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But Green Party co-leader James Shaw said National’s plan “will further entrench poverty in our communities.”
“National’s disdain for those who do it the strongest is clearer than ever in its petty and shortsighted economic plan,” he said.
“His plan to block minimum wage increases is particularly cruel. We all deserve to be paid fairly for our work and earn enough to live a decent life. Clearly, National disagrees and wants those who have less to still have. less. “
Shaw also said the halt to fair pay agreements is “disturbing to watch.”
“These agreements allow industry leaders to solve the problems facing their industry, in partnership with the people who actually do the work. We need more collaboration like this to overcome future challenges, not less,” he said.
“These agreements allow industry leaders to solve the problems facing their industry, in partnership with the people who actually do the work. We need more collaboration like this to overcome the challenges that lie ahead, not less.”
The Greens said instead that they would advance legislation on fair wage agreements and guarantee annual increases in the minimum wage.
The National Party has been contacted for comment.
Collins said during the policy announcement that National would work with businesses to give them “confidence” in the recovery from COVID-19 to help create more jobs and higher incomes for New Zealanders.
“New Zealand needs a government that not only understands the problems businesses are facing right now, but has the plan and the experience to overcome those problems.”
