A real plan, on a real timeline.
We are a member led ticket with no affiliation to any political party. Here is what we stand for, and exactly what we will do in our first year and across a full term.
Independent, fair and focused on you
Three principles underneath everything we do.
No political affiliation
We are not affiliated to any political party. We will work with all parties to improve health in NSW, and only ever issue a How to Vote that favours a party where there are iron clad, written commitments.
Fees that match your hours
Look seriously at part time membership fees, as other states already offer, so your cover fits the hours you actually work. And lobby for 100 percent salary sacrifice as an election promise.
Pay that keeps up
Lobby all parties for a cost of living adjustment for NSW nurses and midwives, and push for automatic adjustments when CPI outpaces pay rises.
What we will do in our first year
Concrete changes members will feel quickly, delivered by reorganising the union around its members.
An organiser in every district
At least one organiser per Local Health District, achieved by changing the internal structures of the union.
More safety officers
Increase the number of Work Health and Safety officers by at least 50 percent, with a focus on safety in health care from day one.
Answers within two hours
Change the member support system so members get a response to their concerns within two working hours, and know the next steps in that time.
Payslip checks on site
Union staff on site checking payslips so every allowance is paid correctly, extended to aged care facilities and private hospitals by reading across agreements.
Honest affiliations
Review all NSWNMA affiliate memberships so member fees are not funding political organisations or overseas associations that do not directly benefit nurses and midwives.
Our four year plan
Deeper reforms to make the union more democratic and more accountable to its members.
One member, one vote
We will push to move the union to one member, one vote, because it is simply more democratic. Every member's voice, counted equally.
Two term limits
Two term limits on executive positions, including Council, General Secretary and President. Regular branches are not affected.
Councillors chosen by district
Councillors selected by Local Health District, so every part of NSW has a real voice at the table.
Childcare where you work
Childcare centres built into new public hospital builds, something the NSWNMA will lobby governments to deliver.
Stand with us
If you are a member of the NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association, your voice and your vote are how this changes. Add your name and we will keep you posted.