CTU Media Release
23 September 2013
CTU welcomes new Spokesperson roles
CTU President Helen Kelly is pleased to welcome Andrew Little to the important Labour Spokesperson role.
Helen Kelly says “Andrew is very well respected and experienced in the issues involved in the Labour portfolio and we
look forward to working with him. Andrew has been a strong advocate for working people and will bring that wealth of
experience and knowledge to the role of Spokesperson for Labour.”
“There are challenges ahead in the Labour portfolio, and significant changes that need to be made. We are looking
forward to Andrew, and the Labour Party, working as highlighted during the Leadership election, to implement employment
law policies that extend collective bargaining and that will see wages lift in New Zealand to levels that are fair and
sustain families in this country. We also need strong support from the opposition to fight the current National Party
changes that undermine bargaining, will drive wages down and make it even harder for workers to get ahead.”
“We also value the strong experience Andrew will bring to the issue of worker Health and Safety including the role of
workers in keeping work safe."
"Workers have high expectations that a Labour led Government will put their interests at the heart of its policy and
they will be pleased to have someone of Andrew’s experience to ensure this"
“We are also pleased that Darien Fenton has been named as Associate Spokesperson for Labour. Darien has been a tireless
advocate for working New Zealanders, and we are pleased that the portfolio will retain her skills and experience in an
Associate role. Darien has been very popular amongst workers and has stood alongside them through thick and thin. Darien
has worked hard representing the interests of workers on Select Committees and has a strong understanding and empathy
with the hardships faced by many working Kiwi’s and we look forward to continuing to work with her.”
“We are also pleased to welcome Carol Beaumont as Spokesperson for Women's Affairs, Spokesperson for Consumer Rights & Standards, and as Associate Spokesperson for Labour. Carol is an ex CTU Officer, and we know she will bring her vast
experience to her new roles.”
ENDS