Nurses pay dispute reaches industrial relations commission

Breakdown

• The pay dispute between NSW nurses and the state government has lasted about two years. 10s
• The government is offering a 9% pay rise over three years; the union wants 35%. 13s
• The case has gone to the Industrial Relations Commission for resolution. 20s
• The union argues nurses are undervalued and wage caps have hurt recruitment and retention. 33s
• The hearing will last six weeks, with a decision expected early next year. 1m 19s