The Council of Trade Unions has today welcomed
the announcement of Helen Clark’s third Cabinet.
“This
Cabinet is a strong signal of the Government’s commitment to
an investment approach to economic and social development,”
said Ross Wilson, CTU President.
“We particularly welcome
the appointment of Ruth Dyson as Minister of Labour,” said
Ross Wilson. “Ruth has demonstrated her ability and
integrity as a politician and we look forward to working
with her in this new role.”
“The CTU conference has
reaffirmed our commitment to investment in skills,
infrastructure, and support for lifting wages alongside
productivity. We will be looking for this commitment from
the new Cabinet also,” said Ross
Wilson.
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi brings together over 350,000 New Zealand union members in 40 affiliated unions. We are the united voice for working people and their families in New Zealand.
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