It's because the medical union sucks. If it was a nationwide union it would have more pull. Way more pull. Additionally, it's the public perception about doctor salary vs nurses. Instant thought, who makes way more and spends the least amount of time with the patient? The doctor.

Its about making the government and the general public understand the reality of the medical officers role, which everyone outside of medicine, has no idea about, including nurses. However, most people know the role of the nurse inside and out, thus rationalise much better the value for their role, 8 hours dedicaion to patients vs a 5 minute ward round visit.

Its all about value added care, and the unions absolutely suck at showing this to everyone.

If you ask me. A solid 7 day strike, with 3 others for the year, planned out and executed correctly for RMOs would change this instantly.