Dr Deborah Powell: APEX National Secretary ahead of the planned strikes set to impact patient tests
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB
March 6, 20253m 31s
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Medical lab scientists and technicians across the country are set to go on strike in the coming days.
Rolling strikes will take place across Pauanui, Pathlab and various med labs - beginning on the 22nd of March.
The union has revealed 123,000 fewer patient tests will take place as a result of the strike action.
APEX National Secretary Dr Deborah Powell says important tests will still be carried out - but the results will be delayed.
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healthhealthcareindustrial actionAPEX