This branch of the [name of union] is committed to defending Medicare, and to its extension to a full, free, universal health-care system.
The resources that go to private health insurance, private hospitals and the huge profits of global medical corporations should be redirected to create a health system that meets public need.
We reject the federal government's proposal to abolish bulk billing.
We call on the union to develop a campaign amongst the membership to:
1. Alert all members to the dangers posed by the Howard government's attacks on Medicare, which would further widen the gap between quality health care for those who can pay and a second-rate health system for the rest of us.
2. Organise delegate and workplace meetings to consider what action can be taken to defend and extend Medicare.