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Union welcomes NSW paramedics boost

NSW paramedics ranks will be boosted by 2000 new recruits as unions warn frontline workers could lose thousands of dollars under wage caps and inflation.

AAP · Jun 4, 2022

NSW to get almost 2,000 more paramedics to improve response times, staff shortages

Budget funding estimated at close to $2 billion over the next four years is set to provide 1,858 extra paramedics and dozens more ambulance stations in NSW to help cope with increasing demand.

ABC News · Jun 4, 2022

Health workers’ union takes fight for kitchen staff in NSW aged care home to federal court

Case to test the limits of outsourcing in sector amid concern about food standards in some facilities

The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2022

NSW defends pay ahead of health strike

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has shot down any discussion of a pay increase ahead of a planned health worker strike.

AAP · Apr 5, 2022

NSW health workers to strike for pay rise

Disaffected healthcare workers in NSW are gearing up for more industrial action next week in a bid to pressure the government to increase their pay

AAP · Apr 3, 2022

NSW ambulance hits crisis level four times in one fortnight

Rising COVID-19 cases in NSW have stretched the ambulance service to its limits with a "status three" being declared four times in one fortnight and fears the worst is yet to come.

ABC News · Apr 2, 2022

NSW paramedics continue fight for pay rise

NSW paramedics have refused an order to stop industrial action as they push for higher pay and try to force the government to the negotiating table.

AAP · Mar 21, 2022