News and Notices

Industrial action – APEX union psychologists


A strike by APEX union psychologists will begin at 8am Wednesday 31 July and end at 8am on Tuesday 3 September. During the strike period, psychologists who are APEX union members and choose to strike will not carry out any overtime work, either paid or unpaid. Patient safety remains our priority and we are continuing to provide psychology services throughout the strike periods.

What you need to know:

  • A strike by APEX union psychologists will begin 8am Wednesday 31 July and end at 8am on Tuesday 3 September
  • This is not a full withdrawal of labour
  • During the strike period, psychologists who are APEX union members and choose to strike will not carry out any overtime work, either paid or unpaid
  • If you are a patient, please come to your scheduled appointment unless we have contacted you directly to say your appointment is being rescheduled. If you need our care, we are here.
  • Nelson Marlborough Health respects our psychologists’ right to strike and know the decision whether to strike or whether to work is a very difficult decision to make.