27 Jul 2023
Cleaners protest for better pay after zero offer from employers
Cleaners employed by several major cleaning companies were picketing in Auckland yesterday, after being offered no boost in recent pay negotiations. The E tu union has been negotiating for commercial cleaners, seeking a pay increase to the Living Wage of $23.65. That's set to go up to $26 an hour from September. They're also seeking other improvements to conditions, such as the provision of first-aid kits. Leonard Powell went along to hear about their fight for fair pay.