A union representing civilian staff in the NZ Defence Force says a de facto pay freeze is unlawful and inappropriate, setting the stage for an employment dispute as the military tries to fill a $30 million hole in its budget.
In July, the Defence Force announced it would lay off civilian staff and make other spending cuts to deal with a “largely uncontrollable” budget shortfall sparked by rising costs.
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