NZNO, the PSA, Ministry of Health and district health boards (DHBs) met at the end of November to settle the claim.
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However, DHBs said the complexity of the issue meant more time was needed. Negotiations continued on December 6 but did not settle the remaining issues. At time of publication, a new date was being set, likely on December 10.
NZNO industrial services manager and pay equity co-lead Glenda Alexander, told DHB members the negotiations were close to conclusion.
The extension meant that as agreed under the new NZNO/DHB MECA, members would receive an additional pay equity lump sum down payment of $1000 gross (pro-rated by FTE).