The
National Party fears the Labour Government’s looking at
breaking a pre-election promise over a private members bill
advocating four weeks paid annual leave.
“The Prime
Minister is showing contempt for the business community,”
says National Industrial Relations spokesman Roger
Sowry.
The Holidays (Four Weeks Annual Leave) Amendment
Bill has been drawn from the ballot today.
“Before the
election, Employment Minister Steve Maharey stated
categorically to Business New Zealand’s pre-election
conference that the Government would not introduce four
weeks’ annual leave in this term.
“Now it appears to be
going back on its word - and allowing a Government Minister
to put just such legislation forward.
“I’m calling on the
Labour Government to honour its word and vote against this
bill when it comes to the house,” says Mr Sowry.
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