The Green Party welcome Labour’s commitment to extend the living wage to Government contractors, but will push for Fair Pay Agreements across industries in the next Government so more New Zealanders can earn a dignified income.

The Green Party is calling for paid sick leave to increase from five to ten days, to ensure people can stay home when unwell to keep all of us safe.

Good working conditions help support good lives, but for decades, working people in Aotearoa have not received their fair share of productivity gains. At the same time, work has become more precarious, with short-term contracts instead of stable employment. This makes it harder for people to care for themselves and their families. The Green Party has supported the Government to end National’s roll-back of workplace rights, including restoring the right to a meal break and ending most 90-day trial periods....

Green Party MPs will be signing up to a Parliamentary Code of Conduct, following its release from the Speaker of the House Trevor Mallard.

New Zealanders working in female-dominated professions will have a clearer pathway for pay equity with the passing of the Equal Pay Amendment Bill at 11:59pm this evening, say Minister for Workplace Relations, Andrew Little, and Minister for Women, Julie Anne Genter.

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed just how much we rely on our essential workers. The Green Party are proposing a package that ensures they are paid a dignified wage so they do not live in poverty.

Click here for our 2020 Election Priorities for Workplace Rights Decent pay, stable jobs, and safe working conditions are hallmarks of a fair society. The state sector should lead the way modelling good employment practices. Wages should be higher and not differentiated based on gender, age, or ethnicity Employers should be required to audit and report their gender pay gaps. The Equal Pay Act should recognise equal pay for work of equal value. All working people should have a legislated...

The Green Party is pleased to see progress on Fair Pay Agreements, a crucial step towards greater fairness at work for everyone, with Minister Iain Lees-Galloway announcing consultation on a discussion document today. “Fair Pay Agreements are a crucial tool to provide greater fairness at work for everyone,” says Jan Logie, Green Party Workplace Relations spokesperson. “As we move to a zero carbon economy, we need businesses to be focused on innovation rather than driving down wages and conditions to...

The Green Party is disappointed with the outcome of a review into MP pay that is likely to still increase politicians’ pay beyond the wages of other working New Zealanders.    “The plan is to revert to an older system for setting MP pay through the Remuneration Authority”, Green Party Co-leader James Shaw said today. “While this should prevent the sort of sharp increases in MP payments we’ve seen recently, it’s still not good enough. “It’s disappointing when we could...

From today, every person affected by domestic violence will be able to get the help they need and keep themselves safe without worrying about losing their jobs. The Domestic Violence Victims’ Protection Act, which began as a member’s bill sponsored by Green MP Jan Logie, came into effect today. It provides up to ten days’ paid leave for people affected by domestic violence and access to flexible working arrangements. “This is a win for everyone – workers, employers, and our...