First of two nurses' strikes called off
First of two nurses' strikes off after union says it has received an improved offer.
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COMMENT: This latest offer would only halve the pay gap between here and Australia.
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Comment: We don't value carers enough. They deserve so much better and so much more.
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Comment: By the very nature of mass unionism you're destined for smallest of pay rises.
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