NSW nurses strike after rejecting 3% wage increase; demand 15% rise, improved conditions, and night-shift penalties.
Nurses in New South Wales, Australia, are set to strike for 24 hours after rejecting a government offer of a 3% wage increase with back-pay. The NSW Nurses and Midwives Association demands a 15% pay rise, increased night-shift penalties, and improved working conditions, citing a crisis in hospitals and pay inequity. Health Minister Ryan Park argues that such a significant raise is unfeasible, while the state government has proposed a 10.5% pay increase over three years for public-sector employees.
September 20, 2024
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