In Australia, New South Wales nurses and midwives have won pay increases of up to 26 per cent, bringing a two-year industrial dispute to a close. The nurses’ union had argued that wages were suppressed by a now-abolished government wages cap and by the historical undervaluation of their female-dominated professions. The settlement is being seen as a landmark for healthcare workers and could set a precedent for similar negotiations across the country.
NSW Nurses Secure Pay Rises of Up to 26 Per Cent
