Value us: public health campaign – actions
Public health system nurses and midwives strike: 13 November 2024!
After weeks of negotiations, the state government is not willing to put any new money on the table to pay you fairly for the work nurses and midwives do. Not only does it not have a solution to address the interstate pay and gender pay disparities, but it is also actively trying to silence us.
It is clear the government thinks you’re worth only 3% per annum for three years. Shame on them.
Nurses and midwives will be on 24 hour statewide strike beginning from the start of the morning shift on 13 November 2024 to demand the NSW government value our professions.
To coincide with this, we will also be rallying on NSW Parliament from 12PM on Wednesday.
It’s time the NSW government respected and valued the state’s largest female-dominated workforce. NSW nurses and midwives deserve more in 2024.
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Statewide rallies
Sydney CBD
Location to meet: Hyde Park North
Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Time: 12:00PM
Instructions: Meet at Hyde Park North at 12:00 PM, then at 12:30 PM march down Elizabeth Street to outside NSW Parliament House (6 Macquarie Street, Sydney).
Transport for members
Buses will be available from select locations to transport members to Sydney’s CBD. NSWNMA members can RSVP here.
Making your own way there?
- Friends and family – we can’t do this alone. The community must stand with us.
- Wear your NSWNMA scrubs to the action. If you don’t have NSWNMA scrubs, you can wear your NSW Health ones (just cover the logo)
- Get creative and start making your personalised posters, memes, chants, messages to the government
- Rain jacket or umbrella – stay dry in any weather
- Water to keep you hydrated
- Snacks
- Sunscreen and hat
Regional NSW
Two events:
Rally at Beardy Street Mall – 1pm
Location to meet: Beardy Street Mall – east end (near post office) – 158 Beardy St, Armidale NSW 2350
Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Time: 1pm
Stall at Beardy Street Mall – 10am
Location to meet: Stall out the front of Beardy Street Mall – east end (near post office) – 158 Beardy St, Armidale NSW 2350
Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Time: 10am
Location to meet: Broken Hill Court House, 238 Argent St, Broken Hill NSW 2880
Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Time: 10 am
What to bring:
- Friends and family – we can’t do this alone. The community must stand with us.
- Wear your NSWNMA scrubs to the action. If you don’t have NSWNMA scrubs, you can wear your NSW Health ones (just cover the logo)
- Get creative and start making your personalised posters, memes, chants, messages to the government
- Rain jacket or umbrella – stay dry in any weather
- Water to keep you hydrated
- Snacks
- Sunscreen and hat
Location to meet: Meeting at Harbour Drive, City Square – where the Thursday markets are held.
Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Time: 12:30pm
What to bring:
- Friends and family – we can’t do this alone. The community must stand with us.
- Wear your NSWNMA scrubs to the action. If you don’t have NSWNMA scrubs, you can wear your NSW Health ones (just cover the logo)
- Get creative and start making your personalised posters, memes, chants, messages to the government
- Rain jacket or umbrella – stay dry in any weather
- Water to keep you hydrated
- Snacks
- Sunscreen and hat
Location to meet: Goulburn St, Crookwell NSW 2583
Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Time: 1pm -5pm
What to bring:
- Friends and family – we can’t do this alone. The community must stand with us.
- Wear your NSWNMA scrubs to the action. If you don’t have NSWNMA scrubs, you can wear your NSW Health ones (just cover the logo)
- Get creative and start making your personalised posters, memes, chants, messages to the government
- Rain jacket or umbrella – stay dry in any weather
- Water to keep you hydrated
- Snacks
- Sunscreen and hat
Location to meet: Apex Park. Vulcan Street, Moruya
Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Time: 12:00
What to bring:
- Friends and family – we can’t do this alone. The community must stand with us.
- Wear your NSWNMA scrubs to the action. If you don’t have NSWNMA scrubs, you can wear your NSW Health ones (just cover the logo)
- Get creative and start making your personalised posters, memes, chants, messages to the government
- Rain jacket or umbrella – stay dry in any weather
- Water to keep you hydrated
- Snacks
- Sunscreen and hat
Location to meet: Spinks Park – 133 Molesworth St, Lismore NSW 2480
Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Time: 10:00am
What to bring:
- Friends and family – we can’t do this alone. The community must stand with us.
- Wear your NSWNMA scrubs to the action. If you don’t have NSWNMA scrubs, you can wear your NSW Health ones (just cover the logo)
- Get creative and start making your personalised posters, memes, chants, messages to the government
- Rain jacket or umbrella – stay dry in any weather
- Water to keep you hydrated
- Snacks
- Sunscreen and hat
Location to meet: Outside the front of the Lachlan Health Service-Parkes Hospital, on Newel Highway, Parkes NSW 2870
Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00am
What to bring:
- Friends and family – we can’t do this alone. The community must stand with us.
- Wear your NSWNMA scrubs to the action. If you don’t have NSWNMA scrubs, you can wear your NSW Health ones (just cover the logo)
- Get creative and start making your personalised posters, memes, chants, messages to the government
- Rain jacket or umbrella – stay dry in any weather
- Water to keep you hydrated
- Snacks
- Sunscreen and hat
Location to meet: Town Green, Park in Port Macquarie, New South Wales
Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Time: 8:00am
What to bring:
- Friends and family – we can’t do this alone. The community must stand with us.
- Wear your NSWNMA scrubs to the action. If you don’t have NSWNMA scrubs, you can wear your NSW Health ones (just cover the logo)
- Get creative and start making your personalised posters, memes, chants, messages to the government
- Rain jacket or umbrella – stay dry in any weather
- Water to keep you hydrated
- Snacks
- Sunscreen and hat
Location to meet: In front of Manning Base Hospital: Emergency Department – Corner of High Street and, Commerce St, Taree NSW 2430
Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Time: 07:30am – 9am
What to bring:
- Friends and family – we can’t do this alone. The community must stand with us.
- Wear your NSWNMA scrubs to the action. If you don’t have NSWNMA scrubs, you can wear your NSW Health ones (just cover the logo)
- Get creative and start making your personalised posters, memes, chants, messages to the government
- Rain jacket or umbrella – stay dry in any weather
- Water to keep you hydrated
- Snacks
- Sunscreen and hat
Location to meet: Faux Park, Minjungbal Dr, Tweed Heads South NSW 2486
Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Time: 10:00am
What to bring:
- Friends and family – we can’t do this alone. The community must stand with us.
- Wear your NSWNMA scrubs to the action. If you don’t have NSWNMA scrubs, you can wear your NSW Health ones (just cover the logo)
- Get creative and start making your personalised posters, memes, chants, messages to the government
- Rain jacket or umbrella – stay dry in any weather
- Water to keep you hydrated
- Snacks
- Sunscreen and hat
Can't make it to a rally?
Stand with us at your workplace
Don’t worry, you can still be involved in our campaign.
- Download our ‘I’m working to support nurses and midwives on strike’ poster for your workplace.
- Wear a badge or sticker during your shift.
- Post on your social media about our campaign for fair pay!
- Have community conversations about our justified ask.
- Call your local MP to demand they take action to ensure nurses and midwives are paid what they deserve or they risk losing your vote. Make your calls between 9 AM and 5PM, Mon – Fri.
