Minister for Women Julie Anne Genter
welcomes 3,800 mental health and support workers being
included in a pay equity settlement announced today.
“Paying women fairly is important and I am delighted
with today’s announcement,” says Ms Genter.
“Women’s hard work has consistently been
undervalued, but this Government is committed to changing
that.
“A woman shouldn’t be paid less just
because she is working in a female dominated industry.
“As Minister for Women I am committed to addressing
pay equity for New Zealand women and ensuring women’s
needs are better represented.
“Today is part of a
long journey of women being acknowledged and valued for all
the work that they do.
“This announced settlement
today is much needed for a sector that has been in dire
straits and struggling to retain staff.
“I know
Kristine Bartlett will be thrilled that the hard work that
she and her union put in will be helping even more people in
another female dominated industry.
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