Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) is a trade union in New Zealand that represents the professional and industrial interests of just over 5000 senior salaried doctors and dentists employed by public hospitals and other employers of health care professionals, including the Family Planning Association, ACC, hospices, community trusts, Iwi health authorities, union health centres and the New Zealand Blood Service.
Association of Salaried Medical Specialists | |
| Founded | 1989 |
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| Headquarters | Wellington, New Zealand |
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Members | Nearly 5000 |
Key people | Julian Vyas, President, Andrew Ewans,Vice President Executive Director Sarah Dalton (2020- ) |
| Affiliations | NZCTU |
| Website | www.asms.org.nz |
The ASMS is an affiliate of the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions.
The ASMS:
• promotes the right of equal access for all New Zealanders to high quality health services
• articulates members’ professional concerns and interests to the Government
• contributes to public debate and discussion about the provision of health services in New Zealand
• advises and represents members on matters related to their employment agreements
• negotiates collective employment agreements
• supports workplace empowerment and clinical leadership.
The ASMS is committed to the establishment and maintenance of a high quality, professionally led publicly owned and provided health service.