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Care Workers Strike Over Sick Leave | Christchurch News
Two hundred fifty care and support workers with Nurse Maude walked off the job nationwide after their employer pulled a pay offer and slashed sick leave from 12 to 10 days — a move the union calls a betrayal of good faith and a dangerous step backward for frontline workers caring for the most vulnerable. With pickets in Christchurch, Rangiora, and Lincoln, and a major strike scheduled for August 10th, the union insists sick leave isn’t optional — it’s essential for worker safety and public wellbeing, especially as negotiations stall and community support grows. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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