Public sector workers strike for better pay and working conditions
Thursday 23 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story MetService, Public Service Association, New Zealand Nurses Organisation, Post Primary Teachers' Association, Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, NZEI Te Riu Roa
Approximately 100,000 public sector employees, including teachers and nurses, are participating in industrial action today. The strike is expected to cause school closures and delays to non-emergency medical procedures across the country.
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