Little unaware heath workers are going on strike!

Newshub reports:

Health Minister Andrew Little was blindsided by the news 10,000 healthcare workers will go on strike. 

Those going on strike include contact tracers and lab workers who carry out COVID-19 testing, saying they’ve had enough of being disrespected by their employers.

There’ll be two 24-hour strikes on March 4 and 18 – when the Omicron outbreak could be at its peak.

“If we go on strike, COVID testing will be delayed. We need to be listened to by the Government and we need to be appreciated for all the work that we do,” says laboratory technician Sue.

But Little was blindsided when asked about it on Thursday.

“I’m not familiar with exactly what you’re talking about so I’m reluctant to comment on that,” he says.

“You’ve ambushed me, I’m sorry, you’ve ambushed me and I’m not familiar with that.”

How can a Minister not be aware 10,000 of his staff are going on strike?