Wednesday, 5 May 2021, 1:45 pm
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists Toi Mata
Hauora says the Government’s ongoing public sector pay
restraint is a kick in the teeth to senior doctors and
dentists who keep core health services going and have kept
New Zealanders safe and cared for during the Covid-19
pandemic.
In a press release on the Government’s
Workforce Policy Statement, Public Service Minister Chris
Hipkins has ruled out pay increases for those earning over
$100,000 for the next three years.
ASMS Executive
Director Sarah Dalton says senior doctors and dentists will
find it galling as it sends a harsh message to health