What are the Work Value Cases hoping to achieve? • Both ANMF Work Value Cases seek to vary the Nurses Award to increase minimum award wage rates to appropriately reflect the value of nursing and care work. [...] 1 Nurses Award 2020[MA000034] 2 Aged Care Award 2010 [MA000018] 3 Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 [MA000100] • The applications seek to: - Address the impact of historic, gender-based undervaluation of work, - Recognise changes to the nature of the work performed, - Value the skill and responsibility required to do the work, and - Identify and recognise ski. [...] • The Nurses Award covers AINs in all settings, however, as a result of the Aged Care Industry Case, AINs working in aged care will be transferred to the Aged Care Award. [...] • When there is an outcome in the Nurses and Midwives Case, the process and effect on your EA will be similar to the Aged Care Industry Case. [...] How will the outcomes of the Work Value Cases be implemented? • When the FWC makes a decision to vary an Award rate, it will then make a determination that sets out the amount of the Award increase and when that increase becomes operative.
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Table of Contents
- 1. What are the ANMFs Work Value Cases currently before the Fair Work Commission 1
- The ANMF has two work value proceedings at the FWC to vary Modern Award rates. 1
- The Aged Care Industry Case 1
- The Nurses and Midwives Case 1
- 2. What are the Work Value Cases hoping to achieve 1
- Both ANMF Work Value Cases seek to vary the Nurses Award to increase minimum award wage 1
- The ANMF is currently running two Work Value Cases at the Fair Work Commission. 1
- This FAQ sets out information about the two cases and what they mean for ANMF members. 1
- Please see our FAQ What Are Work Value Cases for general information about whats involved in making and running a Work Value Case. 1
- The applications seek to 2
- Address the impact of historic gender-based undervaluation of work 2
- Recognise changes to the nature of the work performed 2
- Value the skill and responsibility required to do the work and 2
- Identify and recognise skills that have previously been ignored and therefore not properly valued. 2
- 3. Which workers are covered by these Awards 2
- The Nurses Award covers RNs Midwives and ENs working in any setting including aged care as 2
- The Nurses Award covers AINs in all settings however as a result of the Aged Care Industry 2
- Case AINs working in aged care will be transferred to the Aged Care Award . 2
- The Aged Care Award covers all aged care workers who work in a residential aged care setting. 2
- For example PCWs recreation and lifestyle officers chefs kitchen staff cleaners laundry staff cleaners gardeners maintenance workers and administrative services staff. 2
- The SCHADS Award covers a range of workers in different settings including home care workers 2
- 4. Wins in the Aged Care Industry Case 2
- On 4 November 2022 effective from 30 June 2023 we won an initial increase of 15 to award 2
- On 15 March 2024 final increases were decided ranging from a total of 20.9 to 28.5 inclusive 2
- On 27 June 2024 the FWC published a decision setting out that award rate increases for direct 2
- We are also waiting for the final wage decision for RNs and ENs working in aged care. 2
- For more detailed information you can go here Work value case Aged care industry Fair Work Commission fwc.gov.au 2
- 5. What is happening with the Nurses and Midwives Case 3
- The ANMF commenced an application on 26 February 2024 to increase award wages for RNs 3
- ENs AINs and midwives working in all settings except for aged care. 3
- Some preliminary discussions have been held at the FWC about how the case will proceed but 3
- For more detailed information you can go here Work value case Nurses and midwives Fair Work Commission fwc.gov.au 3
- 6. What is the difference between an Award rate and Enterprise Agreement EA rate 3
- An Award sets the minimum pay rates and conditions you can get for your industrys 3
- An EA is an agreement negotiated between your employer and your union. An EA will usually 3
- 7. How will these current ANMF Award cases affect my EA 3
- If you work in direct care in aged care you should have received an increase in your hourly rate 3
- When your current EA is up for negotiation any new rates must be no less than the Award rate. 3
- This provides an incentive to bargain for better than Award rates so as to attract and retain staff. 3
- When there is an outcome in the Nurses and Midwives Case the process and effect on your 3
- EA will be similar to the Aged Care Industry Case. EA rates in the private sector are often set at higher rates than Award rates so the impact of any Award increase on EA rates will vary. 3
- There are varied outcomes for different circumstances. You will need to check in with your 3
- 8. How will the outcomes of the Work Value Cases be implemented 3
- When the FWC makes a decision to vary an Award rate it will then make a determination that 3
- Employers will have to ensure that they are paying no less than the minimum rate. Where 3
- The ANMF will have to inform members of the increase and provide advice and support to 4
- Government will have a role in educating both employers and employees about the changes and 4
- You should look out for information from your employer and the ANMF and check that you have 4
- All parties must work together to ensure any wage increases are implemented correctly. 4
- 9. Will I get a pay rise 4
- As set out above if your current rate of pay is less than any increase to Award rates decided as 4
- If you are paid above award rates after any increase you may still get a pay rise as a result of 4
- Check in with your state or territory branch to find your particular details and more information. 4
- If you have any concerns about your pay contact your state or territory ANMF branch for 4
- Remember bargaining doesnt happen in a vacuum. Its nurses midwives and carers 4
