Nurses and midwives from private hospitals in Wollongong, Nowra, and Southern Highlands strike for a second time, demanding an 18% pay rise over three years and nurse-to-patient ratios.
Nurses and midwives from private hospitals in Wollongong, Nowra, and Southern Highlands are striking for a second time, demanding an 18% pay rise over three years and the introduction of nurse-to-patient ratios. They argue that the current 12.5% pay rise offer from Ramsay Health Care, which operates the hospitals, falls short of meeting inflation and puts them 14% behind their Queensland counterparts. The strike has led to the closure of operating theaters and the cancellation of surgeries, as nurses and midwives strive for improved working conditions and compensation to ensure patient safety and care.
August 18, 2024
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