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Dear debbie
Congratulations to all
Are you able to explain what this package is
about??
denise
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, November 27, 2002 2:33
PM
Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery]
SalariedVersusContract
In a message dated 11/27/02 9:29:44 AM W. Australia
Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
I thought you/CMWA were in negotiation for a special "award"
because MIPPS
homebirth midwives whatever you class yourselves as -
definitely have more
responsibility skills to Birth Centre midwives (the
salary level) who follow
more protocols, directions ,limits on their
practice and autonomy, being in
close proximity to a hospital
etc.
A special award is one of the things that would
help - but as far as being in negotiations about that one issue - it is more
complex than that, as I'm sure you will appreciate. However, I must
stress that CMWA are committed to working through the various issues
surrounding the program (not just pay, but other working/ practice
conditions). However, it is not going to be something that we can arrive
at overnight (more's the pity).
Assent has just been given to the new
community insurance package here in WA. We understand the the Program/
Program midwives would be ideally suited to receive PI cover under this - but
it is still early days. As such, that may solve some of the problems,
and allow us to go back to how it was 18 months ago. But that still
doesn't resolve other issues such as general lack of funding etc. by the
DOH.
Debbie Slater
Perth, WA
writing in her capacity as
Chair of CMWA
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