290+ New Zealand Blood Service workers strike for pay parity with Te Whatu Ora colleagues on May 31 and June 4.
290+ lab workers, scientists, technicians, and administrators at New Zealand Blood Service plan to strike for 4 hours on May 31 and 24 hours on June 4 due to stalled negotiations for pay parity. They are 35% less paid than Te Whatu Ora colleagues for the same work, skills, and experience. The workers organize donation drives, process blood, and manage hospital blood banks for both public and private health services.
May 23, 2024
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