The CTU President has drawn attention to the importance
of essential workers on Labour Day.
CTU President
Richard Wagstaff says "Labour Day is a time to reflect on
the efforts of all working people. In 2020, more than ever,
we can all see how critical the work of essential workers
has been in keeping us safe from the
pandemic".
"Essential workers have ensured our
essential needs are met, whether by supermarket workers,
health workers, transport workers, public servants or
security guards. They’ve kept going throughout the
different levels of the pandemic and done us all so
proud."
"We owe essential workers a debt of gratitude
and, with the election of a labour led government, I expect
we can better demonstrate the true value of these working
people with the introduction of Fair Pay Agreements. We also
recognise that there are still many working people on the
border and in our health system fighting COVID and keeping
up this valuable work so that we can all be safe," Wagstaff
said.
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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