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Doctors Set to Strike Over Speaking Rights | Auckland News
Fifty senior doctors advising New Zealand’s Accident Compensation Corporation are preparing to strike next week, demanding guaranteed rights to speak publicly about patient safety — a right the ACC has refused to formally recognize, sparking outrage and accusations of disrespect for medical expertise. The union warns this creates a chilling effect, stifling vital safety discussions, while the ACC insists it respects staff rights and remains open to negotiation — but the doctors say their voices still aren’t being heard. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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