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I find this Labour party’s abandonment of the working class of New Zealand beyond despicable. The continued attack on millenials is especially troubling from a prime minister that has thrown her entire generation under the bus, and continues to turn a blind eye to the systematical racism in New Zealand while making meaningless platitudes claiming to be doing something while catering to big business at the expense of the people of Aotearoa. I certainly plan to never vote for a Labour party with a Neoliberal at the helm again, I apologise for being so foolish as to believe the Ardern Government would be any different from the John Key’s.

To the Government – Honour your Living Wage Promise to your cleaners and security guards

MP Grant Robertson with Living Wage Advocates who are holding a Living Wage banner

 

In 2017, the Government made a Living Wage promise to cleaners and security guards who work in police stations, courts, Work and Income service centres and other government buildings where New Zealanders work and visit.

During the COVID-19 crisis, many of these workers continued their public service, keeping New Zealanders safe, secure and well.
Their vital and essential work was in the spotlight during the COVID-19 response – even receiving personal thanks from the Prime Minister.

Yet these cleaners and security guards are still the lowest paid people in the core public sector, on pay that in no way reflects the value of the job or is enough to live on.

We’re calling on the Government to honour their Living Wage promise. This would transform the lives of hundreds of workers and be real recognition of the valuable role they play in our public service.

Write your message to the Government below, telling them why you think Government cleaners and security guards should be paid the Living Wage.

All messages will be presented to Minister of Finance, Grant Robertson, to show how many people want the Government to honour their Living Wage promise.

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