Friday, May 8, 2026

Labour Matters Episode 9: Nurses’ rights

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Why are nurses and their union being vilified for striking?

Why is there now an insistence on docking salaries for striking public servants?

Why was this not done in strikes last year?

Why is Government not negotiating with the Unity Workers’ Union?

Labour attorney Michelle M. Russell discusses these issues and more in this episode of Labour Matters.

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