Fishing Decision a Welcome One For Workers - CTU
Tuesday, 10 October 2006, 9:33 am
Press Release: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
CTU MEDIA RELEASE 09 October 2006
Fishing Decision a
Welcome One For Workers - CTU
"Government's decision
today to set minimum standards for foreign workers in the
New Zealand fishing industry will be welcomed by workers in
the fishing industry," CTU president Ross Wilson said
today.
"The CTU has supported the industry and Government
work to set standards to address the low wages and poor
conditions which have been highlighted by a number of high
profile cases of blatant exploitation."
"We acknowledge
the concerns that iwi fishing groups have over the impact
this decision may have on their economic viability," Ross
Wilson said.
"If these concerns are substantiated the CTU
would support discussions to explore possible solutions to
ensure the viable development of these indigenous
enterprises," he said.
"These measures are an important
step towards a sustainable New Zealand fishing
industry."
ENDS
© Scoop Media
Te Kauae Kaimahi
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.
For years, it has been no secret that China wants closer security and trade ties with the small nations of the Pacific region. All part of Beijing’s self-image as a global superpower. To that end this week, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi embarked on an unprecedented 10-day tour of the Pacific, aimed at convincing his Pacific hosts to join a cross-Pacific agreement that would let Beijing provide them with high-level police training and security, shared data co-operation and other joint services ranging from agriculture to tourism...
More>>