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Migrant Workers Association welcomes NZ First policy shift
Migrant advocacy group says NZ First adopted its policy to end migrant worker employer ties.
In brief
Migrant advocacy group says NZ First adopted its policy to end migrant worker employer ties. Migrant Workers Association says NZ First's policy change allows workers to move from exploitative jobs but warns it won't address party leader Winston Peters' racism. Originally reported by RNZ.
Policy change announced
Migrant Workers Association says NZ First adopted its policy to end migrant worker employer ties.
Policy aims to reduce exploitation
The policy allows workers to move from exploitative jobs by ending ties to single employers.
Concerns about party's racism
Association president Anu Kaloti says NZ First's policy won't address party leader Winston Peters' racist remarks about Indian and Chinese migrants.
Kaloti's call for unionisation
Kaloti suggests mandatory unionisation of migrant workers should be trialled to protect against exploitation.
Businesses need immigration certainty
Immigration adviser Arunima Dhingra says overhauling immigration system every election cycle would harm businesses and migrants.
Peters' policy rationale
Winston Peters says current work visas are used for recruitment, family members, or exploitation of staff.
Policy limitations
Kaloti says NZ First's policy won't reverse voters' unhappiness with Peters' racism and xenophobia.
The key point
Migrant Workers Association says NZ First's policy change allows workers to move from exploitative jobs but warns it won't address party leader Winston Peters' racism.
