During the negotiations, union members have been undertaking “stage one protected industrial action”, where they can campaign and wear union insignia, but no strikes have been planned.
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Health minister Tim Nicholls put out his own statement on Friday night.
“In addition to this nation-leading offer, the Crisafulli government’s budget is delivering a record investment in Queensland’s health system,” it said in part.
“We remain at the table and steadfast in our commitment to deliver a nation-leading pay deal for nurses and midwives in recognition of their important contribution to our state’s health system.”
On Friday, Department of Education director-general Sharon Schimming, released a revised offer for teachers in their sector’s wage negotiations.
It did not increase the 8 per cent wage increase over three years previously proposed, but added a handful of additional measures including a lump sum payment for new teachers and an additional pupil-free day.
A representative for the Queensland Teachers’ Union said it wasn’t being considered.
“We’re optimistic a deal can be reached, but that pay offer is being rejected,” they said.
“We’re operating in good faith.”
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