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October 17, 2025
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Global Nurses United News Round-Up – October 16, 2025

Below is a collection of links to news stories provided by Global Nurses United about nurses in other nations and how they are advocating for their patients. Global Nurses Solidarity Assembly https://act.medicare4all.org/go/94722?t=2&akid=278826%2E1571947%2EUYtEUI Headline: Nurses from around the globe take part in “Democracy Is Not for Sale” march   Global Nurses Solidarity Assembly  https://act.medicare4all.org/go/94723?t=4&akid=278826%2E1571947%2EUYtEUI Headline: These […]

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October 6, 2025
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Global Nurses United News Round-Up – September 28, 2025

Below is a collection of links to news stories, provided by Global Nurses United, about nurses in other nations and how they are advocating for their patients. Global https://act.medicare4all.org/go/94095?t=2&akid=276601%2E1571947%2EWNNdLp   Headline: After cutting billions in health aid, U.S. unveils new global health strategy   Australia https://act.medicare4all.org/go/94096?t=4&akid=276601%2E1571947%2EWNNdLp   Headline: Victorian student nurses and midwives rally to […]

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September 6, 2023
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Global Nurses United News Round-Up – September 1, 2023

Australia   https://www.lismorecitynews.com.au/story/8330006/nsw-hospital-wards-to-get-more-nurses-after-union-deal/   Headline: NSW hospital wards to get more nurses after union deal . . . . . Australia   https://womensagenda.com.au/leadership/leadership-awards/stay-true-to-your-core-values-health-leader-dr-manasi-murthy-mittinty/   Headline: ‘Stay true to your core values’: Health leader Dr Manasi Murthy Mittinty . . . . . Australia   https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-31/regional-sa-nurse-study-shows-simple-acts-help-retain-staff/102793354   Headline: SA regional nurse study finds frequent, cheap initiatives […]

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June 23, 2023
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Global Nurses United News Round-Up – June 23, 2023

Australia   https://www.theleader.com.au/story/8242132/nurses-doctors-hurt-by-patient-in-hospital-attack/   Headline: Nurses, doctors hurt by patient in hospital attack . . . . . Australia   https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-23/sa-whyalla-hospital-ends-birthing-services/102518894   Headline: Critical shortage of midwives forces indefinite closure of Whyalla Hospital birthing services . . . . . Australia   https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-23/st-helens-private-hospital-closes/102510576   Headline: Psychiatric patients in Tasmania fear mental health crisis as St […]

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June 21, 2023
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Global Nurses United News Round-Up – June 12, 2023

Australia   https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8222797/act-govt-has-a-lot-to-lose-in-calvary-injunction-hearing/   Headline: ACT government has a lot to lose in the Calvary Public Hospital injunction hearing . . . . . Australia   https://www.nswnma.asn.au/report-shows-urgent-need-for-ed-staffing-ratios/   Headline: Report shows urgent need for ED staffing ratios . . . . . Brazil   https://g1.globo.com/mg/minas-gerais/noticia/2023/06/07/governo-revoga-resolucao-sobre-jornada-de-trabalho-para-enfermeiros-com-filhos-especiais-mas-sindicato-mantem-greve.ghtml   Manchete: Governo volta atrás sobre jornada de trabalho diferenciada […]

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June 21, 2023
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Global Nurses United News Round-Up – June 2, 2023

Australia   https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-31/australian-college-of-nursing-onsite-hospital-security-union/102414584   Headline: Australian College of Nursing warns nurses see violence every day amid calls for 24/7 security . . . . . Australia   https://www.miragenews.com/nurses-and-midwives-back-yes-vote-for-1015361/   Headline: Nurses and Midwives Back Yes Vote for Parliamentary Voice . . . . . Australia   https://lafm.com.au/news/tasmanian-news/122440-more-industrial-unrest-at-lgh   Headline: More industrial unrest at LGH . […]

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March 22, 2023
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Global Nurses United News Round-Up – March 17, 2023

Australia   https://canberraweekly.com.au/mixed-response-to-canberra-health-services-wellbeing-app/   Headline: Mixed response to Canberra Health Services wellbeing app . . . . . Australia   https://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/story/8120531/beyond-broken-heres-how-one-doctor-would-fix-oranges-health-system/   Headline: NSW Greens candidate Doctor Amanda Cohn says state’s healthcare system in ‘absolute crisis’ and calls for nurse to patient ratios . . . . . Australia   https://www.manningrivertimes.com.au/story/8124763/nurses-rally-against-staff-shortages-at-manning-base-and-across-nsw/   Headline: Nurses and […]

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March 16, 2023
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Global Nurses United News Round-Up – March 15, 2023

Australia   https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-08/indigenous-life-expectancy-gains-risked-by-healthworker-shortage/102065578   Headline: Concerns Alice Springs health workforce crisis threatening Aboriginal life expectancy gains . . . . . Australia   https://www.portpirierecorder.com.au/story/8111765/safer-nurses-safer-care/   Headline: Safer nurses = safer care . . . . . Australia   https://hellocare.com.au/nurses-union-clashes-with-providers-over-pay-rise-concerns/   Headline: Nurses union clashes with providers over pay rise concerns . . . . . […]

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February 24, 2023
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Global Nurses United News Round-Up – February 22, 2023

Australia   https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/i-don-t-want-to-come-back-ptsd-burnout-driving-nurses-out-of-hospitals-20230210-p5cjne.html   Headline: ‘I don’t want to come back’: PTSD, burnout driving nurses out of hospitals . . . . .   https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-15/windows-smashed-and-man-tasered-at-wallaroo-hospital/101980174   Headline: Man tasered in ‘terrifying’ incident at Wallaroo Hospital, after windows smashed . . . . .   https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-15/nsw-nurses-report-ptsd-stress-burnout/101975606   Headline: NSW nurses overworked, dealing with PTSD and planning […]

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January 30, 2023
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Global Nurses United News Round-Up - January 27, 2023

Australia https://www.miragenews.com/anmf-welcomes-medicare-reforms-933935/ Headline: ANMF Welcomes Medicare Reforms . . . . . Australia https://www.hospitalhealth.com.au/content/facility-admin/news/medicare-taskforce-report-to-be-out-soon-gps-express-concerns-1006749051 Headline: Medicare taskforce report to be out soon; GPs express concerns . . . . . Australia https://www.australianageingagenda.com.au/executive/pay-aged-care-workers-in-full-now-say-unions/ Headline: Pay aged care workers in full now, say unions . . . . . Brasil https://jc.ne10.uol.com.br/colunas/saude-e-bem-estar/2023/01/15165061-piso-salarial-enfermagem-lula-ordena-que-o-piso-seja-pago-o-mais-rapido-possivel-segundo-ministra-da-saude.html Manchete: PISO SALARIAL ENFERMAGEM: LULA ORDENA […]

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