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Care Workers Strike Over Sick Leave | Christchurch News
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- Jul 31, 2026
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- 98
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Summary
Two hundred fifty care and support workers with Nurse Maude walked off the job nationwide after their employer pulled a pay offer and slashed sick leave from 12 to 10 days — a move the union calls a betrayal of good faith and a dangerous step backward for frontline workers caring for the most vulnerable. With pickets in Christchurch, Rangiora, and Lincoln, and a major strike scheduled for August 10th, the union insists sick leave isn’t optional — it’s essential for worker safety and public wellbeing, especially as negotiations stall and community support grows. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b8be51b3eaf51b96