A contracting company turned down an offer from Victoria University of Wellington to top up its cleaners' wages during the lockdown. Yvette Taylor, E tū organiser, said many contracted cleaners earned just above minimum wage anyway, and supporting their families while paying bills was already very hard. ROBERT KITCHIN/STUFF Victoria University of Wellington made the right decision in offering to top up its contracted cleaners' wages, the union who represents the cleaners says. A Victoria University of Wellington spokeswoman confirmed it offered OCS Limited a financial contribution towards the wages of cleaners. SUPPLIED An offer was made to top up contracted cleaners' wages at Victoria University of Wellington, but it was allegedly turned down.

Source: Stuff April 29, 2020 05:37 UTC