The Health Workers Rank-and-File Committee hails the decision of Victorian nurses and midwives to stand up to the ANMF leadership and reject the wage-cut deal. But we warn that this is only the first step.
The real-wage slashing deal was voted down in a meeting of around 3,000 health workers, despite a concerted attempt by the union leadership to suppress criticism of the proposed enterprise agreement and fraudulently portray it as a win.
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“Trades Hall was instrumental in getting the state Labor government re-elected and is clearly working hand in glove with them.” injured health professional.
The health unions’ “campaign” against paid parking is a fraud, designed to allow workers to let off steam, while preventing any real challenge to the latest attack on take-home pay.