Attention members working in some aged care sites and/or GP practices

Yolanda Zarins2019-06-26T14:58:59+10:00June 26th, 2019|

If your employment is NOT under an Agreement and/or you are on the minimum wage (including Modern Award) you may soon receive a pay increase. As of Monday 1 July 2019, the national minimum wage will increase by 3 per cent. The decision, handed down by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) on 30 May 2019, will affect 2.2 million Australian [...]

Yolanda Zarins2019-06-26T12:44:04+10:00June 26th, 2019|

[siteorigin_widget class="Tribe_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]PRIVATE AND AGED CARE SECTOR ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS UPDATE (NORTH WEST REGION) Baptcare Karingal Community Care The ballot closes at midday on 27 June 2019. Emmerton Park The agreement was made when a majority of employees approved it at ballot.  The employer will now lodge the agreement with the Fair Work Commission for approval. Health Care North West Private Hospital [...]

Yolanda Zarins2019-06-26T12:41:13+10:00June 26th, 2019|

[siteorigin_widget class="Tribe_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]PRIVATE AND AGED CARE SECTOR ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS UPDATE (SOUTHERN REGION) Hobart Clinic The employer has agreed to bargain for a separate nurses agreement. Huon Regional Care The ANMF is meeting with members to discuss their options in response to delays in the bargaining process. Mary Ogilvy Home The employer has applied to the Fair Work Commission for approval of [...]

Yolanda Zarins2019-06-26T12:38:55+10:00June 26th, 2019|

[siteorigin_widget class="Tribe_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]PRIVATE AND AGED CARE SECTOR ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS UPDATE (NORTHERN REGION) Eskleigh Nurses The employer is reviewing its offer following the change in management. Japara The employer has lodged the agreement in the Fair Work Commission for approval. Medea Park The ANMF met with the employer on 25 June 2019.  The ANMF is awaiting a response from the employer. Toosey [...]

Yolanda Zarins2019-06-26T12:36:44+10:00June 26th, 2019|

[siteorigin_widget class="Tribe_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]PRIVATE AND AGED CARE SECTOR ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS UPDATE (STATEWIDE) Bolton Clark The employer intends to stop negotiating with the ANMF and put its proposed agreement out to ballot.  The ANMF has written to the employer asking for more bargaining meetings to be scheduled. Calvary Health Care Tasmania The first bargaining meeting has been scheduled for 9 July 2019. Diagnostic [...]

Yolanda Zarins2019-06-26T12:25:08+10:00June 26th, 2019|

[siteorigin_widget class="WP_Widget_Media_Image"][/siteorigin_widget]Aged Care Update: Royal Commission 26 June 2019 The Sydney hearing of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety in May focused on people living with dementia in residential aged care facilities.  Witnesses gave evidence on a number of issues, including inadequate staffing ratios and the disconnect between decision makers and the people ‘at the coal face’ [...]