Your rights at work

The Fair Work Act 2009 applies to all nursing and midwifery employees who work in the private sector. The Act recognises your workplace rights, including your right to be active in the QNMU. The Act also encourages the QNMU to be involved in assisting you and your colleagues to pursue fair agreements in your workplace. It encourages you to use these rights to speak up and be active. This information sheet outlines rights for union members, workplace rights and responsibilities, adverse action and defending your rights.