Rest - Home workers industrial action comes to an end
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The dispute between rest-home workers and their employers
has ended after nine months of protests and talks.
According to one Maori worker,
it's heartening to know their work is valued.
Even though it's small, it's something.
Workers will now receive an extra 50c in their pay.
It's less than what they wanted,
but this worker says it's a good result for carers.
The Food and Service Workers Union and the Nurses Council
have spent nine months in talks with the Oceania group.
Norma says the main thing is that their work is valued.
Workers will receive their pay rise in July.
Irena Smith, Te Karere.
