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Auckland granted backdated pay rise to 800 library workers, boosting incomes amid ongoing equity concerns.
Auckland Council has approved a backdated pay rise for about 800 library workers, effective September 1, delivering thousands in additional annual income.
The Public Service Association welcomed the move as recognition of library workers’ vital roles, though it stressed the increase falls short of full pay equity.
The national government canceled a broader pay equity claim for these workers and amended the Equal Pay Act without consultation.
Most library staff are women in a historically undervalued profession, managing technology and community services amid rising living costs.
The PSA said it will pursue future claims if a fairer legal framework returns and urged other councils to follow Auckland’s example.
This follows similar pay increases in other New Zealand cities.
Auckland otorgó un aumento salarial retroactivo a 800 trabajadores de bibliotecas, aumentando los ingresos en medio de las continuas preocupaciones sobre la equidad.