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EB11: Movement on government's wages policy
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Jun 23, 2022 – We believe we have shifted the state government on their public sector wages policy, which is a direct result of thousands of QNMU members emailing the Treasurer and member meetings.
Today's public sector wages protest POSTPONED
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Jun 21, 2022 – Good news - we believe we have shifted the state government on their wages policy, which is a direct result of our EB11 campaign and member meetings that have occurred across the state.
Getting your best tax return in 2022
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Jun 17, 2022 – The simplest way for nurses and midwives to maximise their tax return for 2022 is to make sure you are claiming all your legitimate tax deductions for the 2021/22 tax year.
Membership fee increase
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Jun 17, 2022 – To ensure we continue to provide you with the best possible support and representation, QNMU Council recently determined to increase membership fees by 3%.
Backpay win for COVID testing
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Jun 17, 2022 – 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).
Unions win minimum wage increase of 5.2%
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Jun 16, 2022 – Thanks to strong campaigning by unions and thousands of workers across Australia, we’ve won an increase of 5.2% to the minimum wage.
EB11: Here's where we're up to with negotiations
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Jun 9, 2022 – We’ve managed to reach in-principle agreement with Queensland Health on a range of issues for your next enterprise agreement (EB11), which will set out your wages and working conditions for the next few years.
Important EB11 meeting near you
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Jun 8, 2022 – QNMU members are invited to an important union meeting in your local area to send a message to the Treasurer that a 2.5% wage increase isn’t good enough.
EB11: Is 2.5% wage increase good enough?
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Jun 1, 2022 – We know how hard you work. But it seems the government needs some more persuading in order to offer you a fair pay rise.
Reconciliation is everyone’s responsibility
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May 25, 2022 – From Friday 27 May to Friday 3 June, Australia is marking National Reconciliation Week – a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements.
WIN: Paid family and domestic violence leave for 3 million workers
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May 25, 2022 – Australian Unions have won 10 days paid family and domestic violence leave in a landmark Fair Work Commission case.
How did you celebrate our special days?
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May 25, 2022 – Whether it was celebrating with cake or simply having a well-deserved cuppa with some colleagues, we hope all QNMU members had a fantastic International Day of the Midwife (5 May) and International Nurses Day (12 May)!
Have you had your flu shot?
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May 25, 2022 – The Queensland Government is offering all Queensland residents over six months of age a free flu shot until 30 June 2022.
QNMU Professional Day CPD event
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May 25, 2022 – We have an exciting line-up of guest speakers at this year’s QNMU Annual Conference Professional Day.
Pandemic leave available for the flu – QH members
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May 25, 2022 – After the QNMU brought it to Queensland Health’s attention, QH has confirmed that staff can access their Paid Special Pandemic Leave if you are sick with influenza.