Queenslanders get behind RFDS nurses as pay dispute between charity and union heats up
Mark O’Brien was the mayor of Charleville and running for state parliament when, in 2012, he had a heart attack. His doctor told him it was probably a result of the stress of the campaign.
If O’Brien needed the same help today, the RFDS nurse would be paid up to 26% less than a nurse working for the Queensland health department, the Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union says.The union says this is “unfair” and a pay dispute between it and the 95-year-old charity has been taken to the Fair Work Commission after negotiations broke down.
“It is apparent the Royal Flying Doctor Service doesn’t recognise or value the skill set and contributions of these incredible nurses.”
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