The union had threatened industrial action from Monday, arguing the NSW government's offer of 4 per cent to all public sector workers was inadequate and would not meet the rising cost of living.
Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this articleThe Health Services Union has had a significant win in securing a deal with the New South Wales government that will see some of the lowest-paid health sector workers secure a pay rise of up to 8.5 per cent.The NSW government had offered 4 per cent to all public sector workersThe breakthrough came after meetings this morning in Sydney with Health Minister Ryan Park and Industrial Relations Minister Sophie Cotsis.
"Where that goes to for a cleaner, a security officer, a wards person, an administration officer is anywhere between a 4.5 per cent and 8.5 per cent increase. "This is an amazing day to get 8.5 per cent while others are getting four, it makes literally the difference between buying bread, buying milk, not being able to buy both."
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