Minister of Handmaids Brooke Van Velden has gone too far even for ACT

Attorney-General Judith Collins speaks with Minister Brooke van Velden after ERA comments

While Collins has refused to comment, van Velden confirmed to the Herald she and Collins had “briefly discussed” how they both agreed an independent Employment Relations Authority (ERA) was important.

The Public Service Association, which is strongly critical of van Velden’s comments, has complained to Collins and the Solicitor-General, and is now writing to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, seeking a meeting and for Luxon to condemn the comments.

On August 21, van Velden announced four new appointments to the ERA, welcoming a “better balance” of public and private experience among members.

Before the announcement, van Velden told BusinessDesk she was concerned too many ERA members had solely public sector experience.

The Minister for Handmaidens, Brooke Van Velden, has gone too far even for ACT by attempting to actively undermining the ERA, the NZCTU have called for her sacking…

…the damage ACT have caused workers by attacking their rights and dismantling them has been some of the most ideologically extreme since the destruction of Universal Union membership.

She has zero interest in being a fair or balanced Minister and is only interested in expanding the rights and powers of the bosses.

How bitter must you be against Jacinda to think this extreme attack on workers is justified?

Take a long hard look in the mirror Kiwi.

 

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