Historical information
Distributed to Australian Nursing Federation members during bargaining for public sector nurse to patient ratios. During this period ratios were secured as part of bargaining negotiations between unions and employer groups. After decades of campaigning from the ANF, ratios were legislated for the public sector in Victoria with the passing of the Safe Patient Care (Nurse to Patient and Midwife to Patient) Bill in 2015.
Physical description
Circular red, white and blue plastic badge. Silver metal, plastic-coated, with safety pin fastener adhered to back.
Badge printed with 'nurse patient ratios: HERE TO STAY!' and the Australian Nursing Federation logo.
Subjects
References
- Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation Victorian Branch: Our History Brief overview of the history of the Victorian nurses' union, including useful historic background for this badge.
- Battle: The Road to Ratios Legislation (ANMF Vic Branch Documentary) 28-minute documentary produced by Blacksheep Films in collaboration with the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation (Victorian Branch). Includes interviews with current and former leadership and members, as well as academics and journalists, reflecting on the campaigning that led to the passing of the Victorian Safe Patient Care (Nurse to Patient Ratios) Act in 2015.
