New Zealand labour strikes updates for December 2023
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5 Dec
More than 10k people sign petition to keep FPA’s
After the government’s revelation of its plans to repeal Fair Pay Agreements, over 10,000 Workers have signed the petition to keep FPA’s. Workers believe that Fair Pay Agreements are a means to protect themselves from the increasing cost of living, and to protect the marginalised worker.
8 Dec
RNZ workers’ unions threaten strike: PSA, E tū say staff feel ‘betrayed’ by pay rise offer
RNZ workers are calling for a strike after being offered 5.5% at their last negotiations. RNZ employees are looking for a 7% increase, and feel that the recent funding boost should be spent on wages rather than on new projects and technology. An RNZ spokesperson has said that over the years
11 Dec
Workers at Radio New Zealand warn of industrial action over pay claim
RNZ employees have been offered a pay increase of 5.5%, however they have been pushing for a 7% increase.
The difference between the offer and the requested increase has motivated the union members to initiate industrial action.
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