Hospital support staff reject new pay offer
The union representing hospital support staff says workers will continue their industrial action unless the State Government offers them an adequate pay increase. abc.net.au |
10 years later, abortion pill not used as often as expected
Some expected mifepristone to be used by health care providers who didn't perform surgical abortions. For the most part, that hasn't happene ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Health care professionals stop work for pay increase
Hundreds of health workers went on strike in regional Queensland today demanding a better pay deal from the State Government. abc.net.au |
Abbott 3Q profit falls on Solvay, Meridia costs
By MARLEY SEAMAN and MATTHEW PERRONE 2010-10-20T21:18:39ZNEW YORK (AP) -- Drug and medical device maker Abbott Laboratories said Wednesday its third-quarter net income dropped 40 percent on costs connected with its purchase of Solvay Pharmaceuticals and its decision to withdraw the diet drug Meridia from the U.S. and Canadian markets.... hosted.ap.org |
Bank chief calls for more action on disability services
Macquarie Bank Chief, Simon McKeon, has called for a dedicated disability services ministry in Victoria. abc.net.au |