Why was nothing done during the long years of the Labour Government?
It's a bit tough to blame Ryall who has his sights firmly fixed on better medical services when Helen Clark etc had loads of time and ideology to move on pay equity.
It seems such a tired issue now in any case. Most of us are lucky to have jobs rather than wanting to whack away at our employers for more money.

The special ed lobby has won some substantial victories but, as in all public services, there has to be a balance and also fairness for all kids. As a nation we also have to decide the best use of limited resources and dollars and that always means some groups are going to grumble.