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Chantalle Smith @chaneyz85.bsky.social · 1h

This is fantastic!

The E Tū Fb post did a shout out to one of the cleaners at my work, Mareta, for speaking up on the need for them to be paid the living wage.

Mareta does essential work. If she didn’t do her job properly, the collections would be at risk of damage.

She does amazing work ❤️

Craig Renney @clrenney.bsky.social · 3h

#nzpol

GOOD NEWS ALERT 🚨

Today the government relented to pressure from the @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social and retained the requirement for contracted workers to be paid at least the Living Wage rate in Government Contracts. Around 5,000 workers will likely benefit from this decision

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Jjengar @jjengar.bsky.social · 1h

Yes, excellent news 👏

Craig Renney @clrenney.bsky.social · 3h

#nzpol

GOOD NEWS ALERT 🚨

Today the government relented to pressure from the @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social and retained the requirement for contracted workers to be paid at least the Living Wage rate in Government Contracts. Around 5,000 workers will likely benefit from this decision

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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 1h

Through pure people power - with workers, faith, and community uniting - the Govt has decided to keep the Living Wage in its procurement guidelines for contracted cleaners, catering workers, and security guards.

Special mention to the many workers who stood up and organised for this win. #NZpol

LIVING WAGE SAVED
For workers employed by contractors in the core public service

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Auckland Women's Centre @akwomenscentre.bsky.social · 2h

This is excellent news! Great work @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social

Craig Renney @clrenney.bsky.social · 3h

#nzpol

GOOD NEWS ALERT 🚨

Today the government relented to pressure from the @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social and retained the requirement for contracted workers to be paid at least the Living Wage rate in Government Contracts. Around 5,000 workers will likely benefit from this decision

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Craig Renney @clrenney.bsky.social · 3h

The decision is a demonstration of the organising power of trade unions, charities, NGO's and the wider Living Wage movement. We should celebrate their victory and the lasting good it will achieve for thousands of households in New Zealand.

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Craig Renney @clrenney.bsky.social · 3h

It’s clear that someone around the Cabinet Table could see that cutting the wages of some of the lowest paid workers in the country is not a way to build a more prosperous economy, and we should thank them. More of their voice is needed to prevent other harmful reform.

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Craig Renney @clrenney.bsky.social · 3h

Removing the Living Wage protection in government contracts would likely cost the government additional money in higher welfare payments and other costs. The only beneficiaries of the proposal are the companies that would have been able to slash wages by up to $11,336 a year.

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Craig Renney @clrenney.bsky.social · 3h

The living wage is set at a level that allows New Zealanders to live a decent life. Decent work and decent wages should be the hallmark of employment in New Zealand. The previous government recognised this by adding it to the guidelines in 2021 procurement.govt.nz/assets/procu...

procurement.govt.nz

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Craig Renney @clrenney.bsky.social · 3h

#nzpol

GOOD NEWS ALERT 🚨

Today the government relented to pressure from the @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social and retained the requirement for contracted workers to be paid at least the Living Wage rate in Government Contracts. Around 5,000 workers will likely benefit from this decision

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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 2d

The Living Wage is an hourly rate. Set apart from the minimum wage, it’s worker and whānau focused.

Paying the Living Wage is voluntary. Employers who pay the Living Wage want to make sure their workers get enough money to live with dignity. #nzpol

#ShopLocal
#ShopLivingWage
#ForAFairerAotearoa

Living Wage Employers in New Zealand

New Zealand employers who pay the living wage. Fair pay employers in New Zealand

www.livingwage.org.nz

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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 2d

The Living Wage is an hourly rate. Set apart from the minimum wage, it’s worker and whānau focused.

Paying the Living Wage is voluntary. Employers who pay the Living Wage want to make sure their workers get enough money to live with dignity. #nzpol

#ShopLocal
#ShopLivingWage
#ForAFairerAotearoa

Living Wage Employers in New Zealand

New Zealand employers who pay the living wage. Fair pay employers in New Zealand

www.livingwage.org.nz

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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 5d

The Living Wage rate 2025-26
is $28.95. It came into effect on 1st September 2025 and runs to 31st August 2026.

#GoodForWorkers
#GoodForBusiness
#GoodForSociety

You can find the data and information that underpins the Living Wage rate here: www.livingwage.org.nz/lw25

Below a blue bordered photo of Living Wage Employers at the Trusts Stadium, white text reads:
The Living Wage rate 2025-26
is $28.95

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CCPA — Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives @policyalternatives.ca · 5d

Manitoba’s increase to $16.00 per hour and Saskatchewan’s to $15.35 per hour are still far from living wage benchmarks, which @policyalternatives.ca calculate range from $18-$22 per hour in urban areas of these provinces. #canlab www.mbcradio.com/2025/10/sask...

Saskatchewan's Minimum Wage Still Not a Living Wage - MBC Radio

By: Carol Baldwin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter On October 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Saskatchewan increased to $15.35 per hour. “By raising the minimum wage, we are continuing to support wo...

www.mbcradio.com

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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 5d

The Living Wage rate 2025-26
is $28.95. It came into effect on 1st September 2025 and runs to 31st August 2026.

#GoodForWorkers
#GoodForBusiness
#GoodForSociety

You can find the data and information that underpins the Living Wage rate here: www.livingwage.org.nz/lw25

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Living Wage Employer New Zealand @lwemployernz.bsky.social · 6d

“At Clean for Good, we became an Accredited Living Wage Employer because fair pay is the foundation of quality and dignity. We clean homes, but we are really caring for people. Paying the Living Wage gives our team secure full time work, training, and a real pathway to grow” #kikorangi
#LivingWage

Clean for Good Premium Eco-Friendly Home Cleaning in Auckland.

We provide premium, recurring residential cleaning services with a commitment to sustainability, integrity, and exceptional results.

cleanforgood.co.nz

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CCPA — Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives @policyalternatives.ca · 6d

"The living wage in Nova Scotia this year, according to @ccpanovascotia.bsky.social, is $27.60." In comparison, the newly increased minimum wage is much lower at $16.50. #canlab www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/...

Affordability struggle: 46,000 Nova Scotians being left out of heat rebate program

Affordability issues, including food prices, minimum wage, are the talk of the day at Province House

www.saltwire.com

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Living Wage Employer New Zealand @lwemployernz.bsky.social · 7d

"Paying the Living Wage gives our team secure full time work, training, and a real pathway to grow.
We do not lock clients into contracts; they stay because they value our consistent care and results.
For us, it means happier teams, lower turnover, and service that clients notice" - Clean For Good

Clean for Good Premium Eco-Friendly Home Cleaning in Auckland.

We provide premium, recurring residential cleaning services with a commitment to sustainability, integrity, and exceptional results.

cleanforgood.co.nz

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Living Wage Employer New Zealand @lwemployernz.bsky.social · 7d

“Paying the Living Wage on payroll means our cleaners can plan ahead, save, join KiwiSaver, take holidays with their families, and have paid sick days and maternity leave. They do not need to rely on government support. We are a force for change, and we want to inspire other SMEs to join….”

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Living Wage Employer New Zealand @lwemployernz.bsky.social · 7d

Shout out to Living Wage Employer @cleanforgoodnz 🎉❤👏🏾

👉🏾 For more information about becoming an accredited Living Wage Employer, contact our team at [email protected]

👉🏾 To find out more about Clean for Good and the services they offer, head to cleanforgood.co.nz

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"Paying the Living Wage gives our team secure full time work, training, and a real pathway to grow.
We do not lock clients into contracts; they stay because they value our consistent care and results.
For us, it means happier teams, lower turnover, and service that clients notice".

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Public Service Association @nzpsa.bsky.social · 7d

BREAKING NEWS: More than 11,500 Allied Health workers will strike for 24 hours on Thursday 23 October for safe staffing levels and better pay and conditions.

The image is a dark-orange photo of a blurred scene from a PSA rally. The text reads: 'Breaking news'. '11,500 Allied health workers to strike 24 hours on Thursday October 23'. PSA logos are in the bottom corners.

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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora @healthnz.govt.nz · 7d

Measles cases in NZ. Symptoms → fever, cough, sore eyes, rash.
📍 Locations: Northland, Queenstown, Cromwell → spr.ly/63329A977F
📞 Feeling unwell? Stay home & call Healthline 0800 611 116.

Blue tile with text that reads: Measles is here. Locations of interest and advice on staying safe.

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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 7d

The Living Wage is an hourly rate. Set apart from the minimum wage, it’s worker and whānau focused.

Paying the Living Wage rate is voluntary. Employers who pay the Living Wage want to make sure their workers get enough money to live with dignity. #nzpol

www.livingwage.org.nz/accredited_e...

On a large billboard outside St Matthew in the City text above photo reads Poverty Over It.
Below the photos text reads: JUST PAY THE LIVING WAGE

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Public Service Association @nzpsa.bsky.social · 13d

To live a dignified, full life in Aotearoa, a person needs to be paid at least $28.95 an hour. In this local election, your vote can support the living wage in local government.
Visit psa.org.nz/local2025 to find out more about the living wage in local government, and which candidates support it.

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Living Wage Movement Aotearoa New Zealand @livingwageaotearoa.bsky.social · 7d

The Living Wage is an hourly rate. Set apart from the minimum wage, it’s worker and whānau focused.

Paying the Living Wage rate is voluntary. Employers who pay the Living Wage want to make sure their workers get enough money to live with dignity. #nzpol

www.livingwage.org.nz/accredited_e...

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Musical Chairs @musicalchairs.bsky.social · 10d

4. Ghouls have been wailing, wrongly, about this *forever* - see the excerpt from a UK Parliament debate in 1939 below. Sound familiar?
5. The unpaid work that older people do for their families, each other, and their communities has massive value. We should feel good about their UBI! [4/n]

Excerpt from UK Parliamentary speech records - 1939:
It is hardly necessary to point out to your Lordships how grave would be the effect upon revenue if the number of producers and taxpayers were seriously reduced and the effect upon our national finances owing to the burden of pensions for an older population; and the heavy charge of debt which we are handing on to posterity could hardly be borne by a greatly diminished population. Obvious also is the strategic aspect. The manpower of a nation is an essential element in preserving its position in the world. Germany already has a population of 80,000,000, and in the last six years her population, by the excess of births over deaths, increased by 3,250,000 or 4 per cent. Russia is increasing her numbers by 2,000,000 every year, and Japan is in- Toggle showing location ofColumn 606creasing her population by 1,000,000 every year. We have to consider also the duties of this country from the point of view of the population of the Dominions and the Empire at large. It was the overflow from this country which created the American Colonies, now the United States, helped to create Canada, created Australia and New Zealand, and has largely, of course, established our Colonies and contributed to the growth of South Africa.

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