The ANMF reminds all members to update their ANMF membership details to make sure their vote counts. Details can be updated by clicking here. It is crucial that your details are correct on our database if you would like to participate in any ballot to take (or not) protected action.
May Shaw Nurses
The ANMF is reviewing the employer’s draft agreement. Following this, the ANMF will hold member meetings to discuss the offer in full. You are encouraged to ask your organiser about any of the details you are not sure about before voting on the EA offer. Alternatively, questions can be raised to the ANMF Member Support Team via email at membersupport@anmftas.org.au.
May Shaw Non-Nurses
The ANMF is reviewing the employer’s draft agreement.
Regis Aged Care
The employer postponed the meeting scheduled for Tuesday 23 May 2023.
Respect Aged Care
The ANMF is meeting with members to endorse the Log of Claims (LoC) for a replacement EA.
Mary Ogilvy Homes
The employer has put forward an offer to members. A couple of further points, for example seeking payment of a ‘buddy’ allowance rather than a meal voucher, have been rejected by the employer. The employer has indicated that they intend to send the draft Enterprise Agreement (EA) out for a vote of employees.
Corumbene Nursing Home
The next EA bargaining meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 9 August 2023 at 1000hrs.
Hobart Day Surgery
The ANMF has sent the endorsed Log of Claims (LoC) to the employer.
Aged Care Deloraine
ANMF members have updated their Log of Claims (LoC) for a replacement Enterprise Agreement (EA).
Eskleigh Foundation
The ANMF is awaiting the employer’s revised draft agreement.
Calvary Aged Care
The ANMF met with the employer on 5 July 2023 to continue the bargaining process. The employer has not yet made a wage offer.
Baptcare
The ANMF has sent the endorsed Log of Claims (LoC) to the employer.
Emmerton Park
The ANMF is preparing a LoC for a replacement Enterprise Agreement (EA).
Melaleuca Home for the Aged
The ANMF attended a bargaining meeting on Tuesday 4 July 2023 for the Nurses EA. An offer has now been received. The ANMF will meet with members on Monday 31 July 2023 to seek direction. The ANMF will provide member feedback to the employer.
Updates correct as at 26 July 2023.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary
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