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Community Nurses Strike for Fair Pay | Auckland News
Community nurses at Total Care Health went on strike this week, demanding fair pay after rejecting what they called a “pitiful” offer that fails to match inflation. These frontline workers, often traveling far to care for patients with complex needs like spinal injuries, argue their vital role keeps people out of hospitals and saves the system money — yet they earn at least $15/hour less than peers at Health New Zealand. With 30 years’ experience, one nurse voiced frustration over being undervalued despite delivering essential, high-impact care. Total Care acknowledged their right to strike…
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