Other retailers challenged to follow Bunnings' lead over living wages

But she said the same could not be said of Bunning's competitors, including some Auckland Mitre 10 stores, and other parts of the retail industry.
“It’s time retail employers who are not paying a living wage took a moment to reflect on the huge profits made in the sector despite the pandemic, and truly consider the people on the shop floor who make that windfall every year for the company.”
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Hundred of retails workers protest in favour of living wage, picketing outside St Lukes' Countdown, in 2019.
Only about a fifth of Bunnings’ staff are unionised, and New Zealand general manager Ben Camire said most permanent staff were on pay bands above the current living wage. Other staff benefits included share options and bonuses.

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