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Aged care workers call foul as pay equity claim is halted

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 6 Oct 2023, 7:27am
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Aged care workers call foul as pay equity claim is halted

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 6 Oct 2023, 7:27am

Pay equity for care and support workers has been halted. 

Te Whatu Ora's called for a review as the claim process nears the end, much to the disappointment of unions and employers. 

Aged Care Association Chief Executive, Katherine Rich told Kate Hawkesby that she believes the health agency halted the process as the cost was more than anticipated. 

She says they're calling foul as it impacts the most vulnerable and lowly-paid workers in the sector. 

Te Whatu Ora says the review seeks further assurance on specific technical questions, and once answered they'll progress to the next stage. 

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