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Hot Topic Hawke’s Bay
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Treasury reservations about fair pay agreements dismissed by government

Michael Wood says fair pay agreements are about making sure low-paid workers get a fair go.

Brent Edwards Fri, 07 May 2021

The government will introduce fair pay legislation this year and expects it to become law in 2022.

Under the legislation, the Council of Trade Unions will be the peak body for workers and Business New Zealand will play the same role for employers. Only unions will be able to initiate fair pay

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Brent Edwards Fri, 07 May 2021
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