$18.40.  A LIVING WAGE

A new report released 14 February 2013 confirms what our members have increasingly been saying. They can't live on the minimum wage and the report provides evidence that workers need at least $18.40 just to get by in New Zealand.

Our union has initiated the Living Wage campaign to unite communities, faith-based groups and unions to campaign for a living wage for all workers.  

 

More info:  www.livingwagenz.org.nz 

Join the living wage movement on facebook

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