Hundreds of elective surgeries cancelled as 10,000 nurses and midwives walk off job in NSW
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The industrial action has been condemned by the state government who warned of a "challenging day" ahead for people accessing healthcare in the public system, that is not life-preserving or emergency.

In short:

About 50,000 nurses and midwives have walked off the job across NSW.

The NSW Nurses and Midwives Association have been in an ongoing pay dispute with the government, brought to a head this week after police were offered a historic 39 per cent increase.

What’s next?

The NSW government is considering arbitration in the Industrial Relations Commission.

  • eureka@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    3 days ago

    Unfortunately had an emergency and couldn’t walk along with them. Good on them for having the guts and solidarity to walk out together.