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Saturday, September 26

New union standoff looms over pay dispute

A union representing workers “at the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic” says the Marshall Government is “attempting to slash the working conditions of vital health workers” – but Treasurer Rob Lucas insists their pay demands are too high.

No more back pay after wage disputes, Govt tells unions

UPDATED | A “draconian” State Government move to abandon backdated wage increases for public sector employees has been likened to “wage theft” by an affected union.

Nurses union head Elizabeth Dabars says a lack of progress on pay talks may prompt industrial action later this month. Photo: file

Nurses plan industrial action over pay and staffing

Public hospital nurses are set to take stop-work action from the end of the month as their union pushes for higher pay and staffing levels.