South Australian public sector nurses and midwives are seeking support from colleagues and the community in their pursuit of a fair and reasonable pay, and conditions offer.
The ANMF SA Branch has launched a petition demanding a fair and respectful revised offer from the state government.
“Whether you’re a nurse, midwife, or standing in solidarity for someone you care about — your signature matters. Sign the petition today and show your support,” said ANMF SA Branch CEO/Secretary Adj. Assoc. Prof. Elizabeth Dabars.
https://www.anmfsa.org.au/web/Respect
South Australian nurses and midwives have expressed serious disappointment with the state government’s representatives failing to provide an updated offer by 17 September.
A series of coordinated meetings across major metropolitan hospitals and online are being held as members mobilise in response to the state government’s wage offer of just 13% over four years.
Last week, the ANMF SA Branch Executive unanimously rejected the government’s proposal, which not only falls short on pay but also fails to address critical workplace conditions needed to ensure fairer, safer patient care.
“The wage offer currently on the table is not only inadequate—it’s disrespectful. It fails to close the pay gap between South Australia and other states and territories, and it fails to recognise the critical, life-saving work nurses and midwives do every single day,” said Adj Assoc Professor Dabars.
“We are seriously disappointed that no further formal offer has been forthcoming. The failure to respond to the matters important to our nurses and midwives in SA is disrespectful to nurses and midwives.
“Over the past two weeks, I met directly with well over 1,500 members and they are fed up with being told how valuable they are with no action to back up those words.”
South Australian nurses and midwives had every reason to feel undervalued, she said
“But this campaign is about more than just numbers. It’s about fairness, safety, and respect. It’s about standing together to demand better conditions for our members and better care for the community.”
Failing a government response, plans for industrial action are foreshadowed to include stop work meetings, community engagement and rallies.
