Spirited Conversations, Wednesday 27 September

Sandy from Stepneyville

Melissa Ansell-Bridges speaking on
"With an election coming up, what’s at stake for working people?"

Secretary of the NZ Council of Trade Unions, Melissa Ansell-Bridges will lead discussion on the key issues for working people in the election, including: Fair Pay Agreements, Income Insurance, better protections for contractors, pay equity and ensuring adequate government in public services such as health and education.

Melissa holds a BA and LLB(Hons) with majors in Politics and Sociology. She has a particular interest in the rights of contractors and has been a member of the Better Protections for Contractors Tripartite Working Group and the Film Industry Working Group. She is also keenly interested in progressing Gender and Ethnic Pay Equity and is a member of the National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women to the Minister for Women.

When? Wednesday 27 September, 7.30-9.30pm.

Where? Café Yaza! Montgomery Square, Nelson,

Yaza opens for dining/drinks at 6pm

Treat yourself and support our partners Yaza Café at the same time. Come early and try their 'Spirited Conversations' menu!

Koha to cover costs – no reservations.