Hundreds of nurses in primary healthcare are striking nationwide calling for the right to be paid the same as their hospital counterparts. Video / NZ HeraldAround 700 Plunket staff and nurses would be taking strike action for four hours starting tomorrow morning. Whānau Āwhina Plunket chief executive Fiona Kingsford said it was the first time in at least 35 years Plunket nurses had gone on strike. College of Primary Health Care Nurses chairperson Tracey Morgan said primary health care and Plunket nurses currently earn up to 20 per cent less than those employed by Te Whatu Ora, and Māori and iwi provider nurses are paid up to 25 per cent less. Plunket nurses gather in Red Square, including Lydia Cruse (third from left) and Kate Chow (second from right).

Source: New Zealand Herald October 26, 2022 18:07 UTC