# Council of Trade Unions Support Greens' Training Wage Plan

> Unions back Greens' plan to scrap training wage but demand more investment in apprenticeships.
- Title: Council of Trade Unions Support Greens' Training Wage Plan
- Summary: Unions back Greens' plan to scrap training wage but demand more investment in apprenticeships. NZ Council of Trade Unions supports Greens' proposal to…
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- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1985963/council-of-trade-unions-applauds-greens-plan-to-scrap-training-wage-but-want-more
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-18T01:30:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nz council of trade unions, green party, training wage, apprenticeships, minimum wage, seattle, politics, news
## Unions support Greens' training wage plan
NZ Council of Trade Unions applauds Greens' plan to scrap training wage but want more investment in apprenticeships.
## Current training wage rates
The training and starting minimum wage is $19.16, whereas the adult minimum wage is $23.95.
## Sandra Grey's call for support
Sandra Grey says unions need ongoing support, mentoring and guidance for apprentices to navigate learning and work.
## Key takeaway

NZ Council of Trade Unions supports Greens' proposal to eliminate training wage but calls for increased support and mentoring for apprentices.