The Greens back nurses and midwives who are are continuing their industrial action this week. The Liberal Government still refuses to listen to workers who are crying out for safe staffing levels and improved working conditions so they can better care for Tasmanians.
When hospitals are understaffed, it puts people in danger. We’re seeing significant delays in patients receiving the vital healthcare treatment that they need due to staff shortages. They’re waiting in the emergency room, corridors and on the ramps. It’s just not good enough.
Nurses and midwives are working hard to provide their patients with the care they need, and it’s pushing them to breaking point. These stop work actions are the result of months of Liberal Government failure to address the staff shortages in our health system.
Ahead of the State Budget next week, the Rockliff Government must commit to funding the staffing increases needed in our healthcare system, instead of a billion-dollar stadium.
