19 Sep 2018

Midwives to hold make or break meeting with Minister

From Nine To Noon, 9:09 am on 19 September 2018
Pregnant women at clinic.

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The College of Midwives will not ruling out legal action if it does not receive support from the Minister of Health for its pay equity claims and support for changes to how the profession is funded.

The college will meet the minister, David Clark later today in what could be a make or break meeting following what it says was a breach of the mediation agreements between the College and Ministry last year. Chief Executive, Karen Guililand explains the midwives position.