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Zero percent won’t pay the rent - by Keith Locke
The election of a National-led Government has sparked newfound employer militancy, and public sector employers are among the most militant. But unions are fighting back on behalf of low paid public service employees. On Friday 27th they have organised nationwide lunchtime (12.30pm – 1.30pm) rallies to protest against the public sector wage freeze and call for a fair deal for low paid workers. read moreNovember 23, 2009 5:07 pm - 23 Comments
