The
CTU wants to acknowledge the brilliant work, on behalf of
New Zealand workers, of Greens leader Russel Norman
today.
“Russel has ensured the Green Party are an
active supporter of the rights of workers and are vocal on
all the issues that are important to them. He led a
vigorous fight for the Greens in Parliament against the most
recent attack on collective bargaining and breaks and has a
deep understanding of the link between social, economic and
environmental issues and worker wellbeing,” CTU President,
Helen Kelly, says.
“Russel has been very strong on
the need for decent jobs and was a leader in the inquiry
into the future of manufacturing in New Zealand,” Kelly
says.
“Many New Zealand union members have met
Russel through his participation in their campaigns and
disputes and he is highly regarded. We want to thank Russel
for his support and advocacy over the last nine years,”
Kelly says.
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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