Nurses in New Zealand are alarmed by plans to pause a staffing program and low proposed wage hikes.

Nurses at Te Whatu Ora in New Zealand are concerned about the organization's plan to pause the Care Capacity Demand Management (CCDM) program, which determines necessary staffing based on patient needs, citing risks to patient safety. Additionally, they are unhappy with proposed wage increases of 0.5% in the first year and up to 1% in the second, believing these do not meet living cost requirements. Urgent union meetings will address these concerns.

November 03, 2024
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