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Union fails in hospital parking fight

A union bid to overturn parking charges for staff at some Adelaide metropolitan hospitals has been dismissed by an industrial court.

The Public Service Association made the application, arguing the parking fees were a breach of enterprise agreements for staff at the public hospitals.

The nursing union is warning there is a risk of more industrial unrest over the issue.

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