Thousands of hospital workers across Queensland will walk off the job for at least two hours today as part of an ongoing wages dispute with the State Government.
Admin and clinical staff from at least ten major facilities including the Royal Brisbane and Womens' Hospitals and Princess Alexandra and Prince Charles will take part in the stoppage.
Queensland Public Sector Union spokesman Alex Scott says they have been forced into taking the drastic step.
"We are a minute from midnight in terms of a significant crisis because the Government is refusing to listen," he said.
Mr Scott says emergency cases will still be seen and some staff will remain at work.
The Premier Anna Bligh has warned public servants will be taken to the Industrial Commission if the strike is too disruptive.
"I don't expect we'll see any significant disruptions to services," Ms Bligh said.
The stoppage is due to begin at 11:30am AEST with workers to attend rallies around the state.
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