3 Aug 2021

Wellington Ambulance paramedics plan industrial action

5:49 pm on 3 August 2021

Wellington Free Ambulance is facing industrial action by their paramedics.

Wellington Free Ambulance vehicle attended the scene of the incident.

Paramedics are planning emergency action. Photo: Photo / Supplied

Starting from next Friday, staff will stop logging their arrival to emergency scenes.

The Amalgamated Workers Union said its members are frustrated with significant changes to rosters, which they believe won't fix issues of fatigue.

Members have rejected two offers since their collective employment agreement expired in July.

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