Historical information

This button/badge was made to support a nurses' pay claim that took place over the period of 1994-1995, at which time the Kennett Liberal state government was in power.

In 1994, the ANF Federal Executive passed a resolution to seek national pay increases of 8%. At this time, nurses had not had a pay rise since 1991. The Union noted that over the same period Victorian politicians had received 12.9% in pay increases.

Our thanks to the ANMF library for providing information about the origins of this object.

Significance

Significant to the history of the ANMF and its industrial success.

Physical description

Round button - white background. Green and pink design.

Inscriptions & markings

Protect National Rates.
Nurses: Worth every cent of 8%.