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Nurse Maude worker strikes in New Zealand
Overview
Support workers employed by the community health provider Nurse Maude in New Zealand initiated industrial action in late July 2026. Represented by the Public Service Association (PSA), approximately 250 workers went on strike to protest a proposed reduction of two days of sick leave and the lack of a formal pay offer, citing concerns regarding worker protections under the government's Employment Leave Act.
The dispute escalated into a second scheduled strike on August 10, involving approximately 285 members, including care and support workers and staff from Care Coordination Centres in the Wellington region. The PSA stated that current pay offers, ranging from 2% to 2.5%, represent effective pay cuts when adjusted for inflation.
Entities
Public Service Association · Nurse Maude · CareCo · Melissa Woolley · Louise Zacest
Timeline
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19 days ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesNurse Maude workers to strike over pay and sick leaveAround 285 Nurse Maude workers, including CareCo staff, will strike on August 10 over low pay offers and the proposed removal of sick leave benefits.
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28 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesNurse Maude support workers strike over sick‑leave cuts in New ZealandAbout 250 Nurse Maude support workers in New Zealand began a strike on 31 July over proposed sick‑leave cuts and a missing pay offer, sparking wider debate on worker protections after new employment legislation
Sources
business.scoop.co.nz · livenews.co.nz · waateanews.com