Nurses and midwives walking off the job for 12 hours on Tuesday after demands for a 15% pay rise this year were rebuffed
Premier says agreeing to 15% pay rise this year would lead other workers to ‘knock on the door’ demanding the samenurses’ strike has prompted warnings to keep ambulances and emergency departments clear of minor cases as Labor feels the heat from public sector unions.
However, rallies were still scheduled to proceed in 16 locations including Albury, Newcastle, Tamworth and outside the premier’s Sydney electorate office. Minns said the government’s offer – 10.5% pay rise over three years – was “fair” and should not be viewed as an insult.
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