Ratification ballot launches today (sent 1 August 2023)
Tēnā koe Member,
Today NZNO members employed by Te Whatu Ora in roles covered by the proposed Te Whatu Ora/NZNO Collective Agreement will be emailed a link to vote in a secure online collective agreement ratification ballot. The ballot will be open from today 1 August to noon 7 August using Election Runner.
Last week, as a result of our recent strike ballot, NZNO issued a strike notice to Te Whatu Ora for a complete withdrawal of labour from 7am on 9 August 2023 until 7am on 10 August 2023 at every place where Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand provides health care services or hospital care services.
The outcome of the ratification vote that launches today will determine whether the 9/10 August strike goes ahead. If the outcome of the ratification ballot is to accept Te Whatu Ora’s proposed settlement, the 9/10 August strike will not continue and the new collective agreement will come into force.
If members vote not to accept this collective agreement offer the strike will go ahead and NZNO will seek further negotiations for a new collective agreement.
The offer received by Te Whatu Ora, which members will be voting on in the ballot, the proposed Collective Agreement with tracked changes and our document "The Te Whatu Ora offer explained with FAQs" can all be viewed here.
It is essential there is high member participation in the ratification ballot. The outcome will have an impact on all NZNO members covered by this collective agreement.
What you need to know about the ratification ballot
- The email invitation for the secure online ballot will be sent to the main email address members have registered with us. That is, the ballot will be sent to the same email address that this message came to.
- The link you will receive in your email will be unique to you. Clicking this link will be the only way you can vote.
- If you haven't received an email invitation to vote by 5pm, particularly if your workmates have, please first check your spam/junk folder, then email [email protected] with your NZNO membership number if known, or your full name and worksite.
- Documents relevant to the ratification ballot can be viewed at: https://hnzca.nzno.org.nz/ratification_ballot.
Help spread the word
Please help spread the word and encourage your workmates to vote.
- Download and display a poster promoting the ratification ballot in your worksite.
- Encourage members in your worksite to ensure their worksite and contact details are up-to-date. Members can update their details here.
- Only NZNO members will be able to participate in the ballot. Talk to workmates who are not yet NZNO members about joining NZNO.
- Check that your work area and those around you have an NZNO delegate. Information about electing an NZNO delegate is here.
Paul Goulter, Chief Executive
NZNO Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa