Glenda Alexander
Nurses union can’t rule out strikes during vaccine rollout
The NZ Nurses Organisation says it will not rule out strike action during the mass Covid-19 vaccine roll-out if it is unable to reach an agreement on satisfactory pay agreements.
The government… Video, Audio
Who's willing to let cricketers get Covid-19 vaccine first?
So as the Black Caps seek priority for their players, we went searching for a citizens' 2nd XI.
That is, 11 people who would happily let the team leapfrog them in the Covid-19 queue.
We sent… Video, Audio
MIQ nurses among the first to receive Covid-19 vaccines
The Covid-19 vaccines will first go to the thousands of New Zealanders working in and around the border, followed by their household contacts such as flatmates and whānau.
The New Zealand Nurses… Audio
MIQ nurses consider strike unless better masks provided
Nurses working in managed isolation and quarantine are considering walking off the job if they cant get better specialised masks to wear when dealing with potentially infectious returnees.
Their… Video, Audio
Nurses consider fifth pay offer from DHBs
It's not yet clear if nurses will agree to the latest pay deal their union has reached with District Health Boards. They have rejected two previous offers the Nurses Organisation recommended they… Audio
South Island neurosurgery rejig model for reorganisations
A senior doctor says there are lessons to be learned from the way neurosurgery services have been reorganised in the South Island for the provision of other health services. Audio
More on today's neurosurgery announcement
Listening to that is Glenda Alexander, she's from the Nurses Organisation and helped run the rallies against moving neurological services away from Dunedin. Audio
More on today's march in Dunedin
Glenda Alexander from the Nurses Organisation is one of the organisers of today's march. Audio
Otago, Southland health boards to start consulting on merger
The Otago and Southland District Health Boards are today begining formal public and staff consultation on whether the two boards should merge. Audio
Efforts to clear elective surgery waiting lists
Health professionals discuss public patients going through private sector to help clear elective surgery waiting lists. Audio
Nurses Respond to Bullying
A new study indicates many junior hospital doctors feel bullied on the job, and some of the major culprits are nurses. Audio
Nurse Shortage in Canterbury
Canterbury is suffering from its worst ever shortage of nurses with the District Health Board trying to fill 200 vacancies. Audio
Norovirus Outbreak In Dunedin And Waikari Hopsitals
Glenda Alexander is the Nurses Organisation National Advisor for DHBs and Campbell Duignan is from the food and services union. Audio
