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Kiwi Party agrees with call for improved wages
Kiwi Party agrees with Union call for improved wages.
The
Kiwi Party
Press Release
June 20, 2008
The Leader
of the Kiwi Party, Larry Baldock is in agreement with the
Service and Food Workers Union Assistant Secretary Neville
Donaldson’s call for better wage and working conditions
for all New Zealanders.
“For this reason the Kiwi
Party backs a policy which would raise the minimum wage to
$15.00 an hour.” The party leader said.
Mr
Baldock’s suggestion to Government would be to offer a tax
credit to employers which will offset the extra cost,
thereby making the policy fiscally neutral to business.
The increased wage will then be inflation
adjusted.
“Over time this policy change will
cause a flow on effect on all incomes which will help reduce
the wage differences between New Zealand and Australia.”
He said.
“Another advantage of a higher minimum
wage is that it protects the migrant or unskilled worker
from abuse and will encourage those on benefits to seek
employment.
“The Kiwi Party’s policy is to
uphold New Zealand’s tradition of all workers rights. We
want to see the people of this nation being paid a fair
wage. This is a huge step towards creating a stable living
environment for all Kiwis” He
said.
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