Tasmanian paramedics have been granted a pay rise of about $10,000 a year in what their union is describing as a landmark decision.
The decision was part of a review of their award by the Tasmanian Industrial Commission after a request from the Heath and Community Services Union.
The union’s Tim Jacobson says the decision, handed down today, grants a 14 per cent pay increase and recognises the role paramedics play.
“This is one of the most intense work environments that you could work in, the work of paramedics is frenetic,” he said.
“It is varied and obviously operating under extremely difficult circumstances and significant stress.”
The last review of paramedics’ work was 25 years ago and Mr Jacobson says the decision is a” landmark victory” for Tasmanian paramedics.
The base grade salary will increase from $63,000 to $72,000 a year.
Source: ABC