Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Licence needed for work use Learn More
Parliament

Gordon Campbell | Parliament TV | Parliament Today | Video | Questions Of the Day | Search

 

Auckland job cut announcement shabby says Labour

Auckland job cut announcement shabby says Labour


Labour's Auckland Issues spokesperson Phil Twyford says the Government's Auckland Transition Agency has treated Council staff shabbily by announcing hundreds of job losses in the media before notifying staff personally."

"This is an appalling way to treat loyal and long-serving staff. The ATA could very easily have notified staff in writing before announcing the job losses in the media. But the savings headline seem to matter more to them than treating people with dignity and respect.

Six hundred and fifty Council staff woke this morning to hear on the radio they've been made redundant, several days ahead of termination letters being sent out.

"When you add the loss of other short term contracts they are talking about over 1200 jobs cut in a tough economic climate and job market. Several thousand Auckland families will feel the pinch as will the Auckland economy at the checkout.”

ends

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Regional Headlines

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 
 

Featured News Channels


 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.