‘Disappointed and gutted’ – Ambulance workers strike over pay

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Ambulance workers and call-centre staff across New Zealand have begun a 24-hour rolling strike Saturday 24 August 2024, frustrated by nine months of unresolved pay negotiations. This marks the first time ambulance workers have voted to withdraw their labour. St John spokesperson Dan Ohs urged the public to reserve ambulance calls for emergencies, as services are operating at 70% capacity.

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