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Spirited Conversations, Wednesday 27 September
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.
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