Historic pay rise for French health care workers

Nurses in France are set to receive a pay rise worth €8 billion (AU$13 billion).

The French government agreed to the historic new rate that will see the pay for nurses, non-medical staff and care workers rise by around $298 a month on average.

Doctors in the public sector will also receive a benefit.

“This is first of all recognition of those who have been on the front line in the fight against this epidemic,” new French Prime Minister Jean Castex said as the new deal was signed.

“It's also a way of catching up the delay for each and every one – including perhaps myself – has their share of responsibility.”