New Zealand’s unions are up in arms over the major cuts to the public sector.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told reporters that if the PSA and Council of Trade Unions actually cared about low and middle income workers, they’d support the Government’s planned tax cuts.

PSA National Secretary Dunane Leo said they’re standing firm in defending their jobs, claiming services are being sacrificed for tax cuts.

E Tu Negotiator Michael Wood joined Kerre Woodham to dig into the situation and discuss the relevance unions have today.

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New Zealand’s unions are up in arms over the major cuts to the public sector. 
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told reporters that if the PSA and Council of Trade Unions actually cared about low and middle income workers, they’d support the Government’s planned tax cuts. 
PSA National Secretary Dunane Leo said they’re standing firm in defending their jobs, claiming services are being sacrificed for tax cuts. 
E Tu Negotiator Michael Wood joined Kerre Woodham to dig into the situation and discuss the relevance unions have today. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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