Hospital Workers Still Waiting for Pay Rise Before Christmas
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Many hospital workers in New Zealand are still waiting for a pay rise and a lump sum payment, and some have been waiting for about five months. Health NZ has a processing backlog, which means that the payments have been delayed. The pay rise is 2.5 percent, and the one-time payment is $1000.
The delay affects many staff across the health system. Workers had expected to receive the increase earlier, and some say the wait is causing financial stress, especially before the Christmas period, when many families have higher costs. The backlog means that the administration of the payments is taking much longer than usual.
At this stage, it is not clear exactly when all affected workers will receive their money. Health NZ has been asked to explain the cause of the delay and to give a clear timeline for payment. Readers who work in the health sector should check with their employer or union for the latest information about their pay.
Sources: 1News
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