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Thousands of Nurses and Midwives to Walk Off the Job on Feb. 15 in Australia

February 9, 2022
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The New South Wales (NSW) nurses union have overwhelmingly voted to strike over staffing and wage issues. Thousands of nurses and midwives from the state’s public hospitals are expected to walk off the job for 24 hours on Feb. 15, leaving skeleton staff to care for the critically ill. “Nurses and Midwives across New South…

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Australia Unions Decry Move to Ease Isolation Requirements for Close Contacts

January 13, 2022
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Australian unions have slammed the national cabinet decision to allow close contacts in essential industries who test negative to COVID-19 to return to work. The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU), the peak union body, also condemned the decision against making rapid antigen tests (RATs) free and accessible for all Australians. “The announcement [on Jan….

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