New Zealand: National nurse strike to hit health services July 12

Event

For the first time in three decades, nurses will strike on Thursday, July 12, to press the government for better salaries and working conditions. The strike will impact health services nationwide. Non-urgent medical assistance will be postponed.

Context

The government is facing growing mobilization from various economic sectors and civil servants unions over complicated pay talks, leading to a series of strikes (e.g. Inland Revenue Department, education sector, etc.).

Advice

Individuals present in New Zealand on July 12 should anticipate disruptions to health services, as well as demonstrations by unions in main cities.