New Zealand First is dismayed that the Government is refusing to increase the pay of thousands of residential aged care staff.
Aged Care
18
Oct
18 October 2012
Providing adequate funding for elderly rest home services has the National Government doing its own version of the David Campese Goosestep to try and avoid the issue.
Tagged: Senior Citizens, Aged Care
3
Oct
03 October 2012
NZ Insititute of Chartered Accounts Conference Centre. Level 7, Tower Building, 50 Customhouse Quay
Barbara will be attending the Caring Counts Summit. On the agenda will be to progress the recommendations in the Caring Counts report by the Human Rights Commission.
With Barbara Stewart
26
Sep
26 September 2012
New Zealand First is demanding the Government does more than carry out random audits and monitoring to ensure elderly rest home residents are cared for properly.
With Barbara Stewart
12
Jun
12 June 2012
New Zealand First is pleased Oceania rest home workers have won a 3.22 per cent wage rise so they are paid in line with those working for other aged care providers.
With Barbara Stewart
29
May
29 May 2012
New Zealand First says the Government has ignored the plight of aged care workers who provide a wonderful service while battling and scrimping to survive on the minimum wage.
With Barbara Stewart
25
May
25 May 2012
New Zealand First has accused the Government of a sneak attack on senior citizens by not specifically mentioning in the Budget significant changes to Aged Care.
With Barbara Stewart
25
May
25 May 2012
New Zealand First says New Zealanders cannot afford to get old and sick after the Government failed to include new funding for Aged Care.
With Barbara Stewart
Tagged: Aged Care, Senior Citizens
9
May
09 May 2012
New Zealand First says National is to blame for the low wages and pay inequalities in the residential aged-care sector.
9
May
09 May 2012
New Zealand First says National is to blame for the low wages and pay inequalities in the residential aged-care sector.