Midwives are taking legal action against the government over fair pay and conditions - again. The College of Midwives has this morning filed a class action in the High Court against the Ministry of Health.
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More than 1300 community midwives have signed up to be part of the claim alleging a breach of contract. In 2015 the College commenced judicial review proceedings alleging unjustified discrimination on the basis of sex under the Bill of Rights Act.
That legal action was eventually settled by mediation, resulting in a Settlement Agreement, but midwives say the Health Ministry has failed to action that agreement, or a subsequent one.
College Chief Executive, Alison Eddy, says today's legal action is a last resort.
