Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Working people deserve an apology from Bill English
Working people deserve an apology from Bill English
The Council of Trade Unions says that Deputy Leader of the National Party, Bill English needs to apologise to working people after his reprehensible comments made about working people being useless.
The comments were made by the Deputy Leader at a meeting with Federated Farmers which Labour MP Iain Lees-Galloway was also attending.
“Working people are the lifeblood of our country. English’s comments are clearly ridiculous and he should apologise. It was a foolish thing to say and shows a lack of understanding about working people and their lives by the Deputy Leader,
“His comments encourage farmers to have poor attitudes and relationships with farm workers,
“Kiwi workers are internationally renowned for their hard work and dedication. We deserve respect. We deserve an apology,” Wagstaff said.
ENDS
New Zealand Council of Trade Unions
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.
Gordon Campbell: On Miserly School Lunches, And The Banning Of TikTok’s Gaza Coverage
Government: New Zealand Supports UN Palestine Resolution
Green Party: Greens Welcome Cross-party Approach To Climate Adaptation
Government: Climate Change – Mitigating The Risks And Costs
Greenpeace: Protest March Against Fast-track Bill Announced For Auckland
Wellington Office of the Mayor: Mayor Responds To Housing Minister’s District Plan Decision
Stats NZ: Have Your Say On Modernising The Census
