The QNMU has been advised by the Chief Health Officer that health care workers are required to not attend work for a minimum of five days after testing positive for COVID-19. Read more
QNMU Executive Council has endorsed formal feedback to Queensland Health about its proposal to remove the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Our proposal outlines numerous concerns that we are calling on QH to address. Read more
The Queensland Government has announced that Queensland Health will undertake consultation on removing employee COVID-19 vaccination requirements. Read more
QNMU backpay win for onsite RATs Read more
The Queensland Government has extended its Pandemic Leave entitlement for employees of Queensland Health to at least 30 June 2023, thanks to pressure by the QNMU. Read more
At the request of the QNMU, Queensland Health (QH) has agreed to extend the cut off for staff to take their additional two days’ COVID Reward Leave to 31 March 2023. Read more
As we head into our usual winter flu season, it’s critical that we do not become complacent and that we continue to follow the health advice when it comes to COVID-19. Read more
Harbour Quays Aged Care members celebrated a backpay win in May after management agreed to pay them for time spent taking pre-shift rapid antigen tests (RATs). Read more
Queensland Health has released a new version of its Managing Healthcare Workers Exposed to or With COVID document, which follows the CHO’s Direction allowing close contacts of COVID-19 positive people out of isolation. Read more