Public Sector Updates – North West

North West Regional Hospital (NWRH)

Spencer Clinic Industrial Action Paused

Following the resolution by ANMF members at the Spencer Clinic to commence industrial action on Monday 28 October 2024, by reducing bed numbers to 16 in order to maintain safe staffing, the ANMF can now advise that the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) workplace relations, and people and culture reached out to request an urgent meeting with the ANMF at 1000hrs on Monday 28 October 2024.

As a result of this development, the ANMF is asking members to pause their planned industrial action pending further advice on the outcome of this meeting.

The ANMF remains committed to ensuring that the solutions requested by members at the meeting held on Wednesday 23 October 2024 are addressed. If these solutions are not agreed upon, the industrial action will proceed as planned.

ANMF representatives were in the Spencer Clinic from 1300hrs on Monday 28 October 2024, and they briefed members on the outcome of the meeting at that time.

Members should be congratulated on their resolve and commitment to take action. Securing this urgent meeting is a positive step in the right direction. Further updates will follow.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Mersey Community Hospital (MCH)

The ANMF Welcomes a New Organiser

The ANMF is excited to introduce our newest team member, Kristy Free. Kristy will be covering a new region called Central North. This area includes Primary Health sites in the North and Public Sector sites to the West of Launceston into the North West, encompassing the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH).

Annette Beechey continues in her role as Organiser for the North West. Annette now covers the area from Ulverstone to the West Coast encompassing the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH), as well as King Island.

The ANMF now has additional organisers for our members in the North West. Alongside current ANMF organisers with some additional Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) that will cover aged care in the newly created Central North region.

With the right resources at the right time, the ANMF is committed to ensuring we are here to support you, our members, when you need it most.

Kristy is keen to hear from all MCH members about your current issues, concerns, and any industrial and professional matters you’d like to discuss. This is your chance to tell us about the best times for member meetings and any specific challenges you’re facing.

We’ve created a short survey for you to share your feedback. Please take a moment to complete it by following the link below. Your input is crucial as we continue to strengthen support for MCH members.

Updates are correct as of 30 October 2024.
Authorised by Emily Shepherd, ANMF Tasmanian Branch Secretary