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Public Servants Strike Amid Pay Dispute | Auckland News
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Ten thousand public servants are set to strike next week, including key agencies like Social Development and Emergency Management. The government calls it a political stunt, citing recent pay raises, while Prime Minister Luxon urges them back to work or the table. Union leader Fleur Fitzsimons rejects the political label, saying members voted for action because offers don’t match soaring living costs—and demands better proposals backed by ministers. Tensions remain high as negotiations stall.
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