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Nurses vote to seek ERA order on disputed backpay
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Nurses vote to seek ERA order on disputed backpay

In April, Health minister Andrew Little called the settlement “the most significant pay-equity settlement in history”, but backpay is still a contentious issue.

Ella Somers 10 May 2022
Health officials lukewarm on their ministry's abilities
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Health officials lukewarm on their ministry's abilities

Its own staff gave the Ministry of Health a less than glowing review of its project planning and delivery abilities.

Oliver Lewis 28 Apr 2022
NZ Nurses’ Organisation challenges $520m pay equity deal
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NZ Nurses’ Organisation challenges $520m pay equity deal

Health minister Andrew Little says the New Zealand Nurses Organisation won’t vote on the $520m settlement next week.

Ella Somers 14 Apr 2022
Reckitt Benckiser case against AFT tossed out
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Reckitt Benckiser case against AFT tossed out

AFT can now advertise results of a US study on Maxigesic's effectiveness as a painkiller, after an Australian court blocked an appeal.

Staff reporters 08 Apr 2022