Pita Sharples
position on 90 days bill welcomed by CTU Runanga
The
Council of Trade Unions Runanga is welcoming Maori Party
co-leader Pita Sharples' decision to vote against a National
Bill setting up a 90 day period with no rights of appeal
against unfair dismissal.
"We will work constructively
with the other Maori Party MPs who are yet to decide what
action they will be taking on the 90 Days bill," said Syd
Keepa, Convenor of the CTU Runanga.
"Our view is clear -
this proposal will be no good for Maori workers. We agree
that Maori unemployment is still too high but advocate for
an investment approach that builds on Maori potential,
rather than exposing Maori workers to unfair sacking."
"We
welcome the decision Pita Sharples has reached, and the
feedback he had from his constituents in Tamaki Makaurau.
We hope that the two remaining Maori party MPs will join
with Pita in rejecting this Bill also," said Syd
Keepa.
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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